Charlotte Norman
Chief Executive, MSV HousingCharlie has worked in the social housing sector for over 30 years, across the North West and in Vancouver, Canada, with a background in community and co-operative development, neighbourhood management and regeneration.
Charlie is honoured to be CEO of Mosscare St Vincent’s, having worked for the organisation for over 20 years and to helping create more homes people can afford with more opportunities and life chances for all. Charlie is also Chair of the Northern Housing Consortium, a trustee of Mustard Tree Charity, and Chair of the Greater Manchester Housing Providers Group.
Working with a wide range of colleagues, partners and stakeholders, Charlie is a passionate campaigner for social justice and tackling inequality.
Charlie is also a firm believer in building a great work environment where people can flourish with a focus on flexibility, agility and creativity.
My Speaker Sessions
Thursday 05 December 2024
Navigating temporary accommodation challenges: Strategies for unlocking land and accelerating development
Temporary accommodation has become a significant financial burden for local authorities in the UK, driven by a complex interplay of factors. The dramatic increase in homelessness, rising rents, frequent evictions, and a persistent lack of affordable housing have all contributed to this crisis. The long-term challenge to build sufficient social housing forces more individuals and families into temporary accommodation, which is often more expensive and less suitable for long-term living. Additionally, the Right to Buy scheme has depleted the stock of affordable housing without adequate replacement.
The exit of private landlords from the market, due to regulatory and tax changes, has further strained the temporary accommodation system. Local authorities are grappling with the excessive costs of temporary solutions such as hotels and private rentals, compounded by significant cuts in central government funding. Managing temporary accommodation also involves considerable administrative costs and policy challenges, including the freeze on housing benefits and delays in banning ‘no-fault’ evictions.
The 2024 budget emphasised land use reform and incentives for brownfield site development. However, hidden costs and planning constraints often delay progress. This panel will explore how local authorities, partners and communities can collaborate to unlock land and accelerate the development of affordable housing.
