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BME National Chair Barrington Billings reflects on a Social Housing Summit fringe session that challenged housing leaders to turn insight and good intentions into visible, accountable action. Barrington Billings, Chair of BME National and Director of Operations at Tuntum Housing, has called on housing leaders to make inclusion visible through the everyday decisions that shape workplaces, careers and resident outcomes. His comments follow the Inclusive Leadership fringe sessio

Manningham Housing Association (MHA) marked 40 years of providing affordable homes for individuals and families in Bradford district with a celebratory event at city centre venue Bradford Live. The packed audience enjoyed performances by Dixons Manningham Academy Choir, a traditional Baul music ensemble and the energetic cultural group Punjab Roots, alongside an awards ceremony and the cutting of a stunning anniversary cake. Welcoming guests - including Deputy Lieutenant

6 September 2026 BME National has called on the housing sector to adopt a clear, values-led approach to political engagement following debate around the decision to invite a senior Reform UK representative to speak at the Housing Community Summit starting tomorrow in Liverpool. The summit is a joint event hosted by the National Housing Federation (NHF) and the Chartered Institute of Housing. BME National recognises the importance of engaging with all political parties that ma

This summer, Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has brought residents, colleagues, partners and community organisations together through a programme of events across Bradford and Keighley. From its annual Summer Mela to neighbourhood cohesion days, the events have created opportunities for residents to meet neighbours, enjoy activities and connect with local organisations. At the Summer Mela at Manningham Sports Centre, families enjoyed music, food, games, face painting, he