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The Greater Manchester Combined Authority Theatre will highlight Greater Manchester’s mission to deliver a Healthy Home for All, drawing together its work on Housing First, its UK‑first Good Landlord Charter and property check scheme, and its ambitious plans to build tens of thousands of new, high‑quality, affordable and energy‑efficient homes across the city region. Housing First is part of the GMCA’s pioneering approach to delivering public services and tackling the problems that are hampering wellbeing and economic growth. It is based on the philosophy that good health, good education, and good jobs cannot come without a good, permanent home. It will tackle the roots of the housing crisis by increasing housing supply, improving housing standards, and supporting residents. With a keynote session in conversation with Mayor Andy Burnham, the day will explore how Greater Manchester is tackling poverty and inequality and how it is planning and delivering the right mix of homes to meet the needs of a growing and ageing population. As the trailblazer for English devolution, Greater Manchester will also showcase what a mature devolved system can achieve in practice, offering models, insights and advice to support areas at earlier stages of their devolution journey. Reflecting the GMCA’s track record of collaboration across its ten councils and wider system partners, the theatre will offer insight into how the city region is reshaping services, strengthening neighbourhoods and embedding a holistic approach that sees a safe, healthy, affordable home as the foundation of a good life.  

Why attend? 

• A whole‑system model you can apply: Learn how Greater Manchester’s integrated approach, starting with a Housing First foundation and supported by cross‑sector partnerships, is delivering healthier, more stable outcomes for residents. 
• Insight from the trailblazer of English devolution: As the region furthest ahead in its devolution journey, Greater Manchester will share what a mature devolved system can achieve in practice, offering guidance for areas beginning or accelerating their own devolution pathways.
• Leadership insight into standards and reform: Gain clarity on the region‑leading Good Landlord Charter and wider efforts to improve renting, raise standards and support fairer, safer homes across diverse communities. 
• Strategies for tackling poverty and inequality: Explore practical models showing how linking housing, health, skills and prevention can support better life chances and reduce pressures across public services. 
• Delivery approaches for future‑ready homes: Take away adaptable thinking on delivering affordable, energy efficient homes, aligned with the needs of ageing populations and long‑term regeneration priorities.

All GMCA members receive a 25% discount when booking your delegate pass for Housing 2026.