Andy Burnham on Housing Reform, Devolution and Manchester’s Rise | Episode #031

In this episode of the Social Housing Podcast, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham joins Gary Haynes to discuss the biggest changes in housing policy over the past five years, the role of devolution in driving regional growth, and why Manchester continues to outperform much of the UK. The conversation explores the future of social and affordable housing, homelessness, Housing First, the risks of over-gentrification, and how Greater Manchester is working to build a city region where growth benefits everyone. Andy also shares his views on housing reform, the private rented sector, local government funding, and what must happen next to meaningfully tackle the housing crisis.