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The Housing Advisory Board

Our Housing Advisory Board is made up of 14 volunteers, dedicated to improving their community and the lives of residents in north Manchester.

They oversee the delivery of services to the Council’s housing stock by reviewing performance in all areas and overseeing our resident engagement activities.

The board is Chaired by Councillor Gavin White, our Executive member for Housing and Development. He is joined by local councillors, residents and professionals.

Watch this space for more about them and their motivations and aspirations for their communities.

APPLY TO JOIN THE BOARD

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Meet the Senior Executive Team

Meet the Board

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Cllr Gavin White

I believe it is really important that everyone in our city has access to a decent, safe, affordable and sustainable place to live - a place they can truly call home.

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Cllr Paula Sadler

I’m Paula Sadler and I’m a Councillor for Higher Blackley. I’ve lived in Collyhurst Village for the past 40 years so I have a strong connection to north Manchester.

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Cllr Paula Appleby

I am Paula Appleby, Councillor for Moston Ward since 2015.

Meet the Independents

The independents

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Safeena Rather

I have worked in the housing sector for over 15 years, and I am passionate about social housing and social justice.

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Stephen Repton

I was born in Harpurhey and raised in Moston so I know the area well and understand the challenges faced by people in the community.

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Chris Forrester

I have been working within the social housing sector for almost a decade.

Meet the Senior Executive Team

The tenant representatives

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Norman Hesketh-Hart

Being a tenant of 25 years with past involvement in many committees has given me insight into how the structures work and how to encourage change to happen.

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Christine Leyland

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Mohammed Ali

Since 1995, I've called the Cheetham area home, and each day is a vibrant full with bustling activity that I deeply look forward to.