ALMO governance

November 2021: Joint NFA and CWAG publication

This joint report from the NFA and CWAG (Councils with ALMOs Group) reviews the range of models of management, partnership and assurance that have evolved between ALMOs and their parent councils. It aims to inform conversations between local authorities and ALMOs about how they meet the challenges of post-pandemic recovery while making sure they comply with the provisions of the Social Housing White Paper and the new regulatory environment.
It includes a checklist of 34 questions to help track compliance in nine key areas across resident engagement, performance monitoring, audit and risk management, and health & safety.

Excellence in management and partnership: How councils can put the ALMO advantage to work in the new regulatory environment Read More »

August 2018: NFA members briefing
Spring 2018: Submission
August 2018: Green paper

After the Grenfell Tower fire, government undertook to bring forward a Green Paper to address the challenges faced by tenants and landlords in the social housing sector. The NFA, on behalf of its members, submitted the ALMO sector’s views and suggestions.

Social Housing Green Paper Read More »

October 2016: NFA briefing

This report details the management structure of NFA members: they are ALMOs – arms length management organisations – that manage council housing on behalf of their parent local authorities. Their work is overseen by a board of directors which includes tenants, local authority nominees and independent members who have relevant experience of social housing, regeneration, social cohesion or finance.

ALMO Governance: The inside track Read More »