Opinion

The Housing Forum CEO role is a chance to shape the future of housing

By 2025-08-14T05:00:00

Ben_Derbyshire_024_extension

As it seeks a new boss, the Housing Forum is well-placed to become a powerful voice for change, writes Ben Derbyshire

There is a great job coming up if you care about the future of housing – chief executive of the Housing Forum. Let me explain. The Housing Forum was born in the wake of the Latham Report when the word on everyone’s lips was ‘partnering’. The Department of the Environment told everyone to go forth and learn how to do it and the Housing Forum was born in the zeal of reform based on ‘Constructing the Team’.

This content is available to registered users | Already registered?Login here

You are not currently logged in.

To continue reading this story, sign up for free guest access

Existing Subscriber? LOGIN

REGISTER for free access on selected stories and sign up for email alerts. You get:

  • Up to the minute architecture news from around the UK
  • Breaking, daily and weekly e-newsletters

 

Subscribe to Building Design and you will benefit from:

Gated access promo

  • Unlimited news
  • Reviews of the latest buildings from all corners of the world
  • Technical studies
  • Full access to all our online archives
  • PLUS you will receive a digital copy of WA100 worth over £45

Subscribe now for unlimited access.