About Us
The Manchester Strategic Housing Partnership (MSHP) brings
together the City Council, public and private landlords, developers
and others with an interest in the city's housing scene.
We're about improving housing choice in the city and giving everyone access to a decent
home – whatever their resources.
Manchester's community strategy has a vision of a city that "meets and exceeds the needs of
all residents". The central themes of the strategy – reaching full potential, self-esteem and
neighbourhoods of choice – are relevant to all public services in the city.
Housing plays a key role. A balanced housing market is critical to economic growth and social
wellbeing. The council has moved away from its traditional landlord role. Now it has a broader
remit; developing the city's housing strategy.
At the heart of this approach lies the need for stronger, clearer and more consistent partnerships
between housing providers and other bodies with a stake in the city's housing.
The Manchester Strategic Housing Partnership (MSHP) is a vital part of this approach. Led by
the City Council, we’re an an inclusive, accountable body that brings together social housing
providers, private landlords, developers and residents. The partnership is helping harness
the resources, capacity and skills of all our stakeholders.