The voice of England's council housing
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The NFA talks to government and policymakers on behalf of local authority-owned organisations – ALMOs – who manage 226,454 council homes across England. ALMOs are close to their communities and deliver quality homes. They also offer residents support with financial well-being, employability and health.
They often collaborate with health professionals, social care organisations, charities and community policing to deliver effective multi-agency wraparound services.  Many help fulfil their parent council’s homelessness prevention duties.

The NFA was established in 2003 to represent the interests of its members at the national level, lobbying and negotiating with central government on their behalf. The first ALMOs were set up in 2002, and their initial role was to help deliver the Decent Homes Programme to improve the condition of council housing. 

Latest news

Members' and sector news

ALMOs deliver value for money in council housing sector

20/04/2026
20 April 2026: Newly published independent analysis confirms that ALMOs deliver value for money in council housing management, compared to direct in-house management.

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

The ALMO model of council housing management: delivering on results and value for money

04/06/2026
4 June 2016: NFA MD Eamon McGoldrick opens our members' annual conference by celebrating their outstanding performance in the Regulator's new inspection regime.

Policy

ALMO regulation

Call for evidence on More and Better Social Homes

23/09/2026
September 2026: Call for evidence response The NFA has responded to the Regulator of Social Housing's call for evidence on More and Better Social Homes

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