Stockport Homes Group Appoints New Chair

Stockport Homes Group (SHG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Harrison as Chair of the Board, following the organisation's Annual General Meeting on 28 September.

Matt Harrison headshot

I'm delighted to be joining SHG at such an important time for housing and local communities. The organisation has strong foundations, talented people, and a shared commitment with Stockport Council to making a real difference for residents. I look forward to supporting the organisation's ambitions and working together to continue delivering positive outcomes for customers across the Borough.

Matt Harrison
Chair of Stockport Homes Group Board

Matt joins us at an exciting time as we continue to work together to deliver positive outcomes for our customers, communities and neighbourhoods. As a Stockport resident with a passion for the Borough and its future, Matt brings a strong personal commitment to helping our communities thrive.

As Chair, Matt will work alongside the Board, SHG colleagues and Stockport Council to support the organisation's strategic direction, ensuring customers remain at the heart of decision making and that SHG continues to make a positive difference in the communities it serves.

Carmel Chambers

I'd like to extend a very warm welcome to Matt as he joins SHG as Chair. We have ambitious plans and a talented team committed to delivering the very best for customers and communities across Stockport, at a time when there are numerous challenges, both locally and nationally, for the social housing sector. Matt shares our values and brings more than 30 years of housing experience, including as the former Chief Executive of Great Places Housing Group. I look forward to working with him, the Board, colleagues and Stockport Council to build on the organisation's strengths and deliver positive outcomes for the people we serve.

Carmel Chambers
Chief Executive of Stockport Homes Group

SHG and Stockport Council share a long-standing commitment to providing safe, high-quality homes and supporting thriving communities across the Borough.

I would like to congratulate Matt on his appointment as Chair of Stockport Homes Group. Stockport Homes Group plays a vital role in delivering housing services and supporting communities across Stockport, and I look forward to working with Matt, the Board and colleagues as we continue our partnership. Matt brings a strong commitment to Stockport and its communities. I look forward to working with him to strengthen services and deliver for residents.”

Councillor Jake Austin
Cabinet Member for Housing and Environment at Stockport Council

As SHG looks to the future, Matt's appointment marks the beginning of a new chapter, building on strong foundations and a shared ambition to continue delivering positive outcomes for customers, communities and partners across Stockport.