As Nottingham City Council (NCC) published the first ever Social Impact and Social Return on Investment report into housing licensing in the private rented sector, join DASH for a special In Conversation With… session featuring the team who led the work.

The independent study assesses the impact of Nottingham’s private rented housing licensing schemes over five years (2020–2024) and shows that an investment of £24.9 million generated £114.9 million in social value – equivalent to £4.62 returned for every £1 invested.

The report demonstrates how licensing is delivering safer, warmer homes for renters, raising standards among landlords, improving neighbourhoods, and reducing pressure on public services including the NHS, police, and fire services.

Key findings include:

• 36% of landlords reporting improved knowledge of their responsibilities
• £91 million of social value created through improving renters’ health, safety, and wellbeing
• More than 14,500 renters benefiting directly from improvements to their homes
• Over 7,400 unlicensed landlords brought into compliance, creating a level playing field
• Major reductions in anti-social behaviour (48%) and waste complaints (45%) in licensed areas
• Reduced pressure on public services, including avoided fires, NHS savings, and carbon reduction benefits

Further details can be found on the NCC website here
Housing Licensing Social Impact Report - Nottingham City Council

Join DASH for this FREE online session 

• July 10th 2026
• 10.30am - 11.30am 
• via MS TEAMS
• attendees must have a .gov.uk email address

If you have a .gov.uk email address please reserve your FREE place here: DASH in Conversation with .... The Social Impact Team at NCC (Local Authority only) – Fill out form