Yorkshire ALMO reveals new chief executive

Mr Feast said: “As someone who lives in Barnsley and started my career at Barnsley Council, I have a strong emotional connection to the region. I’m looking forward to working with the team, our partners and tenants to the benefit of the town.”

In 2024, Barnsley Council became the first local authority to receive a top consumer standards grade of C1 from the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH).

Mr Feast will leave NPH after serving as chief executive of the 11,500-home ALMO for nearly two-and-a-half years.

Last November, Reform-led West Northamptonshire Council voted to go ahead with plans to close down the organisation by 2027.

The move was put forward after Reform took overall control of the authority last May and followed a consultation with tenants over the summer.

The council had already been working with NPH on an action plan to improve after the authority was handed a non-compliant C3 by the RSH in November 2024, when it was led by the Conservatives. 

Commenting on his departure from NPH last month, Mr Feast said he was “proud of the substantial improvements the team have delivered to the services NPH provides to tenants since my arrival”.

Aileen Evans, chair of the NPH board, added: “Steve’s leadership has made a real difference to our organisation and the communities we serve. His focus on improving services and prioritising safety has set a strong foundation for the future.

“We thank him for his dedication and wish him every success in his next chapter.”