Pat Ritchie’s tenure as Homes England Chair extended
Pat Ritchie will continue in the role until the end of April 2027
Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has extended Pat Ritchie’s tenure as Chair of Homes England for another six months to the end of April 2027. The extension ensures continuity of experienced leadership for the Homes England board.
Homes England Chair, Pat Ritchie CBE, said:
This comes at a significant time for Homes England as we continue to evolve to support the government’s priorities and help realise the ambitions of places and communities across the country.
I am personally very proud to continue working with such a dedicated and capable team. The coming months will bring both change and opportunity as we work alongside government, mayors and local leaders to deliver their ambitions, helping to create thriving places and deliver lasting impact for people and communities.
Homes England Chief Executive, Amy Rees CB, said:
I am delighted that Pat will continue as Chair of Homes England.
Pat brings a deep understanding of places and the opportunities and challenges facing different parts of the country. Her experience will really help us to accelerate our regional model so that we can work more closely with partners in places to drive delivery and achieve better outcomes for communities.
I look forward to continuing to work closely with Pat and the Board as we build on our progress.