A BRADFORD housing association has been shortlisted for two Northern Housing Awards.

Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has made the final cut in the Landlord of the Year category, with its Community Engagement Team being shortlisted for Housing Team of the Year.

The awards will be presented at the Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester on Tuesday, 17 May.

Lee Bloomfield, MHA Chief Executive, said: “This is worthy recognition for the hard work staff have put in throughout another incredibly challenging year.

“We are especially proud of the inclusive environment that has been created with our customer panel, chaired by MHA tenant Cath Bacon who also sits on the board, instrumental in decision-making.

“I must give a special mention to the Community Engagement Team which has devised and delivered the ground-breaking Building Bridges Bradford initiative to bolster community resilience, support diverse communities and bring people together through social action activities.”

Barrington Billings, MHA Chair, added: “This is further evidence of MHA’s remarkable ability to punch well above its weight.

“I pay tribute to our staff at every level, who work in some of the most deprived neighbourhoods in the country.

“They are a dedicated and talented group who are committed to improving local lives.

“Whatever the outcome at the awards ceremony, I regard them all as winners.”