Our work is overseen by our board of 12 volunteers, comprising of 4 independent board members, 4 tenant board members and 4 board members who were nominated by Manchester City Council.

Independent board members

Phil Summers (Chair)

Phil Summers (Chair)

Phil has been involved in housing for over 20 years. As a deputy chief executive of a local housing association he was involved in the stock transfer of council homes. Phil now runs a development company that specializes in 'eco' developments.

Anne Southern

Anne Southern

Anne is the Finance Director at Arcon Housing Association, a Manchester-based not for profit landlord. She has over 15 years’ experience in the social housing sector, having worked for a variety of housing associations and LSVTs. Her particular skills are in finance, helping to ensure City South maintains its strong financial position.

Karen Heaton

Karen Heaton

Karen is the Director of Human Resources at the University of Manchester, so her main skill lies in helping us to get the best out of our own staff. She’s also an expert in business policy and will help us to form our own policies, taking your views into account.

Alison Gordon

Alison Gordon

Alison has many years’ experience in economic development and is a Director at New Economy Manchester, an organisation which aims to increase prosperity and economic growth in the region. Previously Alison led the economic development team at Manchester City Council.

Tenant board members

Glenn Routledge

Glenn Routledge

Glenn has been active in tenant and community issues for over 15 years. He is experienced in marketing and communications, qualified in law and has worked for the CAB and other advice services. Governance, improving neighbourhoods and tackling ASB are of special interest.

Jackie Harrison

Jackie Harrison

Jackie is chair of the Alexandra Park Estate Tenants and Residents Association and has lived on the estate for 13 years. She is an active member of her community and involved in local voluntary projects.

David Dennehey

David Dennehey

David is passionate about contributing to the local community and has been involved in projects to help adult learners, homeless people and those with mental health problems. For many years David has managed Student Unions, gaining experience in leadership, governance, and improving participation.

Board members nominated by Manchester City Council

Councillor Roy Walters

Councillor Roy Walters

Councillor Walters has been a councillor for Moss Side since 1998 and serves on the executive advisory panel.

Rob Brown

Rob Brown

A Manchester City Council officer for over 25 years, Rob has experience of strategy development and implementation, and extensive tenant involvement experience. Rob is from Moss Side and is involved in community projects in the area.

Councillor Mary Murphy

Councillor Mary Murphy

Councillor Murphy has been a Hulme councillor for 10 years and is the assistant executive member for adult services. She serves on the executive standing advisory panel. Mary is also the lead councillor representing the interests of lesbians across the city.

 Councillor Mike Amesbury

Councillor Mike Amesbury

Councillor Amesbury is one of three Local Ward Councillors for Fallowfield and is executive member for culture and leisure. He serves on the Executive Committee, Art Galleries and Personnel.