Homes England has today confirmed the appointment of Eamonn Boylan as interim Chief Executive. This follows the announcement that Peter Denton, current Chief Executive, will be standing down from his role in January 2025. Eamonn will join the Agency from Wednesday 15 January.
Eamonn has more than 42 years of experience in prestigious public sector roles and his career has included being the Deputy Chief Executive of Manchester City Council, Chief Executive of Stockport Council, and Deputy Chief Executive of the Homes and Communities Agency (a predecessor of Homes England).
He will bring excellent experience of leading large organisations and delivering place-based regeneration.
The Homes England Board has moved at pace to appoint an interim Chief Executive and ensure they have the leadership in place to drive forward on the government’s priorities. The appointment has been confirmed by the Deputy Prime Minister.
Matthew Pennycook, the Housing and Planning Minister said:
I’m delighted that Eamonn has agreed to take on the role of interim Chief Executive of Homes England. He has unrivalled experience and a long track record of successful strategic leadership, and I know he will drive the Agency to maximise its contribution to boosting housing supply and delivering place-based regeneration and place-making. I very much look forward to working with him from the new year.
Peter Freeman, Chair of Homes England said:
With a deep experience in public sector leadership, particularly in housing, regeneration and local place-making, Eammon is well positioned to lead Homes England over this interim period as the Agency continues to advance the government’s housing priorities.
The Board and I are confident that under his leadership Homes England will continue to drive meaningful change, creating thriving communities that make a real difference to people’s lives. We look forward to welcoming Eammon in the New Year.
Eamonn Boylan, interim Chief Executive at Homes England said:
I am ready to help rise to the challenges ahead and deliver on the government’s goal of delivering 1.5 million new homes during this parliament, while also creating more vibrant, thriving communities.
My primary focus will be to build on the strong foundation laid by Peter Denton —strengthening our partnerships, empowering local leaders, and driving the delivery of housing that makes a real difference to lives. I know I’m joining a talented and dedicated team, and together with the wider sector, I am confident we will rise to the challenges ahead.
Homes England is the government’s housing and regeneration agency. We believe that affordable, quality homes in well-designed places are key to improving people’s lives. We make this happen by using our powers, expertise, land, capital and influence to both – bring investment to communities and get more quality homes built.
