SocialHousing repairs partner Lovell-sponsored outdoor café and delegate networking space at Housing 2026, Manchester Central, June 2026

Exterior view of the sponsored hospitality terrace at Housing 2026, the national housing conference and exhibition held at Manchester Central Convention Complex from 23 to 25 June 2026. Branded barriers identify the space as the Addleshaw Goddard Delegate Lounge and Lovell Garden, while red Lovell parasols shade café tables where delegates can meet, rest and continue conversations away from the exhibition halls. The sunny outdoor setting contrasts with the enclosed conference environment and shows how professional events use informal hospitality areas to support networking between housing associations, local authorities, contractors, consultants, suppliers and other organisations working across the housing sector. Planters filled with purple flowers, bunting, café furniture and refreshments create a relaxed meeting place beside the venue’s terracotta-clad exterior. Lovell is a UK partnership housing specialist working across residential construction, regeneration, refurbishment and retrofit. Its presence at Housing 2026 reflects the role of delivery partners in building affordable homes, renewing existing stock and supporting councils and registered providers with long-term investment programmes. The visible sponsorship turns the terrace into both a delegate amenity and a prominent corporate branding opportunity. Manchester’s modern cityscape forms the background, including offices, residential towers, construction cranes and a high-rise building under development. This urban context reinforces themes of regeneration, housing supply, development activity and investment in growing city centres. The clear blue sky and summer light give the scene a welcoming atmosphere. The photograph is suitable for editorial coverage of Housing 2026, UK social housing, partnership contracting, repairs and planned maintenance, retrofit, residential development, conference sponsorship, business networking, outdoor event hospitality and Manchester’s convention economy