Conversation with Michael Jones, the Head of Housing Delivery and Asset Management at York City Council.Michael is the strategic lead for all asset elements of housing at the authority. He is passionate about zero-carbon housing delivery and the energy efficiency of retrofit.Part of a team tasked with leading initiatives that improve the health and wellbeing of residents, he is involved in the design, accessibility and adaptability of housing.Both Michael and York have a clear vision for the service where residents voices are heard and listened to. The objectives are to drive efficiency and performance of repairs, maintenance and adaptations of council services.The authority has been building strong partnerships across the city to make long-lasting positive change with housing as the driver of that change, mitigating fuel poverty and addressing climate change, and building strong, stable, healthy communities.