Empty Homes Strategies - making them work

The Government’s recently announced Housing Strategy for England – Laying the Foundations – has allocated £150m to help bring empty homes back into use.

But tackling empty homes can be a complex issue. This free half day workshop has been designed to provide practical support and guidance around planning and implementing effective empty homes strategies.

The session will cover:

• The Government’s latest plans to tackle empty homes
• What makes empty homes strategies effective
• Best practice examples
• Using the New Homes Bonus
• Local authorities’ enforcement role
• Wider opportunities such as social enterprises and skills and training initiatives
• Business opportunities that encourage providers to invest?
• Engaging with private landlords?

Our speakers include:

• Pete Bailey, Head of Strategy and Performance, the Homes and Communities Agency
• Steve Sheen, Housing Strategy and Partnerships Manager, Manchester CC
• Lisa Newman, Housing Strategy Manager, Wirral MBC
• Emma Foley, Private Sector Housing Manager, Wirral MBC
• John Arden, Director of New Business and Assurance, New Charter Housing Trust
• Carolyn Uphill, Non-Executive Director, National Landlords Association

Registration 10.15am - Start 10.45am - Finish 1.00pm with buffet lunch

Who should attend?

Anyone involved in assessing, managing or delivering empty homes strategies and services will benefit from attending this event.

Cost

This event is funded by Housing North West and is free to attend, however non-attendance without an acknowledged cancellation will be charged at £79 + vat.

Maximum of 30 delegates – 1 person per organisation.

Book online on the Northern Housing Consortium's website.