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What Future For Social And Affordable Housing?
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This Seminar will be held at The Royal Commonwealth Society in London
On Monday 12th July 2010
Seminar reference SAH/311 |
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TAKING FORWARD POLICIES OF THE NEW COALITION GOVERNMENT
 What are the housing policies of the new Coalition Government?
What impact will these make on all stakeholders and how best do we implement them?
How can we meet the rising housing needs of an increasing and ageing population?
How best can we provide more social and affordable homes?
How will the new Government's policies on shared ownership work?
How will the new trusts proposed by Government enable communities to build homes for local people?
What incentives are required for communities to agree to new homes?
How will Government's policies on bringing empty homes back to use work?
What impact will abolition of regional Spatial Strategies have on house building targets?
How best should local government proceed with its expanded powers and responsibilities on housing?
How will the phasing out of ring fencing local government grants work?
How will the review of the "unfair" Housing Revenue Account work?
How will Government's requirement of continuous improvement of energy efficiency in new housing work?
Can all new homes be zero carbon by 2016?
What impact will raising the stamp-duty threshold for first-time buyers work?
How best can we achieve highest quality design in affordable homes in present times?
What can we learn from the Scottish experience?
How large should be the role of private developers and landlords?
How will programmes like Kickstart, Local Authority New Build and Housing Market Renewal proceed?
How can we raise standards of services for all residents?
How well are we creating the necessary infrastructure to create sustainable communities?
How best can we address pockets of deprivation?
How best can we meet the needs of marginalised and vulnerable people?
Where can we hope to be in 10 years?
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This CPPS seminar brings together key figures from across sectors in the important debate on how policies of the new Coalition Government can tackle the challenges of delivering highest quality social and affordable housing to meet established needs during and beyond the recession. How should all stakeholders modify their approaches to meet the agenda and expectations of the new Government
The day encourages brief, focussed presentations followed by engaged discussion by all attending in a relaxed setting. It is hoped that it will make a valuable contribution to taking forward policy and practice on the issues.
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The fee for the day's Seminar is £345.00 plus VAT.
Earlybird Discounted rate £250 + VAT for bookings received before 11 June 2010
GENEROUS NEGOTIATED DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR VOLUNTARY AND COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS AND FOR MULTIPLE BOOKINGS.
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What People Say About CPPS Housing Seminars
Excellent; thought provoking; good debates; lots to think about as a result. Director of Housing, Northampton Borough Council
Excellent. Best selection of speakers I have seen at a seminar for some time. Chief Executive, South Yorkshire Housing Association
Excellent presentations, good networking - thanks. Environmental Planning Consultant, J. H. Walter
Excellent set of speakers. Kept it strategic and good blend of topics. General Manager, Wrekin Housing Trust
Excellent event. Councillor, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
Excellent event. Strategic Initiatives Manager, Sheffield City Council
Very good! Good presentations and chairing. Very good timing - no presentations overran. Good, diverse, geographic mix of attendees. Good structure - presentations followed by table discussions and then ample time for panel discussions. Policy and Project Manager, London Councils
Totally positive. Of the highest calibre. Head of Environment and Planning, Bassetlaw District Council
Excellent; good mix of presentations and engagement; presentations excellent - raised thought-provoking questions for organisations. Head of Housing, London Borough of Hillingdon
Excellent range of speakers and opportunity to discuss. Borough of Poole
Excellent and informative. Senior Development Surveyor, Manchester City Council
Very useful event. Stimulated thought and discussion. Head of Housing Operations, Welsh Assembly Government
Very good value for money - senior and influential presenters. Senior Executive, East of England Development Agency
Good format - found it very valuable. Good sized event in terms of numbers involved. Lecturer in Housing and Regeneration, University of Salford
Presentations good. Liked the format as well. Senior Policy Adviser, English Heritage
It was very useful and informative, which gave me a lot of ideas to pursue and different perspectives. Strategic and Intelligence Director, Renew Leeds
Good quality discussions. Very useful format with conversations at tables. Regional Housing Adviser, East Midlands Development Agency
Contributors all extremely good. Tremendously good value. Very thought provoking. Principal Manager, Bradford Metropolitan Council
Very informative and useful to have discussions in small groups. Deputy Housing Development Manager, London Borough of Wandsworth
Very good! Carry on keeping speakers to time!!. Housing Strategy Officer, Spelthorne Borough Council
Excellent value. Centrally located. Liked the format - presentation, discussion on table followed by Q&A with panel. Good range of partners - private, public, social; LA, pathfinder, academic. A very useful day. Anon
Useful event. Enjoyed opportunity to haer from a range of organisations and to duiscuss with colleagues. Exploring links between recession, work and health particularly useful. Anon
A fantastic day - genius! Director of Neighbourhoods and Community Care, Sheffield City Council
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