New strategies for successful regeneration projects
This is a unique opportunity to benefit from the expertise and experience brought in to this exclusive conference by Iain Wright MP and David Ireland, CEO of the Empty Homes Agency.
“Empty homes account for 3% of the current housing stock.”
www.communities.gov.uk - 10 March 09
Areas where there are empty properties tend to attract anti-social behaviour which can be very problematic for local authorities and create a strong barrier to regeneration of such areas.
As the recession takes hold, more and more properties are falling empty, increasing the pressure on local authorities to act urgently to prevent further dilapidation of areas and help develop the amount of affordable housing whilst minimising costs.
Housing minister Margaret Beckett has also urged councils to take ‘firmer action’ against the owners of empty homes after it emerged that only 17 Empty Dwelling Management Orders (EDMO)were used since their introduction in April 2006.
To encourage more uptake of these powers, the Government, together with the Empty Homes Agency, has issued a new guidance with a particular emphasis on increasing the use of EDMOs*.
(*EHN 20 March 09)
In addition to the new Government guidance and its application to enforcement officers, this one-day conference will highlight the sources of funding available for local authorities to help bring empty homes back into use.
A strong emphasis will also be put on the importance of strong collaborative ventures between housing associations and local authorities to ensure efficient and successful outcomes.
Combining government insight with inspiring presentations and case studies, this conference will provide you with new tools and ideas to help implement improved empty home strategies for your local authority.
Read more on the EDMO guidance here.
Key outcomes
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the newly published EDMO guidance
- Learn from good practice case studies from leading practitioners
- Know how to make the most of all the available funds and grants dedicated to local authorities to tackle housing issues
- Examine all the powers and tools available for local authorities to tackle the empty homes issue in their area and choose the right course of action
- Find out how to achieve closer collaborative ventures between local authorities and housing associations to ensure efficient management of empty homes
- Discover how to engage effectively with reluctant property owners
- Understand how the new Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill will affect the empty homes problem
Who should attend?
- Directors of housing
- Environmental health practitioners
- Heads of housing
- Empty property teams
- Private sector housing teams
- Housing strategy managers
- Housing regeneration teams
- Decent homes teams
- Registered social landlords
Delegate Fees
- CIEH members £210.00 + VAT = £241.50
- Non-member: £260.00 + VAT =£299.00
Students: £110 + VAT= £126.50
CPD
This workshop is accredited with five hours of CIEH CPD points.