I am pleased to let you know that we will be holding the Summer South West Empty Homes Forum on Thursday 24 June 2010.

The day will start off with a round table discussion of what is happening in each region, to be followed by a presentation from Cris Davies of AWCHOP, who will discuss how the networks all fit together.  At lunch time there will be an opportunity to have a look at the Welsh Housing Notice Board and see the benefits it has for Empty Homes.

Following lunch we will have a presentation from Andrew Vickers of Nottingham Council on tracing owners and following Andrew, will be a presentation from Lee Cecil of National Landlords Association who will discuss the work of the PRS working group.

Date: Thursday, 21st October 2010

Time: 10.40am – 3.15pm (including networking lunch)

Cost: £225 per place, £175 for two or more place

As part of our policy of trying to balance northern and southern interests and views  this Executive meeting is being held further North than ever before. 

It is being hosted by Rochdale Housing Initiative at their offices.  The latest version of the agenda, which includes a map indicating the location, is attached.

Darryl has said that it is a small unmarked office on the corner of Church Stile and Great George Street. It's 5 mins walk from Rochdale train station. Parking might be tight but there is on street parking all around the place.
 
If people want more directions or walking routes just call Darryl please (refer to full event listing for contact details).
 

The Autumn South West Empty Homes Forum is on Wednesday 17 November 2010.

This forum promises to be another informative and enjoyable event, with a good range of topics on the agenda. As well as the usual Agency reports, Mark Siddall from Norwich City Council will be speaking about EDMOs. We will also be joined by Chris Skinner of Great Yarmouth Borough Council who specialises in CPOs. There will be a presentation from David Gibbens of the Empty Homes Network who will feedback on the current government review of empty homes and we will hopefully be joined by Cllr Ric Pallister of South Somerset District Council who is chairing the Westminster Briefing on Maximising the Use of Empty Homes in October.