An event in two parts: Local and regional government support for CLH
An event on local and regional government and support for community led housing.
Date and time
Location
Online
About this event
This event is split into two. The first part is just for CLH hubs and is designed to help you better understand local and regional Government as well as LEPs, so you know who to influence for what and how. The second part is for both you and your local and regional partners to help persuade your partners to better support you and the groups you’re working with.
Programme:
Part 1 - Where the power lies: understanding local and regional government
*This event is for the staff and board members of hubs only
11:00 Welcome & Overview of the day
11:05 Where the power lies
An overview of local and regional government and respective responsibilities for housing, planning and land/asset transfer.
Pawda Tjoa, Senior Research Officer, New Local (formerly New Local Government Network), followed by Q&A
11:35 The opportunity with LEPs
The roles and responsibilities of LEPs and the opportunities for community led housing
Richard Harrington, CEO, Buckinghamshire LEP, followed by Q&A
12:00 Break for lunch
Part 2 - Leading the way: how local and regional government can best support community led housing
*This event is for both staff and board members of hubs and their local and regional partners. Please promote this event to your partners.
13:00 Welcome and purpose of the event
13:05 Showcasing best practice – exemplary support from local and regional authorities
Why it matters to a Mayor : James Palmer, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, and Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol
A combined authority supporting community led housing: Mark Dickens, Spatial Planning, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
A local authority changing the game with land disposals: Elaine Olphert, Head of Housing Delivery, Bristol City Council
The perspective from the East of England, two-tier authorities and unitary authorities: Cecilia Tredget, housing consultant and former Managing Director of East of England LGA
13:45 Q&A discussion with the panel
14:30 Close