LAUNCH OF THE BRIGHTON AND HOVE HOUSING COALITION (BHHC)

0900: Registration and coffee

0945: Welcome and introductory comments

1000: Question and Answer Session

Lloyd Russell – Moyle MP

Caroline Lucas MP

Each Member of Parliament will give an introduction

1100: Introduction (5 minutes for each facilitator) to workshops/seminars: A briefing paper will be available for each workshop prior to the conference

• Temporary & Emergency accommodation
• Community led housing
• Privately rented accommodation
• Residents, including leaseholders, of council owned properties

1230: Report back on each workshop/seminar

1300: Lunch

1400: Introduction to workshops/seminars on specific issues with an emphasis on the disproportionate effect of such issues on different sections of our community: A briefing paper will be available for each workshop prior to the conference

• Alternative housing choices and well-being in later life
• Advocacy, legislation
• Living rents, affordability, and social housing
• Accessibility
• Homelessness including; utilisation of empty properties, PSPOs

1530: Report back on each workshop/seminar

1600: Brighton and Hove City Council: Policy & Practice

An introduction followed by questions and discussion

Larissa Reed, Executive Director for Neighbourhoods, Communities and Housing

1700: Launch of the Brighton and Hove Housing Coalition & adoption of its aims and objectives

1730: Refreshments