EVENTS
FOCUS ON THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING SUPPLY PROGRAMME
Wednesday 22 May, CIH Office, Edinburgh – Book now
Book on or before Friday 29 March to receive 10% off!
The affordable housing supply scene has been changing.
Grant rates have gone down, councils are building more and they also have greater influence over how the overall money is spent. And there are newer tenures such as mid market rent. What’s all this adding up to?
By looking at what the current, three year Affordable Housing Supply Programme had spawned in terms of both numbers and breadth of provision, this event aims to provide a real sense of what the position is with current provision as well as what the future prospects might be.
By attending this event you will:
Get right on top of what the current supply programme is providing
Gain a wider perspective on how the new system has developed in terms of LA/HA/Scottish Government joint working
Explore how funding packages have been put together and to what extent similar packages can be repeated in the future
Who should attend
The event is aimed primarily at senior officers of housing associations and local housing authorities, development and investment staff in housing associations and local authorities, local authority housing strategy staff, private developers, lenders and others with an interest in affordable housing supply.
Price Prices start from £175.00 + VAT for CIH members.
Why not take advantage of the early bird rate and book on or before Friday 29 March to receive 10% off!
FOCUS ON THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING SUPPLY PROGRAMME
Book on or before 28 March to receive 10% off!
By looking at what the current, three year Affordable Housing Supply Programme had spawned in terms of both numbers and breadth of provision, this event aims to provide a real sense of what the position is with current provision as well as what the future prospects might be.
22 May 2013, Edinburgh - Book now
TIS ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2013
Following on from the success of the TIS 2012 Annual Conference, we are moving to a new and bigger venue for 2013 – to the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Glasgow on June 1 and 2nd 2013.
The conference for you – The TIS Annual Conference is the best event of the year for tenants, residents, housing staff and anyone else working in housing, to hear about new developments and share best practice.
Conference 2013 highlights include:
Award winning examples of best practice in Tenant Scrutiny;
Receive a copy of the TIS Tenant Scrutiny Framework;
Update on Government Housing and Welfare Reform policies;
A wide range of topical and skill based workshops;
Study tours;
Network with delegates from all over Scotland;
Conference Exhibition;
Attend the Gala Dinner and Frances Nelson MBE Awards Ceremony.
Look out for the final programme to be launched soon…
Ilene Campbell, Director, TIS, said: “This year, our conference ‘Our House, Our Home, Our Community…piecing it all together’ provides a full and informative two day programme, updating on the key housing issues and initiatives tenants and landlords are working on to make a difference.”
The TIS Annual Conference provides excellent Value for Money and no VAT is charged.
To book - Call us on 0141 248 1242 to get a booking form or book online www.tis.org.uk.
Telephone: 0141 248 1242
HOUSING ADAPTATIONS SCOTLAND CONFERENCE 2013
4th June Thistle Hotel Glasgow Scotland's Premiere Housing Adaptations Event
Now in its third year, the renowned Housing Adaptations Scotland Conference will take place on the 4th of June at the Thistle Hotel Glasgow.
Join over 150 delegates, speakers, exhibitors and industry experts to learn, network and debate.
The Programme for the day includes:
Keynote Session by Maureen Watt, Convener of ICI Committee
Bridging the Gap Between Housing, Health and Social Care Jeremy Porteus, Director Housing Learning and Improvement Network
Active Aging at Home: What We Know and Expect in Europe Peter Rayner, AGE Platform Europe
Standards For Adapting Housing to Meet the Needs of People with Dementia Professor Mary Marshall, University of Stirling
Can We Really Make It Happen?
Motivational Plenary by Jamie Andrew, Scottish Mountaineer
Full conference place including all day refreshments, 2 course sit down lunch, copy of all presentations and free entrance to the Housing Adaptations Scotland Exhibition for just £95.00.
View full programme, exhibition and delegate booking details or email sam@bigbrightstar.com
Email: sam@bigbrightstar.com
Positive partnerships: dealing with the challenge of antisocial behaviour
One day learning event from HouseMark
Glasgow Housing Association Training Academy, Thursday 13 June
We are delighted to announce our “Positive Partnerships” event to be held in the Glasgow Housing Association Training Academy on Thursday 13 June2013. The event will bring together the best speakers from Scotland highlighting practical examples for effective management of antisocial behaviour.
Outcome 6 of the Scottish Social Housing Charter requires that “social landlords, working in partnership with other agencies, help to ensure that tenants and other customers live in well-maintained neighbourhoods where they feel safe”. This covers a range of actions that social landlords can take on their own and in partnership with others. It also covers the role of landlords in working with others to tackle antisocial behaviour. One of the Scottish Government’s long term aims is to make Scotland’s communities safer and stronger places to live.
This one day event will highlight some pioneering partnership working that is currently taking place in Scotland involving social landlords and other organisations and which meets the new Charter and regulatory requirements. The outcomes of these projects will be shared with delegates so that they can use the experiences of others to effectively manage antisocial behaviour in their own organisations.
So far, confirmed speakers for the event include:
Jacqueline Norwood, Assistant Director of Neighbourhood Services, Glasgow Housing Association who will highlight GHA’s Community Improvement Partnership work in the city along with the Police and Fire Services.
Gary McCallum, who has been in mediation for many years, and is a Senior Mediator with West Dunbartonshire Council as well as being an Assessor and trainer for the Scottish Community Mediation Network’s Accreditation schemes. Gary will highlight his experiences of mediation in West Dunbartonshire including partnership working with organisations referring cases for mediation;
Sarah McCulloch, Team Leader, Shelter Scotland Support Services who will discuss positive outcomes of the help and support provided to families in Glasgow to sustain permanent homes following the breakdown of previous tenancies.
Christopher Watt, Solicitor with Dumfries and Galloway Council and Chair of the ASB Lawyers Forum in Scotland. Christopher will provide examples from the legal perspective of positive joint working but will also take part in an “ASK THE LAWYER” session. When you book a place at the event you will have the opportunity to submit a question to Christopher in advance of the day.
Fraser Gormal, Chair of ASBOF (Antisocial Behaviour Officers Forum) and Service Manager with the Conflict Resolution Service of Glasgow Community and Safety Services will highlight the work being done to address antisocial behaviour in the private rented sector in Glasgow.
Kirsty Wells, HouseMark’s Scotland Manager commented “antisocial behaviour often brings negative images to mind but our “Positive Partnerships” theme means that this should be an inspiring day providing delegates with examples of good and positive practice from across Scotland.”
Attendance at the “Positive Partnerships” event costs £150 + VAT per delegate. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Book by Wednesday 8 May 2013 and receive 10% discount on your booking. If you are interested in booking a place then please contact Patricia Peters, either by e-mail at patricia.peters@housemark.co.uk or by telephone 024 76460500 or Kirsty Wells at kirsty.wells@housemark.co.uk or 01968 661179. Further information about HouseMark and the services we offer can be found at www.housemark.co.uk
Telephone: 024 7646 0500
Email: patricia.peters@housemark.co.uk
Finance made easy for social housing managers
With good financial management more important than ever, this event will help you make the most of limited resources.
If you have responsibility for managing or monitoring budgets, are new to budget management or an experienced manager looking for a refresher, this event is for you.
Finance Made Easy - Cheshire 28th June 2013 Finance Made Easy - London 12th July 2013
DELEGATES WILL BE ABLE TO:
Understand how budgets are built up and monitored
Discuss finance matters more confidently
Make better financial decisions
Explain the difference between budgets and actual financial results
Think through some of the financial impacts of welfare reform
This is a highly interactive course and teaches real skills through practical exercises and case studies. There is also the opportunity to network with other like minded local organisations, share ideas and discuss best practice
For further information or to book click here or email kanders@pennington.org.uk
Email: kanders@pennington.org.uk
