Event date : 8 February 2012
Event time : 10.30 - 14.50
Location: Merseyside
Housing providers understand the communities in which they work, playing a pivotal role in influencing localism as well as contributing to it. Here you can find out about key emerging elements of the Localism Bill:
• Engaging with social enterprise
• The potential role and constitution of the neighbourhood forums/local parish councils
• How providers may be involved in future planning decisions
• The impact of planning reform upon development
Who should attend?
Social housing providers: Chief executives, board members, finance directors, directors of resources, directors of housing and development directors.
Programme of speakers
How First Ark Group has responded to the localism challenge and wider strategic impacts of localism upon structure and organisational objectives. Bob Taylor, Chief Executive, First Ark Group
Efficient structures for the delivery of your services into the future. Leeds and Merseside: Jane Jackson, Partner, PKF (UK) LLP, PKF London: Marios Gregori, Partner, PKF (UK) LLP
Localism and regeneration. Fiona Sharp, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, Procure Plus
Community-led development for affordable housing. Leeds: Richard Panter, Area Manager, HCA. Merseyside: Jacqui Walsh, Area Manager, HCA. PKF London: Anthony Brand, Corporate Strategy, HCA
A local authority’s view of planning and localism. Leeds: Phil Crabtree, Chief Planning Officer at Leeds City Council. Merseyside: Mike Jones, Leader of the Cheshire West and Chester Council. PKF London: Matthew Gough, Head of Strategic Housing, Medway Council
Localism and the dangers of parochialism. John Holmes, Head of Planning, Hill Dickinson
