Numbers of empty homes are increasing again. In England the total now exceeds 750,000. With greater housing demands and record housing needs there has never been more interest in how councils can help turn empty property into homes. The government has signalled its intention to act with a commitment in the coalition agreement “Our programme for Government". In order to help local authorities, the Homes and Communities Agency, in conjunction with the Chartered Institute of Housing and the charity Empty Homes is launching a skills and learning programme to assist local authorities develop their approach to empty homes. Presented by one of the countries most respected and experienced practitioners. These free workshops are offered to local authorities as part of that programme. Whether empty homes is an issue your local authority has never tackled before, or whether you are looking to improve your approach these practical workshops will prove invaluable. Dates for the programme and venues can be found on the CIH website by clicking on the logo below.
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