CIH East Of England: Development, Regeneration and Asset Management

Housing providers face an ever-acute dilemma in balancing investment in existing stock and addressing pressing issues, like building safety and damp and mould against delivering new supply. All with a backdrop of a stubbornly high cost of debt and for local authorities, the spiralling cost of temporary accommodation. 

This event is a must-attend for housing professionals, local authority officers, housing associations, developers, and anyone involved in affordable housing and community regeneration, seeking innovative solutions. 

Why attend?

Gain valuable knowledge and practical advice on:

• Policy updates: Stay informed on current housing policies with insights from Rachael Williamson, director of policy, communications and external affairs at CIH
• Affordable housing innovation: Explore cutting-edge methods for delivering affordable, sustainable homes faster and boosting community regeneration with expert speakers from Homes England, Potter Raper, and Trowers & Hamlins
• Compliance with Awaab's Law: Learn how to efficiently meet the requirements of this critical legislation through sessions led by experienced professionals from Thrive Homes, Eastlight Community Homes, and Orwell Housing
• Emerging technologies: Hear about the latest developments in Artificial Intelligence and its potential application in housing, from an expert speaker.
• Career development: Discover how to use CIH membership to support your professional growth and career progression in housing, and why it's so important to be investing in the development of your workforce 

Event Schedule Highlights: 

• 10:00: Welcome from Suzanna Wood, regeneration programme manager, Harlow Council 
• 10:05: Policy update by Rachael Williamson, director of policy, communicationes and external affairs, CIH 
• 10:30: Delivering affordable housing and regeneration through innovation 
• 11:45: Improving efficiency in complying with Awaab's Law requirements 
• 13:30: Artificial Intelligence in Housing 
• 14:00: Building your career in housing with CIH 
• 14:30: Close and networking opportunities 

Whether you are seeking new ideas to accelerate development schedules, improve tenant safety and compliance, or advance your career in the housing sector, this event offers valuable insight and networking opportunities. 

Speakers

• Rachael Williamson, director of policy, communications and external affairs, CIH
• Becky Ashley, senior manager, Affordable Housing Growth, Homes England
• Claire Flowers, partnerships director, Potter Raper 
• Eleanor James and Rob Beiley, partners, Trowers & Hamlins 
• Jo Barrett, executive director - operations, Thrive Homes 
• Charlotte Todd, executive director, Property and Andy French, head of repairs and maintenance, Eastlight Community Homes 
• Alice Moore, head of customers and communities, Orwell Housing 
• Mica Joseph, head of estate management, Notting Hill Genesis, CIH Futures East of England representative 

Please see our full terms and conditions before making your booking.