Developments in Local Authority Housing Finance IN ENGLAND

In-House Training

Aim

This seminar is designed to look in depth at current developments in local authority housing finance in England – especially the implications of the 2015 election, ongoing austerity, self-financing, new development and welfare reform.

Content

This course will include coverage on:

What is the Political, Economic, Social and Technical Context of Local Authority Housing?
The political agenda and the 2015 general election; the economic context; demographic trends; the changing demand for social housing

How can we develop effective self-financed business plans in the light of government reforms to rents, right to buy and welfare?
Budgets and business plans for self-financing; Implications of the Welfare Reform; Universal Credit; Service charges

How can we invest in existing housing in the light of the ‘borrowing cap’?
Asset management plans; Optimisation of assets; Right to Buy; Stock options and housing transfers; Achieving the Decent Homes Standard

How can we get ‘value for money’ and excellent customer service?
Achieving efficiency; Lean systems thinking

How can we invest in new housing including regeneration in the light of the ‘borrowing cap’?
Social housing grants; Securing long-term finance through bonds; Development companies, joint ventures, and arm’s length management organisations

The day includes a Participatory Case Study – Business Planning for a Local Authority Housing Revenue Account.

The session is accompanied by a very useful book for future reference: 'Developments in Local Authority Finance'

Outcomes

Delegates will leave with an understanding of recent developments in Housing Finance, government requirements and targets.

Who Should Attend

All those with an interest in developments in local authority housing finance in England, including Senior Management & Housing Managers in Local Authorities, Arm’s Length Management Organisations, Elected Members, ALMO Board Members, Housing Accountants, Civil Servants, Tenant Representatives and College Lecturers. The course will assume a basic knowledge of local authority housing finance but will not assume that delegates are experts.

Customised Course

We are able to customise all of our in house courses to your own needs.

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