Altair and Devonshires Annual Welsh Leadership and Strategic Event 2024

08/02/2024 @ 12:15 pm – 6:00 pm –

With the turbulent economic climate and continuous squeeze on costs, Housing Associations in Wales, more than ever are required to adapt, work collaboratively, and consider the challenges on the horizon.

In this half day seminar, we will consider the expectations set by the Minister and Welsh Government for the Sector; look at the implications of growth and collaboration, key sector risks and how to operate effectively with tenants at the heart of what you do.

Partnering through a Regeneration

22/02/2024 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm –

In this webinar, Partners Jonnna Bouloux and Jonathan Corris are looking at the use of joint ventures in regeneration projects and the key takeaways involved.

Smaller Housing Association Forum

29/02/2024 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm –

We hope you’re able to join us for our next meeting of the Smaller Housing Association Forum.
The February agenda includes:
– What do the revised Consumer Standards mean for you?
– What will a more proactive Consumer Regulation regime mean for smaller HAs?

We look forward to having you attend the event!

Consumer Standards: What is required of local authorities?

04/03/2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm –

With the most significant changes in social housing regulation for over a decade due to be implemented imminently, and a greater focus than ever on the obligations on local authorities to provide safe, secure and decent homes, this webinar will explore what is required of local authorities under the revised Consumer Standards including:

– Key changes in the requirements of the Consumer Standards
– Tenant engagement requirements
– Ensuring appropriate oversight and accountability of compliance
– The approach of the Regulator
– Lessons learned from recent regulatory notices

A conversation with the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) and Resolve on Anti-social Behaviour

05/03/2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm –

We are delighted to be joined by Dr Yoric Irving-Clarke, of the APPG and Tom Nevitt, Head of Strategy at Resolve.

During this session, our guest speakers will be answering a number of questions posed to them.

Dr Yoric Irving-Clarke will be highlighting key findings and recommendations within the APPG report on ASB.

Tom Nevitt will be considering recommendations made by ASB Resolve, supported by the work of the APPG on ASB.

If you would like to put any questions to our guest speakers in advance of the session, please use the Q&A box when registering.

InLaws Programme – Top Ten Tips: Key skills for Junior Lawyers

06/03/2024 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm –

This in person seminar will explore a variety of soft skills and provide valuable tips to help Junior Lawyers, Paralegals, Trainee and NQ Solicitors boost their careers. The session will be interactive, with the audience encouraged to participate and share their experiences and insights. The afternoon will end with drinks and networking.

New Consumer Standards (Part 1)

07/03/2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm –

We will provide an overview of the new Consumer Standards issued on 29th February looking in particular at what the key changes are to the current and draft standards and priority areas to be focussing on for 1st April.

A Reflection on the Housing Ombudsman Insight Report on Service Charges

12/03/2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm –

Following the Housing Ombudsman’s Insight Report on Service Charges published in December 2023, Mark Foxcroft and Rebecca Brady consider the jurisdiction of the Ombudsman in relation to service charges, and its expectation of landlords in relation to the administration of these costs.

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