NATIONAL HOUSING CONFERENCE 2010
Date:
24 March 2010
Description:
The Challenges facing Housing Providers in 2010 and beyond will be under discussion at the upcoming 11th National Housing Conference (NHC). For the first time, this conference will be hosted in association with the SFHA.
Date & Location: Wednesday, 24 March 2010 at Doubletree Dunblane Hydro, Perth Road, Dunblane, FK15 0HG
Synopsis: Housing providers in Scotland currently face a range of challenges in their delivery of value for the public purse whilst increasing the choice and supply of available housing and seeking to build sustainable communities. The current level of uncertainty across the sector in relation to public and private sources of funding and the forthcoming proposed changes to the regulatory regime under which Scottish housing providers operate will give rise to further challenges for RSLs and Local Authorities.
Who should attend:
Registered Social Landlords (RSLs)
Local Authorities
Managers and officers in housing, regeneration, economic,development and planning
Finance officers
Tenants associations
Housing and planning consultants
Funders
Developers
Programme: Expert speakers will discuss the key legal and regulatory issues which housing providers must address, including: credit and finance arrangements; group structures and joint working; development partnerships; public procurement; the modernised regulatory regime; and the evolution of housing policy in Scotland.
Speakers include Alex Neil MSP, Minister for Housing and Communities; Andrew Field, Scottish Federation of Housing Associations, Kennedy Foster, Council of Mortgage Lenders; Brian Gegan, Cairn Housign Association, Professor Duncan MacLennan, University of St Andrews; Len Freedman, Derek Hogg and James McMorrow, Harper Macleod LLP.
Full Programme and Breakout Group details will be announced shortly.
Conference Fee : £100 + VAT (£117.50)
Event Organiser
Claire Kissock
Email claire.kissock@harpermacleod.co.uk.
www.harpermacleod.co.uk
ASBESTOS: NEW GUIDANCE FOR DUTY HOLDERS
Date:
25 March 2010
Description:
ACS Physical Risk Control Ltd
T: 0141 427 5171 F: 0141 427 2722 E: acs@acs-env.com W: www.acs-env.com
Specialists in Physical Risk Management and Control, incorporating Management of Asbestos, Health & Safety and the Environment
ASBESTOS: NEW GUIDANCE FOR DUTY HOLDERS
Masterclass by Prof Roger Willey on the MDHS 100 Replacement
Thursday 25th March, Audi Conference Centre, Glasgow
The long-awaited replacement to MDHS 100 has now been published: HSG264 ‘Asbestos: The Survey Guide’.
The current asbestos surveys have been renamed and more detailed guidance is now given on sampling and surveying, on the Duty Holder and on competence of surveyors. Also, for the first time, guidance is given for surveying in domestic properties, which is of particular relevance to RSL’s.
0900: Registration / Refreshments
0930-1100:
The 21st Century asbestos problem
Regulation 4
What is meant by the Duty to Manage and the Duty Holder
The detailed changes to asbestos surveys
1100: Refreshments
1115-1230
What is meant by competence of surveyors and survey organisations
The new guidance on asbestos surveying in domestic premises
1230
Discussion Session
1300: Close
Prof. Roger Willey is a renowned asbestos expert and is Managing Director of ACS Physical Risk Control Limited, who are firmly placed as one of the UK’s leading consultancies in asbestos related research, management, testing and training.
Prices – £95 plus VAT per delegate. A 10% discount is offered for bookings of 3 or more places.
Venue – Audi Conference Centre, 520 Hillington Road, Braehead, Glasgow, G52 4UB
To Book or for Further Information – Please contact: Catriona Young on: Tel: 0141 427 5171, Fax: 0141 427 2722 or email catriona@acs-env.com
Contact Email:
acs@acs-env.com
Contact Website:
www.acs-env.com
Contact Telephone:
0141 427 5171
HOT TOPIC ON HEALTH AND SAFETY
Date:
06 May 2010
Description:
The widely anticipated Hot Topic on Health & Safety is now ready for booking!
The event will take place at Jury's Inn, 80 Jamaica Street, Glasgow on the afternoon of May 6, 2010.
Hear from keynote speakers Ivor and Jeff from Fifth Dimension, who will use their unique communication skills to give us their own take on behaviours and attitudes related to health and safety, and Elena Fry, Partner, Biggart Baillie LLP, who will cover how to avoid incidents and court action by maintaining simple steps to best protect your organisation.
Join in a variety of workshops on Risk Assessments, EVH new Health & Safety Manual, Personal Safety in the Workplace and Driving at Work. Further information and a booking form can be found on our website www.evh.org.uk.
Don't miss your chance to be part of this great value event which is filling up fast!
TIS CONFERENCE
Date:
12 June 2010
Description:
The Tenants Information Service (TIS) is delighted to announce that Housing Minister, Alex Neil will be giving a Ministerial Address at the opening session of this year’s annual conference.
The conference will be held at The Beardmore Hotel, Clydebank on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th June 2010. In recognition of financial issues facing landlords and tenants’ organisations this year the cost of the conference is being frozen at 2009 prices.
The theme of the conference ties in with the Government’s proposals in the Housing Bill to improve housing services with the introduction of the Social Housing Charter and the new housing regulator in Scotland.
In addition to workshops there will be a panel session debating investment in affordable housing with guest speakers including representatives from the Scottish Government and Clydesdale Bank. On Saturday evening the winners of the Frances Nelson MBE Award 2010 will be presented with their prizes.
This is the biggest tenants’ event in the calendar and is also open to tenant participation staff and members of staff supporting tenants’ organisations so BOOK A PLACE NOW before it’s too late.
You can download all the information you need for annual conference and the Frances Nelson MBE Award 2010 from the TIS website at www.tis.org.uk or you can telephone the Glasgow office to have it sent out to you on 0141 248 1242. If you have any queries email info@tis.org.uk.
EVH/SHARE SOCIAL EMPLOYERS CONFERENCE
Date:
17 June 2010
Description:
Not Just Another Conference is the theme for the joint EVH/SHARE Social Employers Conference, which is being held on June 17, 2010 at 29 Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow.
We're really excited about this year's event because it offers more than just another Conference - you will take away loads of outputs from the day. All too often information gained at conventional training and seminars is forgotten within a week - not this time. Our approach this year is guaranteed to grab your attention and enhance your learning experience.
Our keynote speakers are an exciting blend of leading authors and renowned experts in their field who will share new ideas and innovative solutions to meet the challenges ahead.
Browse the programme and speakers information from the link below to whet your appetite to join us on 17 June for what promises to be an altogether different learning experience.
Contact Website:
www.evh.org.uk/content/default.asp?page=s2_18_6
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