Guidance

Explore a summer programme of events for local government

A series of events for local government aimed at supporting an increase in the delivery of housing-led developments.

This guidance was withdrawn on

This learning is now complete. There will be a Winter Learning Programme scheduled for November 2021.

Applies to England

Our Local Government Capacity Centre has set up a summer learning programme to support authorities and help build more homes.

Summer learning programme schedule

Local government officers can learn more about the set of knowledge-sharing sessions in June and book their places.

Introduction to Homes England

A focused look at Homes England as the government’s housing delivery agency.

Date: 14 June 2021

Time: 11:00am to 12:00pm

Registration deadline: 10 June 2021

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Introduction to brownfield sites

Introducing the challenges facing brownfield sites.

Date: 15 June 2021

Time: 11:00am to 12:30pm

Registration deadline: 11 June 2021

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Principles of market failure

To understand the principle of market failure and how it can be assessed to support a rationale for public sector intervention.

Date: 16 June 2021

Time: 11:00am to 2:00pm

Registration deadline: 14 June 2021

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Affordable Homes Programme and Planning (S106)

An understanding of affordable housing grants and how this can complement the planning process to deliver additional affordable homes.

Date: 17 June 2021

Time: 11:00am to 12:00pm

Registration deadline: 15 June 2021

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Market Insights

A high-level overview of the Homes England research and analysis team and their priorities, including market insights, economic forecasting, and evaluation.

Date: 17 June 2021

Time: 2:00pm to 3:30pm

Registration deadline: 15 June 2021

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An Introduction to delivery partnerships

Do’s & don’ts of designing, implementing & managing effective delivery partnerships.

Date: 18 June 2021

Time: 11:00am to 12:30pm

Registration deadline: 16 June 2021

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Effective project management

Principles of project management through the implementation of large, complex schemes.

Date: 21 June 2021

Time: 11:00am to 12:30pm

Registration deadline: 17 June 2021

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Understanding Compulsory Purchase Orders

The essentials of Compulsory Purchase Orders, giving you a basic understanding of how to progress and implement one.

Date: 22 June 2021

Time: 2:00pm to 3:30pm

Registration deadline: 18 June 2021

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Development appraisals and viability

Gain an understanding of development appraisals and viability of residential-led schemes.

Date: 23 June 2021

Time: 2:00pm to 3:30pm

Registration deadline: 21 June 2021

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Design codes

An update on the latest planning policy relating to design, including an introduction to the National Model Design Code.

Date: 24 June 2021

Time: 11:00am to 12:20am

Registration deadline: 22 June 2021

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Using Homes England frameworks

An overview of technical frameworks, how to access them, what services they provide and the benefits of using them to support your housing delivery.

Date: 25 June 2021

Time: 11:00am to 12:00pm

Registration deadline: 23 June 2021

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