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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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