CIH LONDON
Welcome to the website for the CIH's London Branch. We are an elected voluntary committee representing members within London, with a mission to raise awareness of the CIH amongst those with an interest in housing.
BREAKING DOWN THE BARRIERS TO DELIVERING SUSTAINABLE AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN LONDON
The London Branch of the Chartered Institute of Housing held a seminar last year to inspire people to get on and deliver sustainable, affordable housing in London. Wates Living Space kindly sponsored the event.
The seminar focused on the practical ways that organisations and people are working together to increase high quality supply.
Despite the current economic climate the key actions summarising the seminar are still relevant today and the contents of that day have been encapsulated in a pamphlet, which we have distributed to London MP’s and senior figures in the London Housing world.
We welcome the fact that the new Mayor of London is committed to increasing the supply of affordable housing. At the same time as engaging in debate about a future London Housing Strategy, we will observe with interest the difference that his housing policy proposals will make to London’s housing situation.
Please do read the pamphlet, have a look at the Resources section of this web page for more information about the seminar itself, the Presentations and good practice examples. Should you have any questions then please contact Cathy Deplessis, Vice Chair, London Branch, or Tracey Gaughan, Policy Officer, London Branch, through Robin Ward, robin.ward@cih.org
The seminar focused on the practical ways that organisations and people are working together to increase high quality supply.
Despite the current economic climate the key actions summarising the seminar are still relevant today and the contents of that day have been encapsulated in a pamphlet, which we have distributed to London MP’s and senior figures in the London Housing world.
We welcome the fact that the new Mayor of London is committed to increasing the supply of affordable housing. At the same time as engaging in debate about a future London Housing Strategy, we will observe with interest the difference that his housing policy proposals will make to London’s housing situation.
Please do read the pamphlet, have a look at the Resources section of this web page for more information about the seminar itself, the Presentations and good practice examples. Should you have any questions then please contact Cathy Deplessis, Vice Chair, London Branch, or Tracey Gaughan, Policy Officer, London Branch, through Robin Ward, robin.ward@cih.org
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Every other month the London Committee meeting will contain a Policy discussion on a "hot" topic.
Alternate meetings will progress the Committees 3 main themes - Membership & Education; Policy and Events.
The Events Group has arranged for one day a month to be available at White Lion Street for a Free Seminar - starting in April
More information about these and any other London Branch events will be distributed at the appropriate times. Details will normally also be posted in the Events section. Most events are Free to CIH members - but occasionally we have to charge a small fee, which helps us to fund the other activities.
Please see box below (2009 Legal Series) for preliminary details on our 2009 series of FREE Legal Seminars
In the meantime, you should all have received an Invitation to the London Lite Lunch during the Harrogate Conference. If you will be at Harrogate this year, try and come along for some Lite refreshments and good networking - but try and let Robin know in advance - so that we don't run out.
Download the flyer here
Alternate meetings will progress the Committees 3 main themes - Membership & Education; Policy and Events.
The Events Group has arranged for one day a month to be available at White Lion Street for a Free Seminar - starting in April
More information about these and any other London Branch events will be distributed at the appropriate times. Details will normally also be posted in the Events section. Most events are Free to CIH members - but occasionally we have to charge a small fee, which helps us to fund the other activities.
Please see box below (2009 Legal Series) for preliminary details on our 2009 series of FREE Legal Seminars
In the meantime, you should all have received an Invitation to the London Lite Lunch during the Harrogate Conference. If you will be at Harrogate this year, try and come along for some Lite refreshments and good networking - but try and let Robin know in advance - so that we don't run out.
Download the flyer here
LONDON AGM - 27 JANUARY 2009
London held its AGM on Tuesday 27th January 2009 at White Lion Street. The event continued London's run of successful events - with 81 people squeezed into the meeting - a record for recent years. Apart from the main business of the evening two very high profile speakers enthralled the delegates. First. Richard Blakeway from the GLA (Mayor Johnson's Hosuing Advisor) spoke passionately about the curent housing scene in London and the Mayor's intended approach.His talk centred around 3 main areas: The role of the Mayor's new strategy; The markt in London at present and the future of Social Housing in London. Unfortunately, for those who were unable to attend, Richard had no formal slides or notes - so we are unable to post them on our web -page. Similarly our second speaker - Steve Benson (CIH - President) also spoke off the cuff (and from the heart!) - so again, we are unable to preserve his comments for all to see. Steve also presented the first two London Student Awards. These awards are for students achieving Corporate membership, via APEX - and the winners were:Stephen Dodd and Taiwo Ojutalayo.
Details of the new Committee are shown elsewhere on the London page.
Details of the new Committee are shown elsewhere on the London page.
CIH LONDON EnewS
EnewS is the newsletter of the CIH London Branch. It is sent out from time to time with information that is relevant to London Members. If you are a CIH London Branch member and you have registered your email address with us, you will automatically receive it. If we do not have your email address, please send it with your name and membership number to Robin Ward on Robin Ward Make a contribution to the EnewS - E-mail Paul Everitt
CIH LONDON POLICY
- Results of London Branch policy consultation meeting August 06 | Read the August 2006 Special Enews
2009 LEGAL SERIES SEMINARS
The London Branch is delighted to have formed a good relationship with two companies who provide expert speakers for our FREE legal series seminars. You can see more information on our seminar partners on their own web sites:
HARDWICKE BUILDING is a barristers' chambers located in Lincoln's Inn, London. Members are experienced in a variety of work including public and housing law. For further information about Hardwicke Building, please see Hardwicke Building Website
Marsdens Solicitors social housing department is established as one of the top teams in the country and is based in Bromley, Kent. The head of their social housing team is Vice Chair of the Social Housing Law Association. For further information about Marsons Solicitors, please see Marsons Solicitors Website
Our next FREE legal series seminar is provisionally arranged for Friday 17th July - full information will be sent out to members as soon as it is available.
HARDWICKE BUILDING is a barristers' chambers located in Lincoln's Inn, London. Members are experienced in a variety of work including public and housing law. For further information about Hardwicke Building, please see Hardwicke Building Website
Marsdens Solicitors social housing department is established as one of the top teams in the country and is based in Bromley, Kent. The head of their social housing team is Vice Chair of the Social Housing Law Association. For further information about Marsons Solicitors, please see Marsons Solicitors Website
Our next FREE legal series seminar is provisionally arranged for Friday 17th July - full information will be sent out to members as soon as it is available.
CIH LONDON PUBLICATIONS
CONTACT DETAILS
If you change your e-mail address - or any other aspect of your contact details - please don't forget to let Robin Ward know, or telephone 020 7520 3390. Don't forget that the London Branch Committee meets at 6.00pm on the first Tuesday of every month - members are always welcome to come and "observe" (and join in). For information about this or any aspect of London Branch contact Robin Ward.
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