EHN Regional Roundtable – North East

Oct
14

Wednesday 14th of October 2026

Virtual Event
FREE – EHN Corporate Members Only

How to Book

This Roundtable is supported by Blanchards Inheritance

  • EHN Regional Roundtables are open to EHN Corporate Members only

  • Due to the nature of the content and discussion during Roundtable sessions, only members who work within local authorities will be permitted to attend, with the exception of invited guest speakers

  • Participants will be added to the Regional Roundtable local to their respective authority only

  • To secure your place at your local Regional Roundtable, simply email [email protected] with the name and email address of those within the authority who would like to be included

  • Members will subsequently be added to a Regional Roundtable mailing list, an outline agenda and meeting link being sent out to all who register, one week prior to the event

  • Members will be added to all events in the calendar for their respective region, although there is no obligation to attend all scheduled events

  • If you would like to add any items for discussion to the agenda prior to any Roundtable session, please email [email protected] to ensure any topics are included

Event Details

A new initiative for the Network, the EHN Regional Roundtables provide a dedicated, online space for empty homes practitioners to come together in a supportive and collaborative forum. Initially to be held triannually, these sessions are designed to enable officers to share ideas, discuss casework, exchange best practice and reflect on challenges with peers working in similar roles, within a friendly and like-minded environment.

Established across all nine regions of England, alongside an additional Roundtable for Wales, sessions are open to EHN Corporate Members and will take place virtually, making them accessible regardless of location.

As part of EHN’s ambition to expand its reach and strengthen practitioner input into our policy development and lobbying activity, the Regional Roundtables will play an important role in shaping the Network’s understanding of emerging issues, pressures and opportunities at a regional and local level. They are intended to complement rather than replace existing forums and networks, adding value to the landscape of practitioner engagement already taking place.

Each Roundtable will also feature guest speakers, with content shaped by regional priorities. Speakers, sessions and contributors will be drawn from across the empty homes sector and wider housing field, responding to the issues and expertise most relevant to each region.

About Blanchards Inheritance

Blanchards Inheritance Ltd is a specialist firm supporting public sector organisations in resolving cases where the rightful owners of property or assets cannot be readily identified. Working closely with local authorities, housing associations, and government bodies, we apply expert genealogical research and investigative techniques to locate and verify next of kin and legitimate property owners with precision and confidence.

Our rigorous, evidence-based approach ensures that every claim is thoroughly substantiated before proceedings advance, protecting public sector partners from legal risk and reputational exposure. Once rightful beneficiaries or owners are identified, we seamlessly transition into full estate and property administration, ensuring assets are handled lawfully, efficiently, and in the public interest.

With a strong track record of resolving complex cases, Blanchards Inheritance Ltd provides the transparency, compliance, and professional rigour that public sector clients demand - delivering outcomes that are fully documented.

For more information on how Blanchards can support you in your role, please contact: [email protected] or visit: https://blanchardsltd.co.uk

Local Authorities within the North East Region

Darlington

Durham

Gateshead

Hartlepool

Middlesbrough

Newcastle upon Tyne

North Tyneside

Northumberland

Redcar and Cleveland

South Tyneside

Stockton-on-Tees

Sunderland