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 Estate Research
Estate Research are a firm of genealogists established in 2001, who have built a reputation assisting the public sector. With offices based in Wigan and London, employing over 80 members of staff, the company has evolved significantly over the years, meaning they provide a range of services.
In recognition to the ongoing issues faced by local authorities dealing with long term empty properties, Estate Research are continuously developing their Empty Property Solutions services. Their specialist tracing skills can assist with identifying and tracing missing property owners, as well as assisting with properties whereby the property owner has passed away.
The website offers a range of information on enforcement and advice on how to deal with delays once probate has been granted; www.estateresearchemptyproperties.co.uk.
Their reputation has been built on high levels of professionalism and a robust policy of complete transparency alongside offering simple solutions to help bring empty properties back into public use.
The vast majority of these services are completely free to local authorities and guaranteed by a commitment to achieving a resolution beneficial to all parties involved.
