The Empty Homes Network (EHN) is pleased to announce the launch of a new member service for 2026: EHN Regional Roundtables.
A new initiative for the Network, the Regional Roundtables will provide a dedicated, online space for empty homes practitioners to come together in a supportive and collaborative forum. Initially to be held biannually, 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.
The Roundtables will be established across all nine regions of England, alongside an additional Wales Roundtable, ensuring national coverage and creating opportunities for participation from across the country. Sessions will be 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.
On the launch, EHN Secretary and Policy Lead Adam Cliff, said; “The Regional Roundtables are about creating space for practitioners to talk openly, learn from one another and feel supported in what can often be a challenging and specialist role. They will also help ensure that the experiences and insights of officers across the country continue to inform and strengthen EHN’s policy and advocacy work.”
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.
2026 Roundtable Regions and Meeting Dates
East Midlands - 24th February | 16th June | 6th October
East of England - 17th March | 7th July | 3rd November
London - 25th February | 17th June | 7th October
North East - 5th March | 24th June | 14th October
North West - 10th March | 30th June | 20th October
South East - 11th March | 1st July | 21st October
South West - 18th March | 8th July | 4th November
Wales - 3rd March | 23rd June | 13th October
West Midlands (Including WMPEOG) - 24th March | 14th July | 10th November
Yorkshire & Humber - 26th March | 16th July | 12th November
If you are unsure which of the above regions your local authority would fall into, please use the attached Excel document to find which region your authority falls within.
Joining your EHN Regional Roundtable
EHN Regional Roundtables are open to EHN Corporate Members only, and 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 are expected to join the Regional Roundtable local to their respective authority only
To confirm 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 involved
Members will subsequently be added to their Regional Roundtable mailing list, with 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
If you are unsure whether your local authority are currently EHN Corporate Members, would like to upgrade or initiate a membership, please email [email protected]
