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Case Study: The Community Impact Initiative
Swansea residents encouraged to engage in climate and community actionThe Cii has announced plans for a new community project focused on sustainability in Swansea. This groundbreaking National Lottery funded initiative will use the renovation of a rundown,…
A tale of Jack and Diane
At first sight, this looked like a bit of a headscratcher. An Empty Homes Officer in the West Country had been struggling with a property which seemed to be Stuck In Probate Hell. She buzzed me for a no-obligation chat about it and subsequently decided to…
EHN Conference 2023: Fantastic speakers, informative sessions, and large attendance make for a successful event!
The EHN Conference returned for it’s first in-person event since 2019 on Wednesday 24th May, and with a day packed with informative sessions, fifteen exhibitor stands and our largest ever number of attendees, it proved to be a hugely successful day.Officially…
Do or do not – there is no “try”
Some time ago, an Empty Homes Officer rang me for a chat regarding a particular empty property. As we’ll see, this was a far-sighted decision with a positive outcome and considerable social benefits for her community. The property owner had died and, although…
Housing Portfolio Holder to give Conference Opening Address
The Empty Homes Network are excited to announce that Councillor Sharon Thompson will present the opening address at this year’s National Empty Homes Conference in Birmingham on Wednesday 24th May.As Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness for Birmingham…
EHN Awards 2023: Nomination Submissions Deadline Extended
Further to receiving a number of expressions of interest in Award Submissions for 2023, and to allow for as many nominations across each of our categories as possible, The Empty Homes Network are announcing the extension of the submission deadline for the EHN…
EHN Conference 2023: One month to go!
With only one month to go until the EHN National Empty Homes Conference 2023, there’s still time to secure your place at this year’s flagship event of the year!Taking place on Wednesday 24th May, at The Studio, Cannon Street, Birmingham, we return to our…
EHN Conference 2023: Introducing our Exhibitor Sponsors
The Empty Homes Network are pleased to announce our Exhibitor Sponsors for this year's National Conference on Wednesday 24th May.Continuing their support of the Network and of its members and Conference delegates, Bevan Brittan, Anglia Research Services…
The little hand shakes its fist, the face is hanging out on a spring…
When Councils ask us for help BEHBIU* we’re never entirely sure, until we get under the bonnet, what we’re going to be doing. Will it be as straightforward as tracing the absent owner of an empty home to a new address or providing our local authority client…
EHN Conference 2023: Introducing our Exhibitor+ & Awards Sponsors
The Empty Homes Network are excited to announce our Exhibitor+ and Awards Sponsors for this year's National Conference, on Wednesday 24th May in Birmingham.,Having supported our the Network and our events for a number of years, Estate Research, No Use…
EHN Conference 2023: Introducing our Conference Main Sponsor
The Empty Homes Network are delighted to announce the main event sponsors for this year's Empty Homes Conference on Wednesday 24th May, as Fraser & Fraser.With their knowledge, expertise and support of Empty Homes Officers and owners across the…
EHN Conference 2023: Full line-up of speakers and sessions announced
With only 3 months to go until the EHN National Conference 2023, The Empty Homes Network are excited to announce the full line-up of speakers for this year’s flagship event.Taking place on Wednesday 24th May, at The Studio, Cannon Street, Birmingham, we…
EHN Awards 2023: Submissions Now Open
To coincide with Empty Homes Week 2023 and in support of Action on Empty Homes’ national campaign, the Empty Homes Network are pleased to announce the EHN Awards 2023 are now open for submissions.Presented at our annual Conference to be held in May, the EHN…