Events

Are you a leader, manager, or key decision-maker in a council navigating the challenges of the private rented sector?

With the Renters Rights Act finally set to receive Royal Assent, the private rented sector is on the brink of a comprehensive transformation. This long-awaited legislation introduces new responsibilities and opportunities for councils, but it also raises critical questions: What now? Are your private sector housing teams, housing options/solutions teams, and other internal services ready to meet the challenge?

Join us for ‘The Renters Rights Act - What Now?’, an essential session designed to help councils like yours understand the implications of this landmark legislation, prepare for the changes ahead, and ensure your teams are equipped to deliver.

We're thrilled to bring you an expert panel including:

• Helen Buckingham from Jigsaw
• Ben Yarrow from Marks Out of Tenancy
• Al Mcclenahan from Justice for Tenants, and;
• Teresa Howarth, Associate Consultant for Trueman Change

What You’ll Gain

This event will provide a practical and insightful exploration of the Renters Rights Act and its impact on councils. You’ll leave with:

• A clear understanding of the new responsibilities and opportunities created by the Act.
• Insights into how the Government’s Jigsaw programme, including updates, webinars, and checklists, can support your council.
• Strategies to ensure your teams - private sector housing, housing options/solutions, and beyond - are prepared to meet the demands of this shake-up.
• Tools to build internal collaboration and ensure all relevant services are on board.

Why Attend?

The Renters Rights Act represents one of the most significant changes to the private rented sector in decades. Preparing now will ensure your council is ready to navigate these changes effectively, support your communities, and seize the opportunities this legislation brings.

This is your chance to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and gain the knowledge and tools you need to lead your teams through this pivotal moment.
Don’t miss out - register today and take the first step toward ensuring your council is ready for the future of the private rented sector.

Are  you a Director/Programme Lead who needs to engage with the community? 

If so you’ll know how important, and yet challenging it can be! With political sensitivities, competing views and “complaining about the council” being a popular pastime, it’s certainly no job for the weak! 

Join us for “Why community engagement is hard” to hear about the challenges and how to overcome them, from people with over 20 years of experience in working with communities to shape public services. 

This panel discussion will include: 

Common pitfalls of organisations looking to engage with communities 
How to get the balance right with political sensitivities and competing opinions 
Real life case studies of community engagement on a range of issues 
Engaging with groups who don’t traditionally liaise with the council 
Turning insight into strategy – how to make your engagement worthwhile. 
 

Why attend? 

Learn from our panel of experts how to do community engagement well, in a way that builds bridges and doesn’t feel like a “tickbox” exercise. 

Are you a CEO, Director or Senior Manager in a council going through LGR? 

If so, you'll know the huge impact on people that will be happening around local government reorganisation process right now and over the next 3 years. As we build cases for change and start to get clarity from the government in coming months, pace will increase and this will impact behaviours, resilience and potential conflict. 

Join us for ‘Leading Change during LGR’, an insightful session designed to help leaders like you learn from our research with others who have been through the process, bolster your own resilience and explore impacts of uncertainty on behaviour and leadership. 

What You’ll Gain 

This event will provide a deep dive into our recent research around the impact of LGR on the people it impacts, and equip you with key tools and techniques to help you lead during this challenging time. We’ll cover: 

• What we can learn from people who have been through this process 
• How psychological research can help to explain what the impact will be 
• Tools which managers and leaders can apply to boost their own resilience 
• How to navigate uncertainty 

Why Attend? 

LGR is a hugely complex and uncertain process. Preparing yourself now for what will come over the coming months and years will increase your resilience and readiness, and enable you to lead your teams from a stronger place.  

Connect with peers, exchange ideas, and leave feeling empowered to make a tangible difference in your organisation.