SOUTH WEST 2019SOUTH WEST 201915-16 MAY 2019

MERCURE BRISTOL GRAND HOTEL#SOUTHWEST2019

THE BIGGEST AND BEST HOUSING EVENT IN THE SOUTH WEST.

Sponsored by:

09.20 - 09.50

CIH Inspiring our Future Leaders - Marlborough SuiteJoin us at the CIH stand in the Exhibition area to hear from James Ballantyne, business change agent, LiveWest, from CIH Futures group of younger housing professionals and Sam Wyatt, resident involvement officer, Exeter City Council, a participant of last year’s Aspiring Leaders event, on how CIH can help develop career aspirations.Chaired byMichael Ash, head of housing, Swindon Borough CouncilJill Allcoat, regional manager, CIH

10:00 Conference welcome - BallroomBarbara Shaw, chair, CIH South West regional board

10:15 The state of the nation - BallroomGavin will open the conference by discussing the really big issues affecting housing organisations in the region - rising homelessness, a worsening affordability crisis, a desperate need to build many more new homes and, after Grenfell, a need to ‘get the basics right’ and win back the trust of tenants.Gavin Smart, deputy chief executive, CIH

10:45 Disruptive innovators - BallroomSociety and the housing sector is on a trajectory of rapid change of a speed and scale that is unprecedented. The nature of the way we provide housing services is fundamentally shifting - there is no going back. Ian Wright, managing director of the Disruptive Innovators Network will explore how disruption will affect housing providers and what we can learn from the world’s best innovators including Apple, Google, John Lewis, Airbnb and Virgin Atlantic. Ian will discuss whether you are solving the right problem, how to become a complete and utter failure and why everyone needs to become a storyteller. Avril Chester, founder and chief executive of Cancer Central UK and a finalist at the Women in IT awards 2018 will share how a life-changing event led her to use her IT experience to become a leading entrepreneur and grow a tech start-up from scratchIan Wright, managing director, Disruptive Innovators NetworkAvril Chester, founder & chief executive, Cancer Central UK

11:30 Refreshments and exhibition viewing - Wessex, Marlborough and Devon Suites

11:45-12:30

Designing for the future - Ballroom

Tom Russell from the award-winning architects Emmett Russell will bring his skills and experience to challenge the design of new homes. Focusing on suburban intensification and the efficient use of under-utilised land, Tom will provoke thought and debate about how councils and housing associations can integrate new developments to better promote community life and child-friendly neighbourhoods.Tom Russell, director, Emmett Russell Architects

11:45-12:30

Data is the new oil - Duchess 1

The world’s most valuable resource is no longer oil, but data. Business titans such as Apple, Amazon and Microsoft focus much of their business strategy around the possession and exploitation of data and they are now the most valuable businesses in the world.... and they look unstoppable. Clearly, organisations that are flourishing have one thing in common: expert use of data to drive their businesses forward. Hear from Colin Sales from 3C Consultants on how data is having a substantial impact on the success and security of a business and what you need to do to both capitalise on data and secure the future of your organisation.Colin Sales, managing director, 3C Consultants

12:00-12:45

Customer involvement in fire safety works - Duchess 2

Sue and AJ will bring their energy and experience to this interactive session where they will share the challenges and opportunities of undertaking large-scale fire safety works on complex occupied blocks. This session will appeal to anyone trying to implement fire safety improvements with minimal disruption to customers.Sue Shaw, director of homes, neighbourhoods and regeneration, Plymouth Community HomesAJ Eaton, divisional director, Mi-Space

12:00-12:45

Are we building for the wrong generation? - Duchess 3

Karolina will share her insight and fascinating research in to the needs and aspirations of millennials and facilitate a debate about the potential mismatch between the homes that we are currently building, and the homes that the evidence, demographic patterns and habits are telling us might be needed.Karolina Davies, head of homeownership and sales, Yarlington Housing Group

12:00-12:45

Customer-centric service provision - Duchess 4

Louise will bring her passion and experience to this lively session, where she will explore how the sector can challenge how we deliver services, to create real and meaningful customer-centred cultures.Louise Swain, chief executive, Alliance Homes

12:30 Lunch and exhibition viewing13.00 – 13.30

CIH Futures supports South West housing organisations to provide boardroom experience - Marlborough SuiteIn summer 2018, Yarlington Housing Group took the innovative step, actively to seek younger candidates to apply to join their board and worked with CIH Futures to attract CIH members who were under the age of 30 as candidates. Join us at the CIH stand in the Exhibition area to hear from the successful applicant Jimmy Overill and Gemma Burton-Connolly, Yarlington’s Head of Governance and Legal, who led the initiative. Jimmy and Gemma will talk about their experiences and the importance and benefits of an organisation taking this step in providing board experience to younger housing professionals and how it can help develop career aspirations and support the organisation’s strategic direction.Chaired byJill Allcoat, regional manager south west, CIH

13:45 What’s next in regulation? - BallroomJonathan Walters from the Regulator for Social Housing and Fiona Underwood from consultancy Altair will discuss the regulator’s role in a new political and economic environment as Brexit bites plus insights on where we are with the Social Housing Green Paper. Jonathan Walters, deputy director strategy and performance, Regulator of Social HousingFiona Underwood, co-chief executive, Altair Ltd

14:30 For-profit housing associations - a threat or opportunity for the sector? - Ballroom As we struggle to meet the immense housing need and solve the housing crisis, we’ll hear from, and about for-profit housing associations and the role that they can play in meeting need.Rob Beiley, partner, Trowers and HamlinsBen Denton, managing director, Legal & General Affordable Homes

15:15 Refreshments and exhibition viewing - Wessex, Marlborough and Devon Suites15:30-16:15

Planning demystified - BallroomAs directors at the retained planning consultancy of housing associations in the South West, Meghan and Jonathan will bring their expertise and regional focus, giving a jargon-busting overview of planning and some of the changes that are taking place.Meghan Rossiter, associate director, Tetlow King PlanningJonathan Adams, director, Tetlow King Planning

15:30-16:15

Embracing the digital agenda - Duchess 1Julie will share the challenges and opportunities of embracing the digital era to provide improved services and strengthen your business.Julie Hawker, joint chief executive, Cosmic

15:45-16:30

Modern methods of construction - Duchess 2We can’t solve the housing crisis alone. If we are to build anywhere near the number of new affordable homes that we need, we have to think differently and embrace Modern Methods of Construction, at scale. This session will explore how through collaboration we can do this, and will share with the audience the work that Advantage South West is doing on this, here in the South West. It will give the audience the opportunity to share their experiences and thoughts and register their interest in the project ASW is leading.Sioned Hughes, principal consultant, Altair LtdJake Snell, design, quality and construction manager, Yarlington Housing GroupMatt Carroll, director, Altair Ltd

15:45-16:30

Help to Buy - Duchess 3

The Help to Buy equity loan was introduced in 2013 to help first-time buyers purchase new homes – some say that it merely supports private developers to boost their bottom line. So, what has Help to Buy South West delivered in the region and what does the future hold for Help to Buy? Jill Gregg, executive director, Westward Housing GroupTony Quigley, director of home ownership, SovereignHayley Rossiter, home ownership services manager, Help to Buy South West

15:45-16:30

Innovative housing solutions for the retirement generation - Duchess 4

Lex returns to the conference to share his insights on meeting the housing needs of our aging population and the effect that the arrival of the baby boomer generation into retirement will have on us all. This interactive session aims to inform, educate and entertain and requires audience participation. Lex Cumber, business development director, Castleoak Group

16:15 Refreshments and exhibition viewing - Wessex, Marlborough and Devon Suites

16:30-17:00

Domestic abuse – it’s your business (including the CIH Presidential Appeal) - BallroomMillions of people experience domestic abuse every year and two women are killed by their partner or ex-partner every week. Around 300 housing organisations have made it their business by signing up to CIH’s Make a Stand campaign to provide support for people experiencing domestic abuse. Frank Mullane MBE set up Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse in April 2008 in memory of his sister Julia Pemberton and her son Will – whose murders in 2003 prompted a huge inquiry exposing the difficulties families face when losing a loved one through domestic abuse. He’ll provide insights into his own experience both personal and professional as he discusses domestic homicide reviews and the importance of raising the status of the victim and professionals. Frank Mullane MBE, chief executive officer, Advocacy After Fatal Domestic AbuseJim Strang, president, CIH

17:00 Drinks Reception - Wessex SuiteMingle in the exhibition area over a glass of wine at the end of a packed day one

22:00 After Party - Cellar barAll conference participants are invited to the South West 2019 After Party sponsored by BRC. Tickets are free of charge and must be collected from the BRC stand in the exhibition hall. Tickets include a welcome drink.

SOUTH WEST 2019SOUTH WEST 201915-16 MAY 2019

MERCURE BRISTOL GRAND HOTEL#SOUTHWEST2019

THE BIGGEST AND BEST HOUSING EVENT IN THE SOUTH WEST.

Sponsored by:

08.50 - 09.20

CIH Inspiring our Future Leaders - Marlborough SuiteJoin us at the CIH stand in the Exhibition area to hear from James Ballantyne, business change agent, LiveWest, of the CIH Futures group of younger housing professionals and John Bryant, strategic housing and enabling officer, Tewkesbury Borough Council, a participant of last year’s Aspiring Leaders event, on how CIH can help develop career aspirations.Chaired byMichael Ash, head of housing, Swindon Borough CouncilJill Allcoat, regional manager, CIH

09:30 Conference welcome - BallroomBarbara Shaw, chair, CIH South West regional board

09:45 Homes England - the new way - BallroomAdam Morton Homes England will share their successes and ambitions for how, collectively, we will deliver 300,000 homes a year and solve the housing crisis.Adam Morton, senior specialist, strategy and policy, Homes England

10:30 Resilience in an uncertain market - BallroomRobert returns to the conference by popular demand to share his insights in to the housing market including how housing is changing and how, as a sector we are responding.Robert Grundy, head of housing, Savills

11:15 Refreshments and exhibition viewing - Wessex, Marlborough and Devon Suites11:30-12:15

The challenges and opportunities of community led development - Ballroom

This lively and interactive session will explore the realities of Southmead Development Trust’s work in driving community-led regeneration in North Bristol.Lindy Morgan, regeneration team leader, Southmead Development TrustMike Fox, associate planning director, Nash Partnership

11:30-12:15

Taking advantage of the removal of the Housing Revenue Account borrowing cap - Duchess 1

Lawrence will share how Exeter City Council is embracing the opportunities available to help solve the housing crisis. What opportunities do councils have now and what are the challenges?Lawrence Blake, service lead - housing tenancy services, Exeter City Council

11:45-12:30

Partnering with local authorities - Duchess 2

The housing crisis, the lifting of the Housing Revenue Account borrowing cap, and an increasing commercial ambition by many local authorities make for the perfect ingredients for joint venture opportunities with the public sector. Matthew will bring his experience of public and private sector partnerships to inspire new ways of thinking and working to help solve the housing crisis.Matthew Waters, partner, Bevan BrittanTom Titherington, executive director, development and commercial, Sovereign

11:45-12:30

Mainstreaming shared ownership - Duchess 3

This session will debate the challenges of familiarising the general public with shared ownership and tackling the myths and misunderstandings. Come along prepared to participate and share your thoughts.Amy Nettleton, assistant development director – sales and marketing, Aster Group

11:45-12:30

Criminal exploitation and county lines - Duchess 4

No one really knows how many young people across the country are being forced to take part, but The Children’s Commissioner estimates there are at least 46,000 children in England who are being exploited through child criminal exploitation, or ‘county lines’. Tragically young people in the South West are being exploited in larger numbers through ‘county lines’ and can often be seen by professionals as criminals. This session demonstrates the benefits of local police forces and housing providers working together to disrupt this gang-related activity to protect the most vulnerable.DI Paul Franklin, dedicated crime team, Wiltshire Police

12:15 Lunch and exhibition viewing - Wessex, Marlborough and Devon Suites

12.45 - 13.15

CIH Inspiring our Future Leaders - Marlborough SuiteJoin us at the CIH stand in the Exhibition area to hear from James Ballantyne, business change agent, LiveWest, of the CIH Futures group of younger housing professionals and Adam Clark, development officer, Sovereign Housing Association, a participant of last year’s Aspiring Leaders event, on how CIH can help develop career aspirations.Chaired byMichael Ash, head of housing, Swindon Borough CouncilJill Allcoat, regional manager, CIH

13:30 Community place-shaping - BallroomRipping up the rule book. From the organisation that brought you the Old Peoples Home for 4 year olds, and of course the fabulous Mary and Marina from Goggle Box, Rachel Baker from St Monica Trust will share with you how they are doing things a little differently. Focussing on community place shaping and intergenerational living, Rachel will share how St Monica Trust have developed a wholly inclusive, sustainable and intergenerational community with their most recent and awe inspiring development, The Chocolate Quarter.Rachel Baker, marketing and communications director, St Monica Trust

14:15 Refreshments and exhibition viewing - Wessex, Marlborough and Devon Suites

14:45 Forecasting vs resilience testing - BallroomSue will set out what forecasts for the economy, house prices, and the impact of Brexit can’t do, as well as exploring the benefits that can be achieved through stress testing, resilience assessments and thinking through recovery planning. Sue Harvey, partner, Campbell Tickell

15:30 The importance of agile working - BallroomLiveWest is geographically dispersed across the South West and has made huge investment in new regional offices and the use of new technology. This session will explore what LiveWest have done to embrace agile working to optimise its performance and allow staff to do their best work.Suzanne Brown, executive director of neighbourhoods and customer services, LiveWest

16:00-16:15

Chair’s closing remarks - BallroomBarbara Shaw, chair, CIH South West regional board