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Major regeneration programmes are now very much back in the hands of local authorities, putting together the various pieces of the jigsaw and providing the legal mechanisms whereby all parties can work together to maximise value of Council assets, whilst achieving the best possible results and outcomes for local communities.

Does this mean that Housing Associations are no longer in control, or is the situation more complex than it seems? This important conference will examine what is happening in the market, consider changes which are already happening on the ground, the impact on public, private and voluntary sector stakeholders, the measures which will be needed to stimulate housing recovery and the potential consequences for future housing policy of the results of the forthcoming General Election.

An expert panel of speakers has been assembled representing the interests of Local Authorities, the Homes and Communities Agency, Registered Social Landlords/Housing Associations and private sector housebuilders and contractors to provide comprehensive coverage of the issues in question, encompassing a wide range of views. Debate is expected to be lively as different protagonists express their own expectations and requirements, as well as providing "open forum" exchanges between panel members and delegates throughout the day. Interest levels in this conference are expected to be correspondingly high, so early booking is strongly recommended!

Issues to be discussed include: 

• Who rules the roost? Why are Local Authorities a rising force?
• What are the new opportunities for public: private sector partnerships?
• How can Local Authorities best use their powers?
• How can regeneration objectives be successfully delivered?
• What can be done to kick-start schemes in challenging market conditions?
• What are the likely impacts arising from the General Election?
• What are the key characteristics of successful deal structures?
• In future, how will funding be accessed and project risks managed?
• What is the future role of Housing Associations/ Registered Social Landlords?
• What can private sector housebuilders and contractors offer?
• What lessons can be learned from existing programmes?

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