Rolling Out Local Housing Allowance Mini Conference

Friday 15th February 2008

Local Housing Allowance – the new way in which housing benefit operates for people living in private rented accommodation – will come into effect across the whole of Scotland on 7th April 2008. This one day mini-conference, taking place at the SCSH offices in Edinburgh, will be focused on making practical preparations for the smooth introduction of the new system as well as identifying areas where clarification is still needed from the Department of Work and Pensions.

Places will be limited so early booking is recommended.

BOOK EVENTS ONLINE

Download the pdf flyer and booking form. Click on the links below to access presentations from the day.

Who’s This Event For?

This conference will be relevant for people working in local authorities, private landlords, voluntary sector service providers, RSLs and policy makers.

How Much Does it Cost?

The cost will be £75 for non-members and £50 for SCSH members. The price includes a sandwich lunch.

Any Queries?

0131 226 4382

Programme

10.30 Registration and Coffee

10.45 Welcome and Introduction, Robert Aldridge, SCSH

11.00 The Pathfinder Experience, Alan Sinclair, City of Edinburgh Council

11.30 Preparing for the new system, Department of Work and Pensions

12.00 A Landlord’s perspective, speaker tbc

12.20 The private rented sector & homelessness, speaker from Scottish Government

12.45 Lunch

13.45 The challenges: preparing for the change Peter Meehan, CoSLA Adviser

14.15 Workshop Session: Working to overcome the challenges

15.30 Next Steps

15.45 Conference close