PFI in Social Housing

The UK is facing many challenges in meeting the housing needs of economically disadvantaged households. Lack of adequate housing and the constraints of public funds result in the increasing use of private sector participation in the supply and financing of social housing.

The need for investment in the social and public housing sector in the UK has led to growing requirements for private finance and innovative finance solutions.

This two day conference is designed to give a comprehensive update of the state of the social housing market in the UK and the current role that PFI and PPP is playing. Through a series of targeted presentations and focused case studies the event will give you the opportunity to discover the latest developments surrounding social housing and regeneration projects in the UK.

Key topics to be discussed will include:

• Progress towards targets - how is social housing moving in the right direction?
• Contractual issues - are we moving towards standardisation?
• LIFT and other funding methods - is PFI a cohesive funding solution?
• Developing the role of ALMO's in social housing
• Case study - Cheshire Extra Care housing scheme
• Partnerships - the evolving relationship between the public and the private sector
• Housing market renewal pathfinders
• Priority estate projects
• Focus on HRA's
• Alternatives to PFI - are other routes of procurement a safer bet?

Benefits of attending:

• Hear the latest social housing developments and initiatives from the UK Government
• Consider new urban regeneration aims
• Discuss the new methods implemented by local authorities
• Learn about tried and tested models through case studies
• Update yourself on the latest innovative financing techniques and models

Confirmed speakers include:

• Anne Kirkham, Deputy Director, Decent Homes and Housing Finance, Department of Communities and Local Government
• Jeremy Allcock, Head of Project Finance, Nationwide
• Richard Hill, Director, Programmes and Procurement, Housing Corporation
• Mick Howarth, Senior Manager, Older People's Services, Cheshire County Council
• Mateu Turro, Associate Director, European Investment Bank
• Chris Kelsall, Director, Mpulse Limited
• Martin Cheeseman, Director of Housing, London Borough of Brent
• Jackie Mason, Strategy & Policy Director, Elevate East Lancashire
• Paul McKenner, Project Director, Ashford Borough Council
• Alan Benson, Head of Housing & Homelessness, Greater London Authority
• Joe Reeves, Assistant Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers
• Alan Aisbett, Partner, Pinsent Masons
• Alex Guy, Head of Social Housing, DLA Piper UK LLP