Do you think that a working knowledge of local authority housing finance in Scotland would put you and your colleagues in a position of advantage?
Scottish authorities face the challenge of achieving the ‘Scottish Housing Quality Standard’ while continuing to set affordable rents and delivering the ‘efficiency agenda’. In some cases the option of stock transfer has been rejected by tenants. In 2007, the Scottish Government published a Housing Green Paper that heralded changes in housing policy including a role for local authorities in new build. Many authorities are now pressing forward with new build schemes. The financial crisis of 2008 has led to an economic recession and this is having an effect on local authority housing services. The Scottish Government is proposing a Housing Bill that would modernise Regulation and reform the Right to Buy. 2010 will see an election for the UK parliament and a Comprehensive Spending Review that is expected to result in reductions in public expenditure.
Whether you are in a Local Authority or another organisation with an interest in Scottish housing; whether you are a Housing Manager, Tenant Representative, Elected Member, or even a member of the Housing Finance Team, you will need some knowledge of local authority housing finance. You could benefit from one of our courses at which you will learn: ‘All You Want To Know about Local Authority Housing Finance in Scotland 2010’
What the Course will Cover
The course is accompanied by a very useful booklet entitled: “All You Want To Know About Local Authority Finance in Scotland 2010”
Below is a list of the locations we will be holding this training course.