Forming part of the IHBC Reading Annual School 2024, we are delighted to announce the second online event in our pre-conference webinar series presented by Andrew Lavender: Caring for buildings through effective enforcement

Friday, 3rd May 2024 – 1.00pm – 2.30pm

This session will cover a broad range of legislation that can be applied to long-term empty commercial or residential properties or those properties that are having a detrimental impact on their community.

Delegates will have a clear understanding of the advantageous and disadvantages of each approach and how to use the legislation in a tactical manner.

About the speaker: Andrew Lavender

Andrew Lavender is a Housing Consultant and Environmental Health Practictioner, who specialises in in Private and Public Sector Housing initiatives.

He has worked with many Local Authorities and national consultancy firms providing specialist housing consultancy, including interim and project management, area regeneration, strategy development and acting as an expert witness in civil and criminal proceedings.

Andrew is well known for his work as the delivery partner for the Kent No Use Empty Initiative, which is a nationally recognised initiative aimed at the regeneration of long-term empty and derelict properties.

Andrew is currently supporting the Welsh Government and Local Authorities in developing and implementing a robust approach to regeneration through enforcement and other innovative solutions. He sits as a professional member of the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).

Register for your place here

This event is free to attend, and counts towards your CPD!