Tuesday 29th November, Edinburgh

"This house has been in a disgraceful state for years. It is in a great location and should be put back into use.”

This will be the private sector empty homes event of the year in Scotland.

The Scottish Empty Homes Partnership exists to help councils and their partners pursue work to bring private sector empty homes back into use. There are over 23,000 long term private sector empty homes in Scotland. Each one represents a lost opportunity and a waste.

Chair: Alan Ferguson, Director, CIH Scotland

Confirmed speakers include:

“(This property) has been empty for months. The windows have been smashed therefore boarded up, the glass and litter is accumulating due to young people using it as a meeting and drinking place. Not safe for my young child and neighbours to go out and play

• Keith Brown, Scottish Minister for Housing and Transport
• Graeme Brown, Director, Shelter Scotland
• David Ireland, Chief Executive, Homes from Empty Homes
• Sue Li, Amber Valley Council
• David Hannah, Kibble Construction
• Luke Taylor, Lincolnshire Empty Homes Project
• Chris Skinner, NP Law
• Roger Curtis, Historic Scotland
• Stuart Law, Housing Supply, Scottish Government
• Lesley Conroy, Coast and Country Housing Association
• Kevin Anderson, South Ayrshire Council
• Gareth Hepworth, Southwark Habitat for Humanity

Who should attend?

• Local Authority Officers
• Elected members
• Housing Association staff
• Community Groups
• Private Sector Housing professionals

Agenda

Download the full agenda for the Scottish Empty Homes Conference.

Book your place
To book a place at the conference fill in our online booking form.

Venue

If you are on twitter, follow the #SEHC hashtag and the @shelterscotland account for information before the conference and on the day!

There are opportunities to sponsor the conference or for a stand at the event. Please contact Kristen Miller for more information on 0344 515 2461 or email kristen_miller@shelter.org.uk.