Tenant Voice in Housing Association Mergers Session 2

Session 1: 'What about tenants in Housing Association Mergers?'

Wednesday 31st January 2024   10.30am - 12.30pm 

Session 2:  Let’s discuss mergers in practice 

Tuesday 6th February 2024   10.30 - 12.30pm 

In light of a recent flurry of announcements regarding Housing Association mergers and collaborations, TPAS Cymru are offering 2 themed sessions under 1 booking!  

Session 1- 'What about tenants in Housing Association Mergers? '

In the first session, TPAS Cymru sets out the case for a tenant voice in mergers. We explore the 3-stage process (before/during/after) and show where tenants could and should be involved.  

We will take HA merger influence from other nations (in particular England),  the corporate world and lessons from stock transfer. We will challenge existing practice and demonstrate good practice. 

This session is not about the rights or wrongs of mergers, but focuses on the tenants; their voice, their input and the benefits and risks to them when board decide to take mergers forward. These sessions are suitable for anyone who recognises that tenants should be involved in merger or collaboration discussions, before they become a ‘done deal’. 

Even if your organisation is not considering a merger or collaboration at this stage these sessions will offer an opportunity to explore best practices around communicating with tenants about these important subjects. 

Session 2:  Let’s discuss mergers in practice

During this session you’ll have the opportunity to hear more about mergers in practice.  We’ve lined up four exciting and varied speakers:

• Amanda Davies is CEO of Pobl since 2004 and has vast experience of Housing Management.   Amanda will share her thoughts on why mergers may need to be considered, the pros and cons of mergers to landlords and tenants, and the importance of involving tenants in the process from the outset.
• Luke Takeuchi is CEO of RHA Wales and has worked in housing for over 20 years.  During this second session Luke will give his views on some of the reasons for mergers, the benefits and disadvantages and why tenants need to be central to any mergers.
• David Smethurst is an Associate for TPAS England and a consultant for Involve 360. Dave will talk about: Common reasons for merger, the kind of consultation that is required and the areas that should be covered and regulatory expectations.  He will also give a practical example of a consultation process by 2 large landlords in England,
• Ian Walters from Welsh Government will give a brief overview of the expectations of Welsh Government’s Regulation department in relation to Housing Association Mergers.

Note: Book once and get these 2 sessions as a joint ticket package. 

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkdu2pqzwsGdInhlarKTCrSS4luVXPupiE   

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Housing Association tenants, board members, senior managers, staff.

• Staff/Board (members organisations): £99 + VAT
• Staff/Board (non-member organisations): enquire via [email protected]
• Tenants: £49 + VAT

• This is an online webinar via Zoom
• The session will not be recorded
• The delegate rate is for one person not a group booking – a charge will be made for each attendee: each attendee needs to register individually.

• All cancellations for paid events must be made by email to [email protected]  If you cancel your place less than 2 working days before the online event you will incur the full cost.
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