Solving economic development and housing needs
What could the government’s idea of a ‘Big Society’ mean in practice? Community Land Trusts are one example of citizens taking control of their own futures and providing for their own
needs, in partnership with local government and public bodies.
Community Land Trusts offer solutions not only to problems of unaffordable housing in rural locations, but to urban challenges too. And they’re not just about housing: Community Land Trusts create opportunities to protect and promote local enterprise, keeping money within the local economy and sustaining isolated or disadvantaged communities.
With a retrenchment in many areas of traditional public sector funding and a redoubled emphasis on best value, it’s more important than ever to explore options that provide long term solutions to the challenges of housing and economic development. Community Land Trusts have been tried and tested elsewhere – notably in the US – and there is a growing body of evidence to show that they are doable in the UK.
Now is the time to find out what CLTs are all about - or, if you are already involved in the movement, to update your skills and knowledge and share your experiences with others.
This year’s national CLT conference, organised for the fourth successive year by New Start magazine and Community Finance Solutions, will be a chance to find out what is already
happening and how your can be part of this new wave of citizen-led enterprise.
It will explore how CLTs can be a sustainable solution in a wide range of settings - encompassing housing, economic development and community empowerment.
It is an essential event if you are involved in housing, regeneration or economic development, and will be of interest to colleagues from:
- Local authorities
- Housing associations and registered social landlords
- ALMOs and prospective local housing companies
- Rural community initiatives
- Market town initiatives
- Economic development companies
- NDCs and regeneration partnerships
- Planning professionals
- Development trusts and community anchors
- Academic, policy and research institutions
- Urban practitioners
Last year's conference was fully booked - please book your delegate place now to ensure you don't miss this important event.
