Unipol Housing Act briefing day

Manchester June 15th

Due to popular demand, NUS is organising jointly with Unipol the following seminar in Manchester:

The Housing Act for Students' Unions: Why it Matters

A One Day Briefing for staff and elected officers on the structure, implications and impact of the Housing Act 2004 (England and Wales)

Thursday 15th June 2006, Manchester Students Union

Because of support from ODPM, Unipol, NUS and Manchester University Students' union it has been possible to hold this event for the low price of £25.00 per delegate (to include teas and coffees and a networking buffet lunch). Places are strictly limited and early bookings are recommended.

The day starts at 10:50 am and finishes at 3.30pm, and will feature presentations on:

Overview of the Housing Act 2004 and its Importance to Students and Student Housing, John Daniels, Head of Housing, Private Rented Sector, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

The Effect of the Housing Health and Safety Ratings System, (HHSRS) and Mandatory Licensing on Educational Establishments, Private Halls and Private Sector Off Street Properties, Martin Blakey, Chief Executive, Unipol Student Homes.

The Government Approved Codes of Practice: the UUK Code and the ANUK/Unipol Codes for Educational Establishments and Large Private Sector Suppliers, Simon Kemp, National Code Administrator, ANUK and Martin Blakey, Unipol Student Homes.

The Impact of the Housing Act and Approved Codes of Practice on Students , Agnes Gautier, Research and Policy Officer and Veronica King, Vice President (Welfare), National Union of Students.

The Very Latest of the Forthcoming Deposit Protection Scheme and Alternative Disputes Procedure, Phil Alker, Head of Tenancy Deposit Implementation, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.