Join the first of our Connect Events to learn more about the Devon Housing Commission and its work on tackling the Devon housing crisis which impacts so many of our communities.

It is no secret that Devon is in the grip of a housing crisis.  DALC has heard from numerous parishes about the rise of second home ownership, increasing short-term rental accommodation, and the lack of social and affordable housing in communities.  

Our broken housing market has resulted in a shortage of appropriate and affordable homes which is having an impact on people’s health, the economy, and social cohesion.  

Earlier this year, a new Housing Commission was established by the Devon Housing Task Force – a partnership of Devon’s local authorities and supported by the University of Exeter.  The Commission will be developing recommendations to address the broken housing market – working with politicians and housing experts to represent the housing challenges and opportunities that our county experiences.  The commission will be taking evidence from communities across Devon. 

At this event you will be hear from Lord Richard Best, Chairman of the Housing Commission and widely experienced expert in housing issues. You will gain insight into the work of the commission and have opportunities to ask questions and share your views. 

This event is a free online event and open to councillors or officers from our member councils.  To join please register here*

*Joining details will be sent directly to you when you register, please keep hold of them to join the event!

About our speaker: Lord Richard Best

Richard Best was President of the LGA 2006-2015 and is a Vice president today. He is an Independent ‘crossbencher’ in the House of Lords specialising in housing. He has successfully sponsored six Private Members Bills. He has chaired commissions on rural housing, affordable housing, healthy cities and housing for Northern Ireland. Richard is also currently Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on housing and care for older people.

Who does what in the council? This webinar explores the roles and responsibilities of the council team.

Recommended for:

Newly elected or co-opted councillors, or those seeking a refresher

Course Overview:

Part 1 of our popular ‘Being a Good Councillor’  series is designed to help you to understand the various roles of the council team.

The session will explore the roles and responsibilities of the council, as a body, and the individuals within the team: the Chairman, councillors, and the clerk.

We’ll also explore the skills needed to be a good councillor and guide you in undertaking your own skills audit.

This session is delivered by DALC Training Officer, Elise Callaghan.

Don’t forget to check out the rest of the Being a Good Councillor series:

• 2: Powers, duties and the precept
• 3: Local council meetings
• 4: The council and the community