On Wednesday 27th June, Gillian Kerr (SWLA Office Manager) and Iain Maitland (SWLA Vice-Chairman) attended a Steering Group Meeting hosted by Plymouth City Council. Attendees included representatives from Plymouth City Council, PATH, Shelter, University of Plymouth, local letting agencies and social housing providers.
Items discussed included Energy Efficiency in the Private Rented Sector (PRS), legislation changes effecting the PRS including the appointment of a new portfolio holder for housing, Trading Standards and their role in the PRS, Homelessness Reduction Act and the Plan for Preventing Homelessness.
SWLA attend and support these meetings on a regular basis and are keen to continue developing relationships between the Local Authority, landlords/agents and other key organisations.