Council relaunches Landlords Forum

Cheshire West and Chester Council are relaunching the Landlords Forum to work with private sector landlords to help meet housing needs in the borough.

Organised in partnership with the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA), the Forum will meet on Thursday 23 November at Ellesmere Port Civic Hall.

The Forum is part of the Council’s working with landlords to increase supply of quality, safe and well-managed accommodation. The Council is aiming to help create a vibrant and successful Private Rented Sector to meet housing need in the borough.

The Council is looking to offer incentives to work with responsible landlords in the borough. At the same time, the Council will continue to tackle landlords who are not meeting the required standards in providing quality safe housing for residents.

Cllr Christine Warner, Cabinet Member for Homes, Planning and Safer Communities, said:

“Many residents in Cheshire West and Chester are facing difficult times. Housing and homelessness remains a key Council priority. Housing is a basic need and we want to make sure that everyone has a place to call home and not have to stay in temporary accommodation.

“There are many good landlords in Cheshire West and Chester and we are proud to work with landlords and agents providing quality homes. We are looking forward to the relaunch of the Landlords Forum and work in partnership with private sector landlords to provide opportunities for people to have a decent, safe and affordable home.”

Robert Johnson, Regional Representative at the National Residential Landlords Association, said:

“The NRLA is excited to work in the partnership with the Council, and to have an opportunity to come together to discuss the matters that are really important to landlords. There are currently a number of pressures in the housing sector and it is fantastic for landlords to meet face-to-face and share experiences, good practice.”

The Landlords Forum will take place on Thursday 23 November 2023 at the Civic Suite, Civic Hall, Civic Way, Ellesmere Port. The meeting is at 5pm-8.30pm, with an opportunity for networking from 4.30pm.

If you would like to explore opportunities for landlord incentives and joint working, or book a free place at the Landlord Forum please contact the Housing Strategy team on:

0151 356 6410

or email: 

housingstrategy@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk.

More details and bookings can be made via:

Landlord forum training events and newsletter | Cheshire West and Chester Council