Local Investment Planning - a view of the future (Simon Nunn, Assistant Director, Region - NHF)
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Local Investment Planning Learning lessons and a view of the future 10 November 2011 Simon Nunn Assistant Director (regions)
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On 10 November the Homes and Communities Agency and the National Housing Federation held an event, Learning the Lessons from the Local Investment Plans. Simon Nunn, the National Housing Federation’s Assistant Director (Regions) spoke about how his team had worked with members across the South West on the LIPs in their areas.
Transcript of Local Investment Planning - a view of the future (Simon Nunn, Assistant Director, Region - NHF)
Local Investment PlanningLearning lessons and a view
of the future10 November 2011
Simon NunnAssistant Director (regions)
About the Federation
We support and promote the work of housing associations and campaign for better housing and neighbourhoods– Influencing government and other
partners– Raising the profile of associations– Supporting training, networking,
good practice– Listening to members– Offers and benefits
LIP leads network – the Federation’s approach
Network of RP leads and shadow leads established in 2009– Consistent Criteria to choose
between RPs– Overseen by Fed regional
committee– Tasked with representing RPs
within LIP process– Transparent channel of
communication and engagement
LIP leads network research findings (June 2011)
Survey of RPs and partners (72 responses)• 60% felt it had contributed to stronger
engagement between RPs and LAs• 70% supported the continuation of this approach
– though question marks over role of LIPs going forward– keen desire to see strengthened engagement between
RPs and LAs on a range of issues• Action points around refreshing the LIP lead role
profile and considering similar approach for LEPs
Strong RP and LA engagement around LIPs
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS:
• Named RP contacts• LA open to involving RP partners• Strong HCA support for RP involvement• Strength of RP lead’s local contacts• Strong existing networks and forums (especially when
coterminous with LIP area)• Seminars delivered in every LIP area to discuss introduction of
AFP.
Strong RP and LA engagement around LIPs
SOME CHALLENGES:
• Harder for RPs to engage when housing not leading the LIP process in LA’s
• Political concerns about engaging developers in process• Concerns around competition between RPs & conflict interest• RPs seen as contractor not full partner• Cascading information to all interested parties• Managing expectations amongst non-lead RPs
Future of LIPs and RP/LA engagement
• Strong RP/LA engagement key priority for Federation
• Continuing with LIP leads and shadows approach– Updated role profile
• Future role of LIPs– Reviews/updates of LIPs– Delivery of AHP, monitoring
delivery of affordable housing?– Tenancy strategies– Influence on LEPs?
Federation support
• Raise profile of housing with Cllrs– Publications, events
• Ongoing support to RP LIP leads/shadows
• Developing relationships and new structures– LEPs– H&WB boards
