1. Regeneration revival: CIH view
David Pipe, Policy & Practice Officer

2. What I’m going to cover A bit of context A CIH view
How the government’s approach to regeneration differs from previous approaches
A CIH view
On what successful regeneration looks like
On current government policy
On some of the biggest challenges for practitioners

3. Before I start… Latest CIH publications:
Regeneration revival – a summary of our research
Sector showcase - a collection of good practice case studies

4. Changing approaches to regeneration
New Labour
Numerous programmes targeted at most deprived areas and backed with significant capital investment
Coalition
No overall regeneration strategy
Emphasis instead on localism and promoting economic growth
Conservatives
New approach. Will support housing-led regeneration with loan funding

5. CIH thinks We welcome the renewed focus on regeneration
Housing-led regeneration remains a good investment
It is positive that housing is ‘front and centre’ in government’s approach
We agree that it is often possible to deliver more homes through ‘densification’
But schemes must also involve and benefit the existing community
We agree that regeneration can be delivered using a mix of public and private funding
But current loan fund is insufficient and grant funding is also needed in some areas

6. Challenges for practitioners
Getting schemes off the ground:
The first phase is the hardest to deliver
Nothing happens without effective local leadership and housing organisations are well placed to provide this
Local context is everything. An understanding of the local community is vital
It is likely a ‘package’ of funding from different sources will be needed

7. Thanks for listening
David Pipe Policy and Practice Officer, CIH