1. Landlord Forum 8 June 2011 WELCOME

2. Agenda 1. Welcome and introductions. 2. Update regarding the ongoing changes to Housing Benefit – Rob Wolfe, Principal Benefits Officer. 3. Presentation from the Valuation Office Agency about the work of the Lettings Research Team – Stephen Plummer and Sara Davies. 4. Presentation from John Spode about Fire Safety visits - Fire Safety Officer (Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service). 5. Discussion about Landlord Accreditation Schemes – All 6. Closing comments/Questions from the audience

3. 1.Welcome and introductions.

4. 2.Housing Benefit update Rob Wolfe Benefits Manager SBC/CCDC

5. 3.The Lettings Research Team Stephen Plummer and Sarah Davies Valuation Office Agency

6. 4.Fire Safety Visits John Spode Fire Safety Officer Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service

7. 5.Landlord Accreditation in Stafford Karen Gilliatt Principal EHO SBC

8. 6.Closing Comments and questions from the audience. Date of the next forum – 5 October 2011 Venue to be confirmed. Thank you for attending this evening, Have a safe journey home.