Landlord Forum8 June 2011WELCOME

AgendaWelcome and introductions. Update regarding the ongoing changes to Housing Benefit Rob Wolfe, Principal Benefits Officer.Presentation from the Valuation Office Agency about the work of the Lettings Research Team Stephen Plummer and Sara Davies.Presentation from John Spode about Fire Safety visits - Fire Safety Officer (Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service).Discussion about Landlord Accreditation Schemes AllClosing comments/Questions from the audience

Welcome and introductions.

2.Housing Benefit updateRob Wolfe Benefits Manager SBC/CCDC

3.The Lettings Research TeamStephen Plummer and Sarah DaviesValuation Office Agency

4.Fire Safety VisitsJohn SpodeFire Safety OfficerStaffordshire Fire & Rescue Service

5.Landlord Accreditation in StaffordKaren Gilliatt Principal EHO SBC

Closing Comments and questions from the audience.

Date of the next forum 5 October 2011Venue to be confirmed.

Thank you for attending this evening,Have a safe journey home.