Exploring The Art of the Possible

The North Yorkshire Rural Task Force, in partnership with the Country Land and Business Association, is inviting members and guests to a free seminar designed specifically for estate owners and their land agents.

Exploring The Art of the Possible: Working together to deliver rural housing to meet local needs and sustainable communities.

17 November 2022

Hovingham

09.30 hrs - 16.00 hrs

Come and hear and speak to three Estates that have provided housing to meet local needs.

• Sir William Worsley, Hovingham Estate
• Roger Filer, Blenheim Estate
• Chris Parsons, Earking Estate

Each of them will share how the local needs housing they have provided fits with their Business Plans, the decisions and mechanisms they used to retain control of the asset and meet local needs, how they financed the scheme, worked with planners and engaged with the local community. There will also be a tour of the schemes that the Hovingham Estate has built to meet local housing need.

Looking to take this further?

You will have a chance to hear and speak to those you can call on for support and advice.

• The North Yorkshire Rural Housing Enabler team
• Broadacres Housing Association
• A panel of experts to answer your questions on allocations and local lettings policies, funding, planning issues.

If you would like to book a place or for further information please contact Amanda Madden by telephone on 07572 228987 or by email amanda.madden@richmondshire.gov.uk

Refreshments and lunch will be provided. When you book your place, please let Amanda know if you have any food allergies.