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The Centre for the New Midlands is delighted to host 'Rent Controls and Raising the Tenant Voice: the answer to building a fairer, more affordable Private Rented Sector?'— a timely
Event Details
The Centre for the New Midlands is delighted to host ‘Rent Controls and Raising the Tenant Voice: the answer to building a fairer, more affordable Private Rented Sector?’— a timely discussion exploring some of the most pressing challenges facing renters and policymakers today.
As housing affordability pressures continue to grow, this event will bring together experts, practitioners, and stakeholders to examine the potential role of rent controls and stronger tenant representation in creating a more equitable private rented sector. Through informed debate and evidence-led discussion, participants will consider how policy reforms can balance the needs of tenants, landlords, and communities across the region.
The event is generously sponsored by the West Midlands Combined Authority and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, whose support reflects a shared commitment to tackling housing inequality and improving outcomes for renters.
This event will be held from 09:15-12:30 on Tuesday 7th July at The Banqueting Suite, Birmingham Council House, Birmingham. Breakfast rolls will be served from 09.15, with the event itself commencing promptly at 09.45. The session is due to finish at 11:55, with teas and coffees served after the discussions.
This event is free to attend and is open to the public. Registration is essential by clicking here
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Time
July 7, 2026 9:15 am - 12:30 pm(GMT+00:00)
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Banqueting Suite, Birmingham City Council House
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16jul9:00 am5:00 pmFeaturedConnections for Prosperity 2026
Event Details
Following the success of our 2025 conference, we are delighted to be returning to Edgbaston Stadium for #CFP26! The full day conference will focus on the big challenges and opportunities
Event Details
Following the success of our 2025 conference, we are delighted to be returning to Edgbaston Stadium for #CFP26! The full day conference will focus on the big challenges and opportunities facing the West Midlands region, and will centre around our 4 areas of research: Housing and Communities, Infrastructure, Employability and Skills, and Digital.
With special thanks to our key sponsors, AtkinsRealis, Unity Trust Bank, West Midlands Housing Association Partnership (WMHAP) and E.ON for making this event for the region possible.
This conference will be our most ‘interactive’ to date with panel discussions at a minimum and group discussions and interactive sessions available wherever we have been able to! Make sure you are part of the region’s conversation.
Key themes we will explore on the day:
- “New Voices, New Mandates’
- Where the West Meets the East: Building a Midlands Response to the Northern Powerhouse
- AI vs Entry-Level Jobs: Preparing the West Midlands Workforce
- The Rise of the PuFins
- What’s Coming Down the Track – The Next Decade of Transport in the West Midlands
- Affordable Housing – A Regional success story?
- Demystifying Energy
- What explains the West Midlands’ persistently high levels of economic inactivity and why can’t we ‘move the dial’?
- Has the time come for the introduction of a Greater Birmingham identity for the West Midlands region?
- In Conversation with Sir Andy Street
- Breaking Silos in the West Midlands: Can Our Systems Work Together?
- Restoring Pride in Place through a Decent Neighbourhood Standard
- Using Tech to tackle society’s greatest challenges
- Funding the Regional Government
- Homes, Communities, and Opportunity
Delegate Rates – until 31st May
- Reimagining the Region members
2 x complimentary passes, email conference@thenewmidlands.org.uk to claim & £90 (+VAT) for additional tickets. Associate Members can claim 1 x complimentary pass to attend.
- Non members
£90 (+VAT) per ticket
Delegate Rates – from 1st June
- Reimagining the Region members
£110 (+VAT) for additional tickets
- Non members
£130 (+VAT) per ticket
Tickets are available by visiting our booking page
(Please note that when you head to the next purchase page, prices are displayed inclusive of VAT and VAT receipts will be issued via email on receipt of purchase)
If you and your organisation are interested in sponsoring this key event for the region, please contact Chris Smith via email (chris@thenewmidlands.org.uk). Further information on the opportunities available can be found by clicking here
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Time
July 16, 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Location
Edgbaston Stadium