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        "event_id": 1249,
        "name": "The National Tenant Scrutiny Conference 2026",
        "description": "Book your place now\r\n\r\nWednesday 14th October 2026, Mercure Hotel, Northampton\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJoin us for the only national conference dedicated to tenant, resident and customer-led scrutiny.\r\n\r\nThis one-day event brings together tenants, staff and sector experts from across the country to explore what good scrutiny looks like in practice &mdash; and how it can drive real change.\r\n\r\nWhat to expect\r\n\r\n\r\n\tInsight and updates from leading scrutiny and engagement experts\r\n\tInteractive, hands-on workshops focused on real-life challenges\r\n\tPractical examples of effective scrutiny in action\r\n\tPlenty of opportunities to connect, share ideas and learn from others\r\n\r\n\r\nWhether you&rsquo;re a tenant involved in scrutiny or a staff member supporting resident-led activity, this conference is designed to inspire collaboration, build confidence and share best practice.\r\n\r\nSpaces are limited, so we recommend booking early to secure your place.\r\n\r\n\r\nProgramme\r\n\r\nTBC - We are working on the programme, check back soon for more information.\r\n\r\n\r\nWho Should Attend?\r\n\r\nThis conference will provide a perfect opportunity for staff, residents, tenants, board members, councillors and anyone else with a passion for scrutiny&nbsp;to come together to learn, network and shape the future of tenant scrutiny.\r\n\r\n\r\nAbout the Venue\r\n\r\nThe hotel is located in Northampton town centre and has a large free car park.\r\n\r\nTravelling by Rail\r\n\r\nThe venue is just 5-10 minutes walk from Northampton railway station.&nbsp; The bus station is 2 minutes walk away.\r\n\r\nWe have a special rate of &pound;130 per room, B&amp;B&nbsp;at the hotel for Tuesday 13th October.&nbsp;You can book your room by&nbsp;calling the hotel directly on 01604 739988, option 1 and quote Tpas.\r\n\r\nYou can also book your rooms&nbsp;online following these instructions (upto 2\/9\/26):\r\n\r\n\r\n\tVisit All.com.\r\n\tEnter the location as Northampton.\r\n\tSelect the date of stay: 13th (one night only).\r\n\tFor 1 guest, the rate is &pound;130 per night. Breakfast and car parking are included.\r\n\tSelect &ldquo;Special Rate&rdquo;&nbsp;\r\n\tPromo Code TPAS2026, click &ldquo;Confirm,&rdquo; then press &ldquo;Search&rdquo; to view the available rates.\r\n\r\n\r\nOther Hotels nearby\r\n\r\nTravelodge Northampton&nbsp;Central - 5 mins walk to the venue\r\nTo book\r\n\r\nIbis Northampton - opposite the hotel\r\n\r\nTo book\r\n\r\n\r\nFurther information\r\n\r\nIf you have any questions or need further information, please call Lisa Holt on 0161 868 3500 or email lisa.holt@tpas.org.uk\r\n\r\nFor any cancellation or amendments once you have booked, please check out our terms and conditions.&nbsp; Please email Lisa.holt@tpas.org.uk for further information.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;",
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        "end_date_time": "2026-10-14 16:00:00",
        "location": "Mercure Hotel, Silver Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2TA",
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        "event_id": 1231,
        "name": "Best Practice in Tenant Engagement Club",
        "description": "Best Practice in Tenant Engagement Club&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJoin us for our brand-new club dedicated to celebrating and sharing great tenant engagement!&nbsp;&nbsp;\r\n\r\nEach session showcases real examples of what works in practice &mdash; from digital involvement and co-design to community-led initiatives.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nConnect with others, learn new approaches, and take away practical ideas to strengthen engagement in your own organisation.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhether you&rsquo;re new to engagement or a seasoned practitioner, this club will help you stay inspired, informed, and connected to the very best practice in the sector.&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThis Clubs Speakers:&nbsp;\r\n\r\nJessica Woodley, Midland Heart\r\n\r\nHarrinder Rai, Belgrave Neighbourhood Cooperative\r\n\r\nForthcoming events:&nbsp;&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\r\n\t19th May&nbsp;\r\n\t16th July&nbsp;\r\n\t15th September&nbsp;\r\n\t18th November&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nTake Part:&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf you&rsquo;d like to take part in the Best Practice Club to showcase some of your work, please contact Annie Chase, Membership and Events Administrator, on annie.chase@tpas.org.uk&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\r\nHow do I&nbsp;join the webinar?\r\n\r\nWe will be delivering this free webinar on zoom - you will be sent a link to access the session a few days before.\r\n\r\nInformation regarding recording of this online event.\r\n\r\nPlease note this session will be recorded. We do this so that attendees and Tpas members can revisit the content afterwards.\r\nThe recording will be shared with registered attendees and available for Tpas members to download afterwards on the Tpas website.\r\nThe recording will be stored securely in the Tpas online resource hub and available on the YouTube platform (only available with the link to view).\r\n\r\nWe hope you can join us!&nbsp;",
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        "location": "https:\/\/www.tpas.org.uk\/",
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        "category": "eLearning",
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        "event_added_date": "2025-11-21 16:55:43",
        "event_modified_date": "2026-03-02 16:26:29",
        "external_link": "https:\/\/www.tpas.org.uk\/tpas-events\/show\/1231"
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    "event_3": {
        "event_id": 1156,
        "name": "National Engagement Professionals Conference 2026",
        "description": "National Engagement Professionals Conference 2026: Liberating Engagement\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPLEASE NOTE NEW VENUE - THE CONFERENCE IS NOW BEING HELD AT EASTWOOD HALL, NOTTINGHAM\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWednesday 4 March 2026 | Eastwood Hall, Nottingham\r\n\r\nFeaturing Liberating Structures, designed to unleash creativity and spark successful collaboration.\r\n\r\nJoin engagement professionals from across the country for a day of insight, innovation and practical inspiration. The National Engagement Professionals Conference&nbsp;2026 brings together fresh thinking, real examples of what works, and sector voices - all designed to help you strengthen engagement where it matters most.\r\n\r\n\r\nProgramme\r\n\r\n08:45&ndash;09:30 &mdash; Registration &amp; Refreshments\r\n\r\nArrive, grab a drink and connect with colleagues from across the sector before the day begins.\r\n\r\n09:30&ndash;09:45 &mdash; Welcome &amp; Overview of the Day\r\n\r\nA short introduction to the theme Liberating Engagement and what to expect throughout the day.\r\n\r\n09:45&ndash;10:45 &mdash; The National Engagement Conversation\r\n\r\nFeaturing a tenant and senior representatives from the Social Housing Regulator, CIH and the National Housing Federation.\r\n\r\nGuiding Question:\r\n\r\n&ldquo;What does good engagement look like from your seat, and where are the gaps?&rdquo;\r\n\r\nEach speaker offers a short insight from their perspective, followed by a chaired discussion and Q&amp;A.\r\n\r\nThis session brings together lived experience, organisational leadership and regulatory expectations, setting the tone for a day built on honesty, ambition and shared purpose.\r\n\r\nKey Speakers\r\n\r\n&nbsp;Jack Smith - Assistant Director Assessment and Tenant Engagement, Regulator of Social Housing&nbsp;&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nick Budlender - Policy Officer,&nbsp;NHF&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;Eve Blezard - Policy Lead, CIH&nbsp;&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;Joan Allen, Board Member, Citizen\r\n\r\n10:45&ndash;11:00 &mdash; Morning Break\r\n\r\n11:00&ndash;12:30 &mdash; Insight Carousels\r\n\r\nOur Carousel speakers include Tpas, Co-Create, TLF Research and CitizensUK.\r\n\r\nA dynamic, fast-moving learning experience where delegates stay seated and speakers rotate.\r\n\r\nEach Carousel session showcases a practical engagement tool you can use to make a &nbsp;measurable difference\r\n\r\nFour organisations will each deliver a 20-minute session.\r\n\r\nDelegates leave this session with four concrete examples they can take back into their own work.\r\n\r\n12:30&ndash;13:30 &mdash; Lunch\r\n\r\nEnjoy time to network and recharge before the afternoon sessions.\r\n\r\n13:30&ndash;14:30 &mdash; Lightning Talks: Good Practice Spotlights\r\n\r\nFive quick, high-energy talks from housing providers sharing real engagement successes.\r\n\r\nEach talk follows a simple, powerful format:\r\n\r\nthe challenge &rarr; the approach &rarr; what changed &rarr; what others can adopt\r\n\r\nPerfect for sparking ideas and showcasing practical solutions.\r\n\r\n14:30&ndash;15:00 &mdash; 1&ndash;2&ndash;4&ndash;All: Sharing Your Own Good Practice\r\n\r\nAn engaging round table activity giving every delegate the chance to share examples of great engagement happening in their organisation.\r\n\r\nWorking from individual reflection to small groups and then the whole room, this session surfaces a collective picture of what&rsquo;s working across the sector right now.\r\n\r\n15:00&ndash;15:30 &mdash; Coffee, Cake &amp; Crowdsourcing\r\n\r\nAn energising idea-generation sprint to shape the future of engagement.\r\n\r\nGuiding Question:\r\n\r\n&ldquo;What bold ideas should shape the future of engagement?&rdquo;\r\n\r\nDelegates submit ideas via Mentimeter, score others&rsquo; suggestions, and watch the highest-rated proposals rise to the top, all while enjoying coffee and cake.\r\n\r\nThis session blends creativity, collaboration and caffeine to produce a set of bold, crowd-generated priorities.\r\n\r\n15:30&ndash;15:50 &mdash; So What? Now What?\r\n\r\nA reflective close to the day.\r\n\r\nDelegates consider:\r\n\r\n&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;What stood out\r\n\r\n&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Why it matters\r\n\r\n&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;What they will take forward into their work\r\n\r\nThis creates a shared sense of action and momentum.\r\n\r\n15:50&ndash;16:00 &mdash; Closing Reflections &amp; Thanks\r\n\r\nA brief wrap-up to thank contributors, reinforce key messages and send delegates away energised and ready to act.\r\n\r\n\r\nWhy Attend?\r\n\r\n\r\n\tGain practical tools you can use straight away, including Liberating Structures that boost creativity and problem-solving.\r\n\tHear national perspectives from leading sector organisations.\r\n\tLearn what works through real examples, lightning talks and insight carousels packed with actionable ideas.\r\n\tConnect with peers from across the country and build valuable professional networks.\r\n\tShape the future of engagement by sharing your experiences and contributing to bold, sector-wide conversations.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nCost\r\n\r\nMember rate of &pound;249\r\n\r\nNon-member price is &pound;310\r\n\r\n(plus VAT)\r\n\r\n\r\nAbout the Hotel\r\n\r\nPLEASE NOTE A CHANGE OF VENUE.\r\n\r\nThe conference is now being held at Eastwood Hall Hotel.\r\n\r\nThere is plenty of free parking at the hotel.\r\n\r\nThe hotel is 10&nbsp;miles from&nbsp;Nottingham Train Station. It is very close to junction 26 and 27 on the M1 motorway.\r\n\r\nEastwood Hall has some fabulous leisure facilities for you to take advantage of, there is a pool, spa and gym!\r\n\r\nWe have a special rate at the hotel of &pound;99 per room on B&amp;B.&nbsp; To book your room, please call the Hotels Reservations team on 01773 532532&nbsp;and quote 4995212.\r\n\r\nLink to Hotel website&nbsp;https:\/\/www.eastwood-hall.co.uk\/\r\n\r\n\r\nExhibitors\r\n\r\nStop Social Housing Stigma\r\n\r\nStonewall Housing - LGBTQ+ Housing Pledge\r\n\r\nDodd Group\r\n\r\nCustomer Sure\r\n\r\nTP Tracker\r\n\r\nLovell\r\n\r\n\r\nFurther information\r\n\r\nIf you have any questions or need further information, please call Lisa Holt on 0161 868 3500 or email lisa.holt@tpas.org.uk\r\n\r\nFor any cancellation or amendments once you have booked, please check out our terms and conditions.&nbsp; Please email Lisa.holt@tpas.org.uk for further information.\r\n\r\n\r\n&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;",
        "start_date_time": "2026-03-04 09:00:00",
        "end_date_time": "2026-03-04 16:00:00",
        "location": "Eastwood Hall, Mansfield Road, Eastwood, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 3SS",
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        "status": "inactive",
        "event_added_date": "2025-08-27 07:36:46",
        "event_modified_date": "2026-03-03 15:58:05",
        "external_link": "https:\/\/www.tpas.org.uk\/tpas-events\/show\/1156"
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