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Lobbying government Just 15 : 28 January 2011

Lobbying government Just 15 : 28 January 2011. Abigail Davies : Head of Policy. Policy making at national level CIH role in policy making Challenges of the day. We’re going to cover. What? Policy = a course of action adopted and pursued Desired outcomes & delivery methods

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Lobbying government Just 15 : 28 January 2011

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  1. Lobbying governmentJust 15 : 28 January 2011 Abigail Davies : Head of Policy

  2. Policy making at national level CIH role in policy making Challenges of the day We’re going to cover...

  3. What? Policy = a course of action adopted and pursued Desired outcomes & delivery methods Identified through: Legislation Funding Policy statements – written & verbal Published guidance Remit of supporting agencies Gap analysis / inference Policy making at national level (1)

  4. How? From scratch v evolution Ideology v pragmatism Where? Number 10 – sets direction Government departments – develop detail Government agencies – implement & inform HM Treasury – the real power? When? Slow, unless a ‘political’ response Momentum is key Policy making at national level (2)

  5. Do we campaign? Yes! We know our aims and work towards them A corporate approach Key messages conveyed through all CIH departments Choosing policy areas to focus on Corporate priorities Member & stakeholder expectations CIH role in policy making (1)

  6. Shape agendas Have CIH ideas and spread other people’s Keep debate going Get others to buy in Inform set agendas Formal consultation Keep debate going Shape legislation Publications Influence / write guidance CIH role in policy making (2)

  7. Reputation Contacts Timing Knowledge of sector Understanding of policy makers Quality ideas Networks of support Consistency Persistence Keys to success

  8. Knocking edges off HB reform Focus on market issues Council housing finance reform (nearly) Mortgage rescue Protection for PRS tenants Focus on tenant ‘power’ Focus on E&D LA strategic housing role Recent successes

  9. Labour Same ethos as many in sector Importance of ‘stakeholders’ Collegiate approach Very centralised Coalition Ambition for rapid, fundamental change Wary of ‘barriers’ Want to ‘own’ directions Importance of thinktanks Not scared to criticise Devolution Labour v the Coalition

  10. Influencing is a major part of CIH work It uses a range of activities and approaches It’s not just a ‘policy team’ function It’s a bit tricky just now! Increased need to lobby local decision makers Summary

  11. Discussion

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