Landlord Forum and Steering Group

Landlord Forum

The Landlord Forum is an event which brings landlords, letting agents and the Council together to share to receive free training seminars on legal requirements, local issues and challenges for the private rental sector. Attending the Landlord Forum and speaking to the Private Sector Housing Team will assist you to keep your practical knowledge up to date. Warwick and Stratford District Councils work together to produce the Landlord Steering Group and Landlord Forums to offer great networking opportunities.

Book your free ticket now

Spring 2023 - Monday 15th May from 1.30pm to 4.30pm at The Trident Centre, Warwick, CV34 6SW -

Programme includes:

Fire safety in privately rented property & recent regulation changes affecting HMO - Daryl Townsend, Fire Protection Manager
Tips for self-managing landlords- Terry Samuel, LSG Chair & experienced landlord
Green Homes Grants for Landlords
Legislation Update - Don Robbie, NRLA

There will be plenty of time during the Forum to network and visit our information stalls. Free refreshments and parking provided.

Autumn 2023 - Wednesday 27th September from 1pm to 4pm at Stratford Racecourse, CV37 9SE. Details TBC

Steering Group

The Landlord Steering Group (LSG) is chaired by an experienced private landlord. Members include Council representatives, local landlords, letting agents, the National Landlords Association and university accommodation providers. Members of the LSG are consulted on changes to policy, organise the Landlord Forum and contribute as a group to Government consultations.

Steering Group Dates

Wednesday 7th June 2023 2.30pm to 4.30pm hosted by Stratford District Council
Wednesday 18th October 2.30pm to 4.30pm hosted by Warwick District Council
Wednesday 24th January 2024 2.30pm to 4.30pm (AGM & LSG) hosted by Warwick District Council

Joining the Landlord Steering Group

The group is always looking for new members, if you are a local private landlord and are interested in becoming a steering group member then please fill out the application form and send to Balwant Rai, Landlord Liaison Officer, Email : balwant.rai@warwickdc.gov.uk

Membership application form

Landlord Steering Group members

CHAIR: Terry Samuel, Private Landlord
VICE-CHAIR: Richard Thomas, Private Landlord
SECRETARY: Balwant Rai, Landlord Liaison Officer, Warwick District Council
Anthony Kempster, Letting Agent & Private Landlord
Carol Duckfield, Private Landlord
Don Robbie, National Residential Landlords Association Representative and Private Landlord
Grant Thoday, Letting Agent
Dr. Gurmit Singh, Private Landlord
John Warburton, Letting Agent
Kam Gadhary, Private Landlord
Paul Hughes, Private Sector Housing Manager, Warwick District Council
Paul Chapman, Private Sector Housing Manager, Stratford District Council
Runjit Bhopal, Private Landlord
Sarah Churchill, Senior Environmental Health Officer, Warwick District Council
Shera Payne, Student Lettings Manager, Warwick Accommodation
Sue Warburton, Letting Agent
Richard Woodcock, Private Landlord