Landlord Steering Group and Landlord Forums

Landlord forums

Landlord Forums are organised by Warwick and Stratford District Councils and the Landlord Steering Group. These are free local events for private landlords, letting agents and others involved in letting property in the private rented sector. It is essential training for those seeking to keep their practical knowledge up-to-date.

Presentations include a number of helpful bite-size talks covering a range of topics and recent policy and legislation changes. Delegates are able to network with other professionals, and a range of experts will be on hand to answer questions. Exhibitions from specialist companies will cover aspects of property management and support organisations will help smooth the tenancy pathway.

Landlord Forums:

2025 Spring Landlord Forum - Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 12.30pm to 4pm at The SYDNI Centre, Cottage Square, Sydenham, Leamington Spa, CV31 1PT

Book your place on the Spring 2025 Landlord Forum

The Landlord Steering Group (LSG)

This is chaired by an experienced private landlord. Members include Warwick and Stratford District Council representatives, local landlords, letting agents, the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) and Warwick University accommodation providers.

Our main aim is to establish an effective partnership between Warwick and Stratford District Councils and those involved in letting property locally in the Private Rented Sector (PRS).

We respond to local and national consultation documents, liaise with district council departments and share information and experience with the wider PRS community. This includes areas such as legislation, codes of practice and legal guidance on housing related issues, property safety standards and management practices. Training, promoting and improving the image of the PRS is achieved through newsletters and Landlord Forums.

Local PRS stakeholders can comment and raise issues for the LSG to consider, by completing a feedback form after attending a Landlord Forum.

Joining the Landlord Steering Group

If you are a local private landlord, letting agent or other PRS stakeholder and are interested in becoming a member of the LSG then please contact:

Balwant Rai

LSG Secretary & Landlord Liaison Officer

Email: balwant.rai@warwickdc.gov.uk

Landlord Steering Group meeting dates

Wednesday 18th June 2025 from 2.15pm to 4.45pm at Warwick District Council

Wednesday 8th October 2025 from 2.15pm to 4.45pm in Stratford upon Avon (TBC)

Wednesday 21st january 2026 from 2.15pm to 4.45pm in Leamington Spa (TBC)

Landlord Steering Group members

Runjit Bhopal: Private Landlord
David French: Letting Agent & Private Landlord
Kam Gadhary: Private Landlord
Paul Hughes: Private Sector Housing Manager, Warwick District Council
Emily Kelly: Letting Agent
Anthony Kempster: Letting Agent & Private Landlord
Shera Payne: Student Lettings Manager, Warwick Accommodation
Aileen Rahilly : Senior Environmental Health Officer, Warwick District Council
Terry Samuel: CHAIR & Private Landlord
Kevin Tebbett - Housing Needs Manager, Warwick District Council
Richard Thomas: Private Landlord
Ashley Trinder: Private Sector Housing Manager, Stratford District Council
John Warburton: Letting Agent
Amie Widdows: Housing Standards Officer, Stratford District Council
Richard Woodcock: Private Landlord