Evidence Sessions
As part of the evidence gathering process for the report, the Commission held two evidence gathering sessions. One was in Rochdale in September 2016 and one was in Croydon in November 2016.

First evidence session
September 29th 11am-3.30pm. Rochdale, Rochdale Pioneers Museum
View Rochdale AgendaOur final report of the evidence session in Rochdale

Second evidence session
November 24th 10.30am-3.00pm. Jury’s Inn, Wellesley Rd, Croydon, London.
View Croydon AgendaOur final report of the evidence session in Croydon
Resources
Presentations given at our evidence gathering sessions.
Developing community-led housing and local authorities
Nic Bliss, Confederation of Co-operative Housing
How community-led and community-based Co-operative housing schemes in Wales can be supported in the current climate, and the opportunities available
David Palmer, Wales Co-operative Centre
A Toolbox for Community-Led Housing
Sally Thomas, Housing Associations’ Charitable Trust (HACT)
How and why Lewisham is supporting Community-Led housing development
Jeff Endean, Lewisham Council
A Co-operative approach to working with communities on housing development
John Rooney, Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council