Annual CPO Convention 2019

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Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) powers have long been an effective tool in the armoury of acquiring authorities and promoters of Hybrid Bills, Development Consent Orders, Transport & Works Act Orders, Harbour Empowerment Orders, as well as schemes using Highways and Planning Act powers - each secures land and rights in different ways to enable the delivery of, for example, key transport and energy infrastructure, urban regeneration projects, housing and whole new towns.

CPO practice is very different to even just five years ago. There has been some legislative reform, but professional practitioners and the Compulsory Purchase Association have been driving changes in best practice. We are in a period of unprecedented demand for the use of CPOs and resulting pressure on both acquiring authorities and affected parties, with not enough experienced practitioners to service the workload. 

The need for new entrants into the workplace, professionals making a commitment to be specialists in CPO and compensation matters, is overwhelming; and it is in this light this programme has been devised.

Whether you are a surveyor, valuer, solicitor, barrister or accountant doing some CPO work, or none at all yet, this programme will enlighten, and will be practical in giving tangible benefits to your work. (The programme is ideal for those sitting their RICS APC level 3 competency)

The speakers represent the range professional disciplines involved in the CPO process and are members of the Compulsory Purchase Association. They are able to offer an insight into the nuances of the CPO process as well as providing guidance on how to avoid the pitfalls and what represents best practice.