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Chartered Institute of Housing Annual Conference & Exhibition 2012
Tuesday 12 Jun to Thursday 14 Jun, 2012
Manchester Central
The CIH Annual Conference and Exhibition is the flagship event in the UK housing calendar. It provides a unique opportunity for the whole of the housing sector – public, private and non-profit - to come together in one place to learn, improve and influence. Over three days, conference delegates explore the key national issues facing the sector, share best practice and debate solutions to current and future challenges. Running alongside the conference, the exhibition focuses on the provision of social and affordable housing and the development of sustainable communities. The event is the biggest and best attended event in the UK’s housing events calendar as it brings more than 4000 housing professionals together with over 300 of the sector's leading providers, partners and suppliers all under one roof. The exhibition showcases the latest products and services in the housing and regeneration sector with many dedicated features and seminars running throughout the show.
Venue Map
Venues
Manchester Central
Petersfield
M2 3GX
This is the main venueHilton Manchester Deansgate
303 Deansgate
M3 4LQ
This is a headquarter hotel. Key fringe events will also be held here.The Midland Hotel
Peter Street
M60 2DS
This is a headquarter hotel. Key fringe events will also be held here.Radisson Blu Edwardian
Free Trade Hall
M2 5GP
This is a headquarter hotel. Key fringe events will also be held here.Jury's Inn Manchester
Great Bridgewater Street
M1 5LE
This is a headquarter hotel.Premier Inn Manchester Central
Bishopsgate
M2 3DW
This is a headquarter hotel. For a list of the hotels that the CIH have negotiated a delegate rate and a printable city map showing conference venues, please see the Contact section below.
Book Accommodation
Log onto the official accommodation website for CIH delegates and visitors; here you can search for and book your accommodation. Alternatively, contact the Accommodation Booking Team to discuss your requirements – 0161 238 4563 or 0161 238 4514. Please note: To book into a headquarter hotel you must be a registered delegate and you will need to contact the CIH registration team for information on how to register. Book official accommodation
Contact
For delegate registration please log onto: www.cihhousing.com
For further information about the conference and exhibition please contact the organiser - Ocean Media Group T: 020 7772 8300 E: housing@oceanmedia.co.uk
For all accommodation queries please contact Visit Manchester. T: 0161 238 4563 or 0161 238 4514 E: abs@visitmanchester.com.
Map of HQ hotels and main venue - /media/416847/mapcih.pdf
List of the hotels offer CIH delegates a special rate - /media/416850/hotels.pdf
Selected restaurants and bars - /media/416929/restaurants.pdf
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Transport
Manchester Central is in the heart of Manchester city centre and benefits from excellent road, rail and air links. The city centre itself is compact and accessible, with most areas within walking distance of each other; alternatively take advantage of the free city centre metro-shuttle bus service or the tram system that runs throughout Manchester city region.
Rail
Manchester has direct rail connections to all major UK cities – London is just over two hours away by train. Services come into the city at either Piccadilly or Victoria station, both of which connect to Manchester’s Metrolink light-rail system which provides easy access to all parts of the city centre.
http://www.nationalrail.co.ukMetroshuttle (Free)
Take the Metrolink from either Piccadilly or Victoria (in the Altrincham or Eccles direction) and alight at St Peter’s Square, which is within a 5-minute walk of Manchester Central. You can also take advantage of the free Metroshuttle bus that travels between the two stations across the city centre.
http://www.gmpte.comBy Metrolink
The extensive Metrolink tram service covers the city centre and areas of Greater Manchester.
http://www.metrolink.co.ukCar
Manchester is at the heart of the Northwest’s motorway network with easy access from all directions onto the M60, the city’s orbital motorway. Once on the M60 exit at Junction 12 and join the M602 signposted towards the city centre. Follow the A57 straight on from the end of the M602 passing under a railway bridge before taking the left hand exit to merge onto the A56 Bridgewater Way. Turn right onto Whitworth Street West at Deansgate station and then turn left onto Albion Street. The entrance to the Manchester Central Car Park is through the next set of traffic lights on the left, opposite The Bridgewater Hall.Once you have travelled into the city by car, then the best place to park is the NCP car park on site at Manchester Central. It is open 24 hours and the address details for sat nav are: Lower Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3GX.
http://www.ncp.co.uk
Extend your Stay
Find out more about Manchester
Manchester city region has a great choice of attractions, shops, restaurants, bars and events to entertain you after you have attended your conference. Click on the link below to find out more.