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Understanding statutory overcrowding

Learn what is classed as overcrowding and what steps can be taken to address overcrowding issues.

Who can join this free webinar

This webinar is available free to eligible organisations only.

Funded by the UK Government's Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Find out more about how our work is funded.

Course information

Level: Fundamental (Level 2)

Live webinar

  • Available for: Individuals, groups
  • Duration: Ninety minutes
  • CPD points: 1.5

Group bookings

You can book this course for groups.

Contact us about group bookings

Individual bookings

DateDuration and timeDelivery and locationCost
Eligibility and discounts		Book
Booking guidance
Friday 01 August 2025Ninety minutes 10am – 11:30amWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Thursday 04 September 2025Ninety minutes 2pm – 3:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Tuesday 09 September 2025Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Tuesday 30 September 2025Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Wednesday 08 October 2025Ninety minutes 10am – 11:30amWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Tuesday 21 October 2025Ninety minutes 2pm – 3:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Monday 03 November 2025Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Tuesday 18 November 2025Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Friday 12 December 2025Ninety minutes 10am – 11:30amWebinarFree if eligibleBook

What this webinar covers

This course includes:

  • how and why overcrowding happens

  • what is classed as statutory overcrowding

  • what actions authorities can take when overcrowding happens in different scenarios

  • when overcrowding can mean an occupier is classed as homeless

Who this training is for

You should already have some understanding of housing law for this course.

You might be an adviser, caseworker or work for a local authority in housing or homelessness.

Continuing Professional Development

Gain points towards your professional development from the CPD Certification Service with Shelter training and events.