Place North West Development Series: Cumbria Update 2018

Hear from Furness Economic Development Forum, Carlisle City Council, Eden Council, Kingmoor Park Enterprise Zone, Lake District National Park, and many more, at the second in the Place North West Development Series, examining key projects and areas of growth in Cumbria.

This half-day conference, due to take place on the 27 February at Low Wood Bay Resort in Windermere, will bring together a range of speakers from both the public and private sectors, to discuss what is driving the economy in Cumbria, the industries shaping the future of the region, and the large-scale plans guiding them.

The event is sponsored by Lovell, Curtins, Transport for the North and Furness Economic Development Forum.

Companies who have already registered to attend include GVA, Faithful + Gould, Eric Wright Group, Baker Mallett, Tyler Grange, Cassidy + Ashton, Abbott Associates, Wates Construction, and more.

Speakers so far include:

Jane Meek, director of economic development, Carlisle City Council

Dr Robin Hooper, chief executive, Eden Council

Jonathan Spruce, interim director of strategy, Transport for the North

Steve Ratcliffe, director of sustainable development, Lake District National Park

Stuart Klosinski, project manager, Furness Economic Development Forum

Tony Goddard, director and former chief executive of Kingmoor Park

Dominic Smith, associate director, Lichfields

Andy Roberts, director in the Kendal office of Curtins

Haydn Spedding, associate director, hotels agency at the North West offices of real estate advisors, Colliers International

David Sykes, director of people and places, South Lakeland District Council.

Chaired by Jessica Middleton-Pugh, editor, Place North West

The event will consist of a mix of presentations and panels, beginning with breakfast from 8am and closing with lunch at 12pm.

Tickets cost £50+VAT.

Click here to book your tickets online