Date: Thursday 29 September 2016 - Thursday 29 September 2016, 9:30 - 4:30
Location: INNSIDE Manchester, 1 First Street, Manchester, M15 4RP
Email: beverley.watson@rtpi.org.uk
RTPI Northern Powerhouse
Date: 29 September 2016 - 29 September 2016, 9:30 - 4:30
Location: INNSIDE Manchester, 1 First Street, Manchester, M15 4RP
Email: beverley.watson@rtpi.org.uk
The Northern Powerhouse will no doubt continue to be at the forefront of political, planning and infrastructure discussions in the North and this event will update attendees on progress and next steps, as well as discuss what impact it will have on planning in practice. Devolution is a key issue nationwide with Manchester leading the pack – how far other Northern cities and regions havecome will also be a key discussion point.
Programme
9.30am Registration & refreshments
10am Welcome and Introduction by the Chair Marc Watterson, Arup
10.10am What is the Northern Powerhouse? Jack Minty, Northern Powerhouse Team, Cities and Local Growth Unit, BIS / CLG
10.35am Devolution and Collaboration Chris Findley, assistant director of planning, Salford City Council
11am Coffee break
11.20am Northern Powerhouse and the Economic Position Luke Delahunty, director, SQW
11.45am Connecting the Powerhouse David Brown, chief executive, Transport for the North
12pm Q&A
12.30pm Lunch
1.15pm Challenges to Consenting Northern Powerhouse Projects Andrew Batterton, partner, DLA Piper
1.45pm Delivering the Powerhouse
Session 1: Presentations (15 minutes each)
- Connecting the Powerhouse, Dave Newton, director of consulting, Arup
- Housing the Powerhouse, Matthew Good, planning manager, Local Plans, HBF
- Planning for the Powerhouse, Vincent Ryan, director, Barton Willmore
2.30pm Tea Break
2.45 pm Session 2: Panel Debate – Panellists
- Dave Newton, Arup
- Matthew Good, HBF
- Vincent Ryan, Barton Willmore
3.30 pm Q&A and closing remarks from the Chair
4pm Close