BOOK NOW | Invest in Central Lancashire
This special event, in partnership with the Preston, South Ribble and Lancashire Councils, will update attendees on progress three years into the £400m City Deal, and examine Central Lancashire as a place to live, work and do business.
The free half-day conference on Thursday 1 March will showcase key areas of growth, and update delegates on the major developments coming forward in the heart of Lancashire, providing a briefing ahead of the international property exhibition MIPIM, which takes place in Cannes from 12 March.
The event will centre around three points of discussion:
- The policies and economic influences shaping the Central Lancashire area
- Preston and South Ribble as a place to live, work and do business, including city living, developing skills, and transport connectivity
- A ‘scheme spotlight’, examining the progress and potential of the 160-acre Cuerden site, being delivered in a joint venture between Maple Grove, Brookhouse Group, South Ribble and Lancashire County Council
Speakers so far include:
- Cllr Geoff Driver, leader of Lancashire County Council and LEP board director
- Jim Carter, chairman of the City Deal
- David Taylor, chairman of the University of Central Lancashire
- Karen Hirst, development director at Maple Grove
- Caroline Baker, director at Cushman & Wakefield
- Lawrence Kenwright, chief executive of Signature Living
- John Chesworth, executive chairman of Harrison Drury
- Senior figures from South Ribble Council, Preston City Council, and more…
Conference chaired by Jessica Middleton-Pugh, editor of Place North West
Invest in Central Lancashire will be hosted at The Villa at Preston North End. The event will begin at 8am for networking, with an 8.30am start to proceedings. The conference will end at noon for lunch.
The event is free to attend, and all refreshments are included, but registration must be made in advance.
