Core CPD Framework:
- Business Planning and Managment
- Development and Infrastructure Planning
- 1 CPD Hours
Event Description
Join Young Planners Cymru for a breakfast seminar breaking down the Welsh Government’s latest budget and discussing its’ implications on planning and economic development in Wales. This event is kindly hosted by Savills, with Nick Bennett leading the seminar and providing his interpretation of Chancellor Rachel Reeves first Budget and its implications for economic development in Wales.
Nick has over 30 years experience in public policy, with a significant economic development and regeneration focus. He completed a full term as Public Services Ombudsman for Wales and was previously Chief Executive of Community Housing Cymru. He grew up on Anglesey and it still very proud of establishing Menter Mon rural development agency.
Nick has a passion for economic development and provides strategic advice to a range of clients involved in regeneration and economic development in Wales and the South West. He is a non- executive director of Adra Housing Association and a member of the Cardiff Capital Region Regional Growth Board
He spent 5 years in Brussels at the Wales European Centre lobbying for more regional aid for Wales, was Special Adviser to the Economic Development Minister and Deputy First Minister in the first devolved coalition government and has also been a Member of the Welsh Language Board and Ofcom Advisory Board for Wales and has been a member of a number of Welsh Government Commissions including the All Wales Convention and the “Williams” Commission Review of Public Services.
Spaces are limited, so please make sure to book in advance.
Refreshments will provided with the opportunity for informal networking. If you have any allergies or dietary requirements, please let us know.”
Learning outcomes
This breakfast seminar will break down the Welsh Government’s latest budget and discussing its’ implications on planning and economic development in Wales.
Programme
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9:30am - arrival and registration at Savills, 2 Kingsway, Cardiff CF10 3FD
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10.00am - Introductions and start
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11.00am - Finish
Accessibility
• The venue is a 10 minute walk away from Cardiff Central and Cardiff Queen Street Stations
• Disabled car Parking is available
• The venue is accessible by taxi
• Venue is step free and has wheelchair access
The RTPI is committed to delivering inclusive events; to make sure that everyone can have the best possible experience. To help work towards being able to do this an event organiser will contact all booked participants to discuss any access needs or requirements that they might have. Contact Dorine Chantepie, Member Services Officer to discuss any questions or concerns you may have.
Catering
• Please let us know of any dietary requirements on booking
Sponsor/Host
This event is kindly hosted by:
