A stellar line-up of speakers, including Housing Minister Christopher Pincher and Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey, will appear at the Royal Town Planning Institute’s Planner Live North virtual conference on 12 May.
The Planner Live North 2021: Powering up the North through Planning will look at how opportunities can be created in our underfunded northern cities to attract investment and drive sustainable business growth.
Speakers confirmed for the event (see image, clockwise from top left) include
- Mary Creagh (Chief Executive, Living Streets)
- Clive Betts MP (Labour MP for Sheffield South East)
- Bridget Rosewell (Commissioner, Northern Infrastructure Commission)
- Christopher Pincher MP (Housing Minister)
- Dame Sarah Storey (Paralympian and Active Travel Commissioner, Sheffield City Region)
- Lord Kerslake (Chair, UK2070 Commission)
- Edna Robinson (Chair, People’s Powerhouse)
- Henri Murison (Director, Northern Powerhouse Partnership)
Also speaking will be Jane Healey-Brown FRTPI (Director, ARUP), Sarah Longlands (Director, IPPR North), Jane Meek (Corporate Director of Economic Development, Carlisle City Council), Colin Parry MRTPI (Community Engagement Manager, Homes England) and RTPI Chief Executive Victoria Hills MRTPI.
Plenaries and break-out sessions during the day will look at topics including town centre resilience, community engagement, sustainable infrastructure, housing, active travel, design and low carbon energy.
RTPI President Wei Yang FRTPI, who will be welcoming delegates to the event, said: “With the Levelling Up agenda in the North more crucial now than ever before, this year’s Planner Live North looks set to be one of the highlights of the planning calendar. From wherever you are located around the world, join us to shine a spotlight on the untapped potential of this globally competitive area of England.
“Delegates can expect a packed programme with an outstanding range of speakers, plus plenary and focus sessions, networking, an expo and ample opportunities for audience participation.
“I look forward to seeing you there!”
Tickets for this event start at just £75 for members.
For more information and to get your ticket, visit https://www.rtpi.org.uk/plannerlivenorth
