Housing and Economic Growth in the North Local opportunities, local flexibilities, local planning Friday, 23rd March 2012, York Racecourse
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Housing has a key role to play in unlocking the potential of new devolved powers to deliver local economic growth in the North of England, as well as utilising reforms to the planning system which are designed to incentivise local housing growth. With these powers, effective local leadership and strong partnerships with local communities and businesses are essential, and city regions have an important role to play. Exploring the role of housing in economic growth, this conference focuses on how housing can: Help drive sustainable economic growth in the North Support and grow neighbourhood resilience Use the new planning tools in practice Influence how the powers and tools in the growth strategy are utilised Help shape strategic planning to transform neighbourhoods and cities Work with communities and planning professionals on community-led neighbourhood planning Shape the priorities of ‘core cities’ as local drivers of economic growth
Who should attend? This event should be attended by Chief Executives, Service Directors and senior managers in housing and local authorities, including those responsible for housing strategy, economic development, regeneration and planning. Local authority elected members and tenant board and panel members will also find this conference of interest.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Delegates will be able to record 4 hours Continuing Professional Development hours for attending this conference.
Programme
9.45
Registration and refreshments
10.15
Chair’s introduction and welcome Lee Shostak, Chair of the Town and Country Planning Association Morning theme: How localism reforms can help to stimulate housing growth
10.25
The new world of planning Dr Hugh Ellis, Chief Planner, Town and Country Planning Association With reference to the new context for strategic planning, including revocation of the Regional Strategy, the new duty to co-operate, local plans and neighbourhood planning, in this session Hugh will explore: The planning aspects of the Localism Act Key implications of the new National Planning Policy Framework The interrelationship of the planning changes with other government policies such as the New Homes Bonus and National Infrastructure Plan
10.50
Housing led local development in the North – unlocking the potential Philip Barnes, Director, Nathaniel Lichfield & Partners Bringing experience and insight into practical planning delivery, Philip will assess new opportunities for housing-led development and growing housing markets in the North. This session will explore: Implications of localism on the planning system and new planning powers Key issues for developers Key issues for communities What the future holds
11.15
Unlocking growth in cities – the contribution of housing Chris Murray, Director, Core Cities Core Cities have the potential to be key drivers of economic growth in the North. In this session Chris will cover: What is the vision and the opportunity for housing, together with other partners, to transform cities and neighbourhoods? What will the government’s City Deals mean for housing? What influence could city Mayors bring? How can core cities help to support growth and prosperity in other parts of the region?
11.40
Panel session The morning plenary speakers will take part in questions and debate with questions from the audience.
12.00
Refreshments
12.20
Professional practice sessions A. Sustainable urban neighbourhoods: building communities that last Michael Carley, Sustainable Urban Neighbourhoods Network, Joseph Rowntree The Joseph Rowntree Foundation Sustainable Urban Neighbourhoods Network combines the practical knowledge of developers, local authorities, housing associations and community development and regeneration experts. In this session Michael will draw on the networks new report detailing case study examples, and discuss the key issues including: Spatial planning – how to get this right and making neighbourhood planning and strategic planning for land use complementary Promoting sustainable recovery in inner cities Speeding up development allowing new communities to develop B. Shaping local development plans – experience of neighbourhood planning so far Adam Dodgshon, Principal Consultant, Planning Advisory Service, Local Government Association The Localism Act introduced new powers that give local communities the power to influence development in their area, and the Local Government Association (LGA) is working with Councils who are collaborating with local communities to develop ‘neighbourhood plans. In this session Adam will explore, from a local authority perspective, the key issues arising from this work covering: What neighbourhood planning is all about The role of local authorities and the private sector Neighbourhood planning in practice: challenges and opportunities Way forward – early learning from the ‘front runners’ C. Localism that works – housing unlocking local economic potential Tony Stacey, Chair, PlaceShapers Group and Chief Executive of South Yorkshire Housing Association Limited Housing organisations have the potential to be ‘place shapers’ delivering localism that can transform communities, lives and opportunities. Drawing on inspirational case study examples this session will outline the key issues contained in a recent report by the Placeshapers Group: Localism that Works and explore the role for housing organisations in: Engaging with the future of their estates and communities Driving local economic activity - helping to create jobs and enabling people to return to work Transforming local neighbourhoods
D. Trust and association Catherine Harrington, National Coordinator, National Community Land Trust Network Community Land Trusts (CLTs) are community driven and controlled organisations that have the capacity to promote local community resilience through supporting and enabling community assets to thrive generating local economic prosperity. Drawing on successful case study examples in this session Catherine will explore: How CLTs and housing organisations can work together to develop affordable housing The mutual benefits from working in partnership including community capacity building, enabling neighbourhood planning and developing innovative solutions to meet local needs How joint working supports local economic vibrancy and prosperity 13.15
Lunch Afternoon theme: Housing’s role in unlocking the potential for new devolved powers to deliver economic growth
14.15
BIS perspectives for economic growth Tom Smyth, Deputy Head, The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, Yorkshire Humber and the North East In supporting initiatives to deliver sustained growth and higher skills in the region, this session will outline The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) perspectives on the key issues for housing, and cover: The current economic profile in the country and region Opportunities and potential for housing construction Opportunities to support skills development
14.40
Local enterprise partnerships – housing and economic growth Alison Thain, Chief Executive, Fabrick Housing Group, and Private Sector Partner, Tees Valley Local Enterprise Partnership Plans to boost local economic development and renewal are dependent on effective local partnerships with local communities and businesses, and there is potential for housing organisations to play an important role capitalising on new freedoms and flexibilities. This session will explore the following: Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) – opportunities for housing and progress so far How can housing capitalise on the tools and powers in the growth strategy and the new growth incentives? Will growth incentives provide real opportunities for economic growth in the North, or merely compound existing regional disparities?
15.05
Building local economic resilience Neil McInroy, Chief Executive, Centre for Local Economic Studies With significantly less funding now available for economic regeneration and renewal, what can be done in Northern communities in the future? Neil will explore: Why building relationships at a community level is now as important as building homes The role of housing as key connectors for great places The importance to focus on existing assets and capital within neighbourhoods How micro interventions at a neighbourhood level can catalyse change
15.30
Panel Session The morning plenary speakers will take part in questions and debate with questions from the audience, to be joined by: Dr Hugh Ellis, Chief Planner, Town and Country Planning Association Brian Robson, Policy Manager, Northern Housing Consortium
16.00
Chair’s closing remarks and close of conference
Housing and Economic Growth in the North Local opportunities, local flexibilities, local planning 23rd March 2012, York Racecourse Delegate fees
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Northern Housing Consortium Member
£219
£199
Non Member
£269
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