The £70bn Opportunity: A business led solution to the planning crisis

We are pleased to invite you to an exclusive session at this year’s UKREiiF that shines a spotlight on one of the most urgent challenges – and opportunities – facing the UK economy.

The Planning Skills Fund: A business led solution

Hosted by the British Chambers of Commerce, this event will introduce the Planning Skills Fund, a business-led initiative designed to train the next generation of town planners.

With founding support from Aviva, the Planning Skills Fund offers a practical, corporate backed solution to unblock £70bn worth of development value across the UK.

Event details

Name: The £70bn Opportunity: A Business Led Solution to the Planning Crisis

Date: Tuesday 20 May

Time: 11.00am - 1.00pm (speakers from 11.00am - 11.30am, networking from 11.30am - 1.00pm)

Location: Hall of Steel (adjacent to the Main Stage), Royal Armouries, UKREiiF

Why attend?

• Hear from leaders in infrastructure, development, and planning.

• Discover how your organisation can be part of the solution.

• Connect with leaders across development, sustainability, corporate affairs and social impact.

Speakers

• Yvonne Luu, Director, Purpose Union [host]
• Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy, British Chambers of Commerce

• Simon Creer, Director of Communications, Royal Town Planning Institute

• Suresh Weerasinghe, Head of UK Growth and Investments, Aviva

• Eve Roodhouse, Director of Strategy and Policy, Local Government Association

If you’d like to find out more about how your organisation can be part of the solution, please email QkNDUGxhbm5pbmdTa2lsbHNGdW5kIHwgYnJpdGlzaGNoYW1iZXJzICEgb3JnICEgdWs= to arrange a meeting.

We look forward to seeing you there.

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