Lessons Learnt from Cohort 2
Description:
In this recorded session, a panel of experts discussed key findings and outcomes from their work reviewing the Town Investment Plans submitted by the Cohort 2 towns.
The session covered key lessons learnt, and will provide tips and recommendations for those towns currently preparing their TIPs.
About the Speakers:
The panel were all involved in reviewing Cohort 2 TIPs, and have extensive experience in their respective areas.
Margaret Kalaugher is highly skilled at bringing key people together to promote collaboration and secure informed and considered decisions on transport and regeneration schemes. Her effectiveness is built on strong client programme management, strategic and analytical thinking, problem solving, negotiating and influencing skills.
Ross Hayman leads on stakeholder engagement in the north of England for the Towns Fund Delivery Partner. He brings many years’ experience of stakeholder engagement, community relations and public consultation on major infrastructure projects and urban redevelopment, with particular expertise in the energy sector.
Shrikant Singhania is a Town Coordinator in the North region and has been offering support on the funding and financing sections as well as advice around project delivery. With a background in Public Services Real Estates & Assets Advisory, Shrikant has vast experience in advising local authorities on viable operational delivery structures and funding scenarios available for the project.
Rebecca Collings is a Town Coordinator in the South & West region. She brings a wealth of experience from her past roles in the Civil Service in drafting documents for Government purposes, as well as in setting up and delivering complex projects.
Realising the opportunities of major rail projects
Description:
This session focused on the opportunities presented by major rail infrastructure projects such as High Speed 2, East West Rail and Northern Powerhouse Rail. Several towns in the Towns Fund will be affected by these projects, whether this be a new station, depot or railway line. This session looked at the current status of these projects in their lifecycle, and discuss opportunities and advice to get people, businesses and towns ready for these schemes when they arrive. It was also discussed what can be done now to prepare for these long-term projects and how this can be articulated in your Town Investment Plan.
About the speakers:
Richard de Cani chaired the session. Richard is a recognised senior leader of planning and Transport, with a strong track record of strategic thinking and delivery with in-depth knowledge of the transport/planning issues facing cities and city regions. He brings together a unique combination of senior client-side experience from Transport for London, with direct experience of leading many of the new transport and planning initiatives in London and the UK over the past decade.
Tom Bridges discussed ‘getting our businesses ready’. Tom leads Arup’s Cities Advisory practice, advising on town, city and regional strategies for economic development, inclusive growth, infrastructure, skills and innovation. He supports clients on funding and finance, socio-economic advice, housing growth, regeneration programmes and town and city strategies.
Peter Neckelmann focused on ‘getting our towns ready’. Peter is an Architect and Urban Designer with global experience with projects focused particularly in the UK, Europe and Asia. Peter’s projects focus on the development of resilient places that deliver positive spatial, social and economic outcomes. Much of his recent work looks at the integration of regional and national transport infrastructure and how it contributes to regeneration and meaningful placemaking.
Richard Hadfield presented on ‘getting our people ready’. Richard has 25 years’ experience in the technology sector including senior roles and consulting positions working with government departments and agencies (e.g. Department for Education, Cabinet Office, Skills Funding Agency, Medical Research Council, Ofsted, Jisc), UK Parliament, UK universities, research institutes and further education colleges. He has worked with over 30 UK universities and further education colleges in developing shared services and examining the impact of their teaching and learning and research work.
Lessons Learnt from Cohort 1
Description:
In this recorded session, a panel of experts discuss key findings and outcomes from their work reviewing the Town Investment Plans submitted by the Cohort 1 towns.
About the speakers:
The panelist were all involved in reviewing Cohort 1 TIPs, and have extensive experience in their respective areas.
Tom Bridges is an experienced professional in town and city strategies, urban and regional policy and planning, transport, economic development, economic analysis, regeneration, and town and city operations.
James Gore is an experienced communicator with a strong Track record in stakeholder engagement, focusing on local, regional and national government relations. He has worked in agency and in-house roles across many industries, with a specialism in the aviation sector.
Rob Turner plays a lead role in Grant Thornton's Public Services consulting team. He brings particular expertise in the analysis of large quantitative and qualitative data, with the explicit purpose of deriving intelligent insight to inform service delivery, make the case for investment and to drive performance improvement.