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📣 Calling all local authorities 🏢 🚀 There is LESS THAN TWO WEEKS to sign up to our pilot to support local partnership-led regeneration and development projects. Over the past 10 years we have worked with a range of stakeholders to understand the components of successful public private partnerships (PPP). As firm believers in the power of partnership, we now want to share our insights and experience with colleagues in the public sector. This is why we are inviting expressions of interest from local authorities and similar public bodies who have ambitious regeneration or development plans and would like an early-stage discussion with private sector colleagues on the best way to build effective public private partnerships. Our focus will be on places that have ambition but may lack experience and who want to test their PPP strategy before progressing too far. The work is being led by our Development Committee which comprises the UK’s leading investors, property companies, developers and real estate advisers. 👉 You can find more information here: https://ow.ly/AtuX50QtwHS #PublicPrivatePartnerships #Regeneration #DevelopmentPlans #LocalAuthorities #PublicBodies #PrivateSector

📣 Calling all local authorities 🏢 🚀 There is LESS THAN A WEEK to sign up to our pilot to support local partnership-led regeneration and development projects. Over the past 10 years we have worked with a range of stakeholders to understand the components of successful public private partnerships (PPP). As firm believers in the power of partnership, we now want to share our insights and experience with colleagues in the public sector. This is why we are inviting expressions of interest from local authorities and similar public bodies who have ambitious regeneration or development plans and would like an early-stage discussion with private sector colleagues on the best way to build effective public private partnerships. Our focus will be on places that have ambition but may lack experience and who want to test their PPP strategy before progressing too far. The work is being led by our Development Committee which comprises the UK’s leading investors, property companies, developers and real estate advisers. 👉 You can find more information here: https://ow.ly/AtuX50QtwHS #PublicPrivatePartnerships #Regeneration #DevelopmentPlans #LocalAuthorities #PublicBodies #PrivateSector

📣 Calling all local authorities 🏢 🚀 Get involved in our pilot to support local partnership-led regeneration and development projects. Over the past 10 years we have worked with a range of stakeholders to understand the components of successful public private partnerships (PPP). As firm believers in the power of partnership, we now want to share our insights and experience with colleagues in the public sector. This is why we are inviting expressions of interest from local authorities and similar public bodies who have ambitious regeneration or development plans and would like an early-stage discussion with private sector colleagues on the best way to build effective public private partnerships. Our focus will be on places that have ambition but may lack experience and who want to test their PPP strategy before progressing too far. The work is being led by our Development Committee which comprises the UK’s leading investors, property companies, developers and real estate advisers. 👉 You can find more information here: https://ow.ly/AtuX50QtwHS #PublicPrivatePartnerships #Regeneration #DevelopmentPlans #LocalAuthorities #PublicBodies #PrivateSector

WEBINAR: Local Area Retrofit Accelerator (#LARA), Friday 26 April, 10 – 11am, FREE    Do you represent a #LocalAuthority in your area? Are you interested in creating comprehensive, tailored #retrofitting plans?    This webinar will guide you through LARA, which will provide #funding for facilitators to work with a number of Local Authorities, local partners and installers, to develop a retrofit plan tailored specifically to your area and unique circumstances. The webinar is open to the following organisations:    England: #CombinedAuthority, #CountyCouncil, or partnerships between District/Borough #Councils  Scotland: #CityRegions or #CouncilPartnerships  Wales: #CorporateJointCommittees, #CityDeal partnerships or #Council partnerships  #SocialLandlords  #Training Providers    If you would like to apply for the Local Area Retrofit Accelerator, but are unsure where to start, whether the programme is right for you, or have any other questions about the process, this is the event for you. Reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/ez38B4eQ

Unleashing Hertfordshire’s potential... 💡 Join us for our panel session at @UKREiiF as we present our unified vision for the future and launch the new Invest Hertfordshire service. Hear from our panel of experts as we share unique insights and carry on the conversation over drinks – and with thanks to our sponsors @The Crown Estate. #RealEstateForum #RealEstate #CommercialProperty #InwardInvestment #InvestHertfordshire #HertsForGrowth

Excellent panel discussions at UKREiiF - firstly on #BrownfieldRegeneration. Thank you for everyone's insights. 'Creating Communities Through Brownfield Regeneration' - The panel’s experience resonated with the work of Global City Futures, where we have seen that brownfield regeneration is centred around viability. We look for ways to balance opportunities, giving the public sector the balance sheet flexibility to raise low cost debt for schemes, versus the need for government to provide funding to help pump prime schemes. Discussion centred around ’dynamic patience’ favourable markets, transport led approaches - as demonstrated by Leeds, the need for strong, collaborative public/ private partnerships - and the need for LAs to extract more value from their assets. Thank you Liz Hamson, Martin Farrington, Moda Living, Tom Stannard, Philip Nell 

Nick Stafford and James Smith from our Town and Country Planning Team welcome the changes to the revised NPPF consultation and give their insight into what they mean for the industry, drawing on the thoughts and comments of colleagues within Ridge disciplines actively working in sectors potentially affected by the proposed changes. What are the impacts of these changes? Have there been any missed opportunities? What does this all mean on the ground? Read the full article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eiQNyga5   Sarah Matthews | Brendan McCarthy | Rennie Dalrymple | chris bradburn    #NPPF #TownPlanning #CountryPlanning #HelpBritainBuild #BuiltEnvironment 

It might only be three years old, but the UKREiiF has proven itself to be an industry lynchpin, writes Thomas Pearson of JMW Solicitors LLP. There are numerous opportunities and challenges facing everyone in real estate, as well as in those sectors with which we share many touchpoints. That’s why one of the biggest attractions of UKREiiF is the exchange of knowledge and expertise between thousands of key stakeholders – both public and private sector – as we talk with investors, constructors, developers, local authorities, funders, and planners, build lasting business relationships, and discuss key projects critical to the future of the North West and beyond. Read more on Place North West

Like most goals and projects in life, a key aspect to success in achieving the priorities outlined in a municipality's Strategic Plan is ensuring that proper progress reporting structures and tools are in place to ensure things are on track. Recently, an initiative to support the arts was put on hold in Waterloo due to concerns about the governance of the fund setup. Is your municipality applying good governance practices? https://buff.ly/3VtVFHj

Attention Creative Businesses in England: Win up to £30,000 to grow your innovative project! This is your chance to secure funding for your groundbreaking idea in the creative sector. How much funding? Grants between £10,000 and £30,000. What are they looking for? Innovative projects with clear growth potential. Eligible regions: Greater Manchester Norfolk, Suffolk & Cambridgeshire North East of England West of England & Cornwall South East Coast Leicestershire, Derbyshire & Greater Lincolnshire Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Hull & East Yorkshire West Midlands West Yorkshire Devon Hertfordshire Don't miss out! ⏳ Wilby Jones can help you craft a winning application! We can: Sharpen your proposal. Highlight your project's impact and align it with the competition goals. Navigate the process. Ensure your application meets all the criteria. Increase your chances by guide you through every step, from planning to submission. Contact Wilby Jones today to discuss your project and see if you're eligible. #DCMSCreateGrowth #CreativeFunding #InnovationGrant #WilbyJones