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Future Development Plans – Somerset

Monday, 20th September 2021 0945hrs – 1130hrs

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This webinar will delve into the potential development, regeneration and investment opportunities which are emerging across Somerset.

There are significant plans in the county to drive economic growth over the coming years with thousands of homes in the pipeline to be built across the council districts of Sedgemoor, Somerset West and Taunton, South Somerset and Somerset County as well as major development and regeneration plans set to transform Somerset’s towns – such as the £1 billion Taunton 2040 vision.

In this webinar we will explore some of these exciting regeneration and housing plans, the job creation projects that come with such growth and look into specifics surrounding a number of forthcoming projects, procurement opportunities and upcoming investment.

Speakers for this event include:

Christopher Brown,
Assistant Director Housing and Regeneration
Caroline Hughes,
Assistant Director New Business
David Ralph,
Chief Executive
Dawn De Vries,
Service Manager, Development Management, Inward Investment and Growth
John Owen,
Head of Land and Partnerships
Fahmida Nisa,
Host & Event Manager
  • Somerset West and Taunton Council – Taunton will undergo major transformation over the next two decades with the £1 billion 2040 vision set to regenerate the county town – involving over 900 new homes with high quality neighbourhoods featuring green public spaces, improved public transport, and work and leisure opportunities in a thriving centre. Chris will join the session to talk about this exciting vision for the town as well as the council’s more immediate housing and regeneration plans.
  • Heart of the South West LEP – Covering Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay, the Heart of the South West’s £35 billion economy and 1.8 million population is equivalent to that of a major city. The LEP will oversee £50 million worth of “shovel ready” projects as a part of the Government’s £900 million Getting Building Fund to help boost the South West’s pandemic recovery. There are 19 major projects in total that will be delivered across the South West and David will join the session to give more intel on the their Somerset specific schemes.
  • LiveWest – LiveWest are one of the biggest social housing investors in the South West who own and manage over 38,000 homes from Cornwall to Gloucestershire. They have ambitious plans to invest more than £1bn in the South West economy and to build 6,000 new homes in the region over the next five years. Caroline will join the session to talk about their significant investment and development pipeline in Somerset.
  • Sedgemoor District Council – Dawn will discuss Sedgemoor District Council’s proactive approach with engaging with future developers to promote and encourage appropriate development; working jointly with their Economic Development and Policy teams. Sedgemoor are planning to regenerate Highbridge with £20 million from the Government’s Community Recovery Fund and Dawn will reveal more details on the council’s future regeneration and housing development plans with £30 million worth of work over 14 projects currently active.
  • Keepmoat Homes – Keepmoat Homes have major housebuilding plans for Somerset with 5 projects coming to the fore over the past year. Plans for over 1,000 homes totalling £117 million worth of investment in the region have been lodged and John will be on hand to discuss these schemes as well as revealing Keepmoat’s future plans for the region.

Associate your brand with this Webinar and position your brand at the forefront of the discussion around the future development happening in Somerset. We have various partnership packages available, including opportunities to speak on the webinar, allowing you to present your message to your target audience and receive maximum brand awareness and impact. Packages available include:

Package Chair/ Speaking Opportunity VIP Access Cost (+VAT)
Webinar Partner Yes Yes £1,500 View Details
Exhibitor Partner – Yes £500 View Details

Webinar Partner

£1,500+VAT

Be at the forefront of the webinar – with a speaking slot on the panel and prime branding throughout the webinar and post/pre event communications. This package will elevate your brand and drive awareness, loyalty and trust in front of industry leaders. This is the ultimate package if you’re looking to be seen as a leading figure within the industry. Benefits include:

  • Be positioned as the ‘Webinar Partner’ and have your company name in the title of the event
  • Sponsor an existing event or work with us to develop a bespoke title/agenda/panel of speakers
  • Request Built Environment Networking to invite speakers of your choice to join the panel
  • Targeted marketing campaign aimed at attracting your target audience to the event – whether it be company types, regional companies or job titles/level of attendee.
  • Chair or speak on the panel
  • Option to do a 5-minute introduction to the panel or deliver a thought leadership presentation
  • Included within pre-conference speaker communications including speaker briefing calls
  • Direct access before and after the sessions to the speakers and panellists, and excellent way to establish rapport and build relationships
  • Exhibition space
  • 15 tickets for the webinar for your business or client contacts
  • Access to the video footage from the webinar
  • Branding: on the webinar, website, press release, emails promoting the event and more
  • One editorial or case study shared through our website news section and social channels
  • Chairman’s thank you in the opening and closing speech on the webinar

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Exhibitor Partner

£500+VAT

Become an exhibition partner for this event to get exhibition space and branding before, during and after the event with benefits including:

  • Exhibition space at the interactive webinar
  • Five tickets for your business or client contacts
  • Access to the VIP speakers room – connect with the speakers before and after the event
  • Access to the video of the webinar
  • Branding including on the webinar, on the website, all emails prior to the event and more.
  • One editorial or case study shared on our news section and promoted through social media
  • Chairman’s ‘thank you’ in the opening and closing webinar speech

Become a partner >

Our online conferences will merge our face-to-face conferences with a virtual platform – providing networking opportunities, exceptional panel discussions and debates, speaker presentations and an exhibition hall.

Here’s a little video highlighting what to expect…

And here’s a bit more information of key areas of our online events…

You’ll receive unique log-in details to join our online event via computer or phone – and you’ll be greeted with an easy navigation tool. You’ll be able to navigate to:

Main Stage

Where our ‘Programme’ will take place with excellent speakers and content. You’ll be able to get involved, asking questions and taking part in live polls.

Networking Area

Just like a real conference you’ll be able to meet and connect with new people in our forum. You can directly request to chat with someone or you can enter our ‘speed networking’ area to meet numerous new people within the industry. Get your elevator pitch ready!

Sponsor / Exhibitor Area

Meet our partners and sponsors – view what they’re all about, video chat with them and download their literature and product information.

Tickets

Tickets are not currently available for this event.

Details

Date:
Monday, 20th September 2021

Time:
0945hrs – 1130hrs

Venue

Online – Hopin


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