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Future Development Plans – Rochdale; Sponsored by Rochdale Development Agency

Name: Future Development Plans – Rochdale; Sponsored by Rochdale Development Agency
Start: 2021-01-20T11:45
End: 1970-01-01T14:45

Wednesday, 20th January 2021 1145hrs – 1445hrs

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Event Programme What to Expect Speakers

The plans for investment and development in Rochdale is truly transformative.

This webinar will provide insight into plans to develop 8,000 new homes and 4 million sq ft of new employment floor space in Rochdale over the next five years.

These proposals form part of Rochdale Borough Council’s ambitious growth plans which will reshape Rochdale as a place to live, work, connect and visit. Rochdale Development Agency is working with public and private sector partners to deliver these projects and others in Rochdale.

The RDA is keen to hear from investors and developers who share our vision for the future of Rochdale and want to know more about the opportunities available in the borough.

These two projects will be shown by two presentations before a Q&A session with the panelists and our audience.

Speakers for this event include:

John Searle,
Director of Economy Director of Economy and Property

Sandra Robinson,
Associate Director Strategic Growth

Adam Wisher,
Senior Development Manager

Nikki Waud,
Land and Planning Manager

Tim Heatley,
Co-Founder

Jane Healey Brown,
Director for Planning

Danny Crump,
Director of Urbanisation

Daniel Kershaw,
Director

Cllr John Blundell,
Regeneration Portfolio Holder

Fahmida Nisa,
Host & Event Manager

Andrew Jackson,
Associate

This event will showcase some of the ambitious plans to drive economic growth and create new sustainable neighbourhoods in Rochdale over the next five years.

The event agenda will run as follows:

11:45-12:00	Doors Open & Networking Enjoy some networking time with those also attending the conference and visit the exhibitors – with the ability to video chat with attendees, enter the speed networking area or visit the booths of our sponsors.
12:00-13:00	Rochdale’s Transformational Plans – Rail Corridor and Town Centre Rochdale Borough Council and Rochdale Development Agency have begun implementing their plans to redevelop land around five railway stations in the borough to create 7,000 homes, 2.5 million sq ft of employment space and an £11 million cycle corridor. The proposals unlock a number of sites for investment along the Calder Valley corridor, the majority of which will be on brownfield land and developed alongside new commercial and leisure opportunities. The first large scheme is at Station Gateway in Rochdale town centre which has been chosen by Capital & Centric as the site for the launch of their Neighbourhood affordable housing concept. Chair: Built Environment Networking; Fahmida Nisa, Event Host Capital & Centric; Tim Heatley, Co-Founder LCR; Adam Wisher, Regional Director for the North West Broadway Malyan; Danny Crump, Director of Urbanisation WSP; Sandra Robinson, Associate Director Strategic Growth Rochdale Council; Cllr John Blundell, Cabinet member for Regeneration, Business, Skills and Employment
13:00-13:15	Networking & Break During the break period you’re able to move around the event – with a speed networking area to allow you to video chat at random so get your elevator pitch ready. You can also invite any other attendee to video chat, direct message.
13:15-14:15	Rochdale’s Transformational Plans – South Heywood South Heywood is a strategic site next to Junction 19 of the M62 where new development led by Russell Homes will bring new jobs, homes and improved highways infrastructure to the local area. Russell Homes have worked with the RDA and the council on the project which will provide 1.5 million sq ft of employment space, 2,400 jobs and 1,000 new family homes, as well as a new district centre, primary school, park and other community facilities. Work is underway on the link road to connect the site to the motorway network with construction of the first buildings due to commence in 2021. Chair: Built Environment Networking; Fahmida Nisa, Event Host Rochdale Council; John Searle, Director of Economy and Property ARUP; Jane Healey Brown – Director for Planning Taylor Wimpey; Nikki Waud, Land and Planning Manager Russell Homes; Daniel Kershaw, Director ARUP; Andrew Jackson, Associate
14:15-14:45	Networking, Exhibition & Close

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.

We’re set to have an exceptional line-up of speakers who’ll be sharing intel into their future development projects, plans and vision for Rochdale. Here’s an overview of the confirmed speakers:

Rochdale Borough Council – John Searle, Director of Economy Director of Economy and Property

South Heywood is a strategic site next to Junction 19 of the M62 where new development led by Russell WBHO will bring 2,400 new jobs, 1,000 homes and improved highways infrastructure to the local area. John will speak about the importance of this project to the wider RDA vision and what benefits it will bring to Rochdale.

WSP – Sandra Robinson, Associate Director Strategic Growth

Sandra will discuss WSP’s role in the Station Gateway vision including their role in identifying the potential for this scheme through the Calder Valley Railway study and helping Rochdale bid for regeneration funding through the government’s towns fund.

Latimer Developments – Adam Wisher, Senior Development Manager

Latimer revel in taking disused buildings and land and transforming them into high quality residential developments. Whether it be the exciting Cocoa Works and its adjacent 11 acre brownfield project in York or the 1800 home 13 acre site between the River Aire and Kirkstall in Leeds city centre, Latimer (part of the Clarion Housing Group) are in the planning stages of delivering thousands of new homes. As part of this event, Adam will delve into their plans, project timelines and contribution to enhancing communities in Yorkshire and country wide.

Taylor Wimpey – Nikki Waud, Land and Planning Manager

: Nikki will join the panel to discuss what attracted Taylor Wimpey to invest in Rochdale and the opportunities to deliver homes and help create future communities in the town alongside RDA and Rochdale Council.

Capital & Centric – Tim Heatley, Co-Founder

Capital & Centric are ‘re-writing the rules on town centre living’ with their latest plans in Bolton. C&C are planning to create “Neighbourhood Bolton” and are bringing forward plans for the first few areas on 6.2 acres of brownfield sites in and around Bradshawgate. Neighbourhood Bolton is set to regenerate the area around the town’s train and bus stations with the aim of being a catalyst that kick-starts wider regeneration of the whole area. Tim is leading on C&C’s ambitions and will join the conference to outline this scheme as well as the positive progress they’ve been making on their schemes in Wigan, Stockport, and Manchester.

Arup – Jane Healey Brown, Director for Planning

Jane will discuss Arup’s role in the South Heywood vision where they have provided strategic advice for the infrastructure and planning policy requirements, working with the developers involved in the South Heywood scheme as well as the council to help them deliver their aspirations.

Broadway Malyan – Danny Crump, Director of Urbanisation

Danny will join the panel to discuss Broadway Malyan’s involvement in helping Rochdale Council and RDA’s placemaking ambitions with social value and community building forming a major part of the vision.

Russell WBHO – Daniel Kershaw, Director

Russell WBHO have worked with the RDA and the council on the South Heywood project which will provide 1.5 million sq ft of employment space, 2,400 jobs and 1,000 new family homes, as well as a new district centre, primary school, park and other community facilities. Dan will provide more details on the vision on this project with the RDA and Rochdale Council.

Rochdale Council – Cllr John Blundell, Regeneration Portfolio Holder

Rochdale Council’s Calder Valley Railway Corridor Masterplan is a leading example of how the development of transport infrastructure can facilitate major development and regeneration. Under the plan, there will be a redevelopment of the borough’s five railway stations followed by the delivery of 7,000 new homes and 250,000 sq m of employment space along the Calder Valley railway corridor. The project is estimated to cost around £4.5bn to deliver and will also feature a new £11m cycle corridor.

Built Environment Networking – Fahmida Nisa, Host & Event Manager

Nisa is a research, marketing and content specialist at Built Environment Networking. She will be hosting a number of the sessions throughout the day, running the day’s proceedings and managing the interaction between our virtual delegates and the speakers.

Arup – Andrew Jackson, Associate

Andrew will present Arup’s role in the South Heywood vision where they have provided strategic advice for the infrastructure and planning policy requirements, working with the developers involved in the South Heywood scheme as well as the council to help them deliver their aspirations.

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Details

Date:
Wednesday, 20th January 2021

Time:
1145hrs – 1445hrs

Venue

Online – Hopin

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