All Events 28 Jun 2022

West Yorkshire Development Conference

Name: West Yorkshire Development Conference
Start: 2022-06-28T08:10
End: 1970-01-01T16:30
Location: New Dock

Tuesday, 28th June 2022 0810hrs – 1630hrs

New Dock, Armouries Dr, Leeds LS10 1LT, UK

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This conference will highlight potential development, regeneration and investment opportunities and future projects across West Yorkshire with billions of pounds worth of capital development projects to be discussed.

With ambitious plans to double the size of Leeds city centre, significant regeneration ambitions in Kirklees and Calderdale, major infrastructure schemes such as the proposed light rail transit system in Leeds, Northern Powerhouse Rail set to enhance Bradford, and huge housing delivery plans in Wakefield, the next few years are set to be exciting for West Yorkshire.

At this event, delegates will hear from the public sector leadership driving the aforementioned and a host of major private sector developers who are capitalising on projected growth to deliver major property projects across the region.

To fully maximise the opportunities the region is being presented with we need to have a collaborative and aligned approach across the industry – and this conference will be a key platform in bringing the key stakeholders together to share a platform and promote such collaboration, as we hear from those at the forefront of the future vision for West Yorkshire.

Topics to be discussed:

£10bn Leeds City Council Masterplan Update
HBD’s 310 home Leeds city centre scheme
Intel on Castleford Riverside’s 1,400 home project
3500 homes to be developed in Kirklees
Intel on £250m Health Innovation Campus
Uni of Huddersfield’s estates development plans
Update on Allied London’s Casino Project in Leeds
£150m Glenbrook investment in Leeds

Over £1bn HBD development pipeline
£450m Leeds Innovation District Development
£250m ‘Huddersfield Blueprint’ regenration
Intel on £28m Yorkshire Water Capital Programme
8000 homes brought forward by Keyland
Keyland’s plans for 3.5m sq ft commercial development
Intel on £800m Climate Innovation District
Intel on Glenbrook’s 618 unit BTR Scheme

Speakers include:

Luke Axe,
Land & Planning Director

Elizabeth Peckett,
Asset Director

Tim Gamon,
Regional Delivery Director, North East and Yorkshire

Angela Barnicle,
Chief Officer Asset Management and Regeneration

Jonathan Wilson,
Development Director

David Shepherd,
Strategic Director of Growth and Regeneration

Jane Brown,
Senior Manager, Strategic Housing and Regeneration

Adam Varley,
Development Director

Rosslyn Colderley,
Director of the North

Matthew Rice,
Route Director for North and East

Gaynor Carpenter,
Head of Land and Property

Daniel Roberts,
Senior Development Manager

Professor Tracey Lancaster,
Deputy Vice Chancellor

Tom Wheldon,
Director & Head of Yorkshire & North East Region

Lisa Littlefair,
Leeds City Director

Tim Hosker,
Director of Estates and Facilities

Jonathan Dickson,
Partner

08:10-09:10	Breakfast & Networking
09:10-09:45	Conference Welcome and Keynote Speaker A top regional stakeholder will open the event with an inspirational keynote, setting the tone for the conversation to come.
09:45-10:45	Session One: What are the key ingredients for a healthier, greener and more inclusive West Yorkshire? Sponsored by Ward Hadaway With West Yorkshire now attracting major blue chip organisations there are exciting times ahead for the region and in this session senior policy influencers will join this thought leadership panel to discuss the vision and future thinking to developing a healthier and more sustainable region as well as driving inclusive and economic growth, and attracting global inward investment. Chair: Ward Hadaway; Jonathan Dickson, Partner Allied London; Elizabeth Peckett, Asset Director Citu; Jonathan Wilson, Development Director Leeds Beckett University; Professor Tracey Lancaster, Deputy Vice Chancellor
10:45-11:25	Break & Networking Build commercially rewarding connections during the break – with refreshments included.
11:25-12:30	Session Two: Connecting West Yorkshire to create opportunities – what are the region's key transport and infrastructure priorities?; Sponsored by Mott MacDonald Infrastructure is crucial in driving economic growth and Yorkshire is set to go through an exciting period. In terms of physical infrastructure the Northern Powerhouse agenda as well as plans for a light rail transport system in Leeds will open up a significant increase in productivity, in addition to improvements and new train stations. These developments will cause big waves for inward investors and we’ll be hearing from some of those who’re leading regional infrastructure plans. Chair: Mott MacDonald; Lisa Littlefair, Leeds City Director National Highways; Tim Gamon, Regional Delivery Director, North East and Yorkshire Sustrans; Rosslyn Colderley, Director of the North Network Rail; Matthew Rice, Route Director for North and East
12:30-13:15	Lunch & Networking Build commercially rewarding connections during the lunch break – with refreshments and food provided.
13:15-13:45	Session Three: Exclusive – West Yorkshire Transformational Development Project Launch In this session, exclusive intel will be revealed on a development project that is set to become a catalyst for transformational economic growth in West Yorkshire. Chair: (Available to Sponsor)
13:45-14:45	Session Four: Creating a resilient West Yorkshire housing proposition – regional housing and BtR development plans With West Yorkshire going through a BTR and Student Accommodation development boom, this session will see major residential and student accommodation developers, housebuilders and housing associations share the schemes which will deliver thousands and homes and create affordable, sustainable communities across West Yorkshire. Chair: (Available to Sponsor) Glenbrook; Daniel Roberts, Senior Development Manager HBD; Tom Wheldon, Regional Director, Yorkshire and North East Wakefield Council; Jane Brown, Senior Manager, Strategic Housing and Regeneration Kirklees Council; David Shepherd, Strategic Director of Growth and Regeneration
14:45-15:15	Break & Networking Build commercially rewarding connections during the break – with refreshments included.
15:15-16:15	Session Five: West Yorkshire major regeneration masterplans – supporting business, industry and town/city centres Billions of pounds worth of major mixed use, industrial and commercial schemes are unveiled and discussed as a series of major investors, developers and local authorities highlight their flagship regeneration programmes – with information revealed on potential collaboration opportunities and approaches to procurement. Chair: (Available to Sponsor) Scarborough Group; Adam Varley, Development Director Leeds City Council; Angela Barnicle, Chief Officer Asset Management and Regeneration Yorkshire Water; Gaynor Carpenter, Head of Land and Property University of Huddersfield; Tim Hosker, Director of Estates and Facilities Keyland Developments; Luke Axe, Land & Planning Director
16:15-16:30	Conference Summary and Close

This unique conference will bring together the construction industry to drive economic growth through development and regeneration across West Yorkshire. There will be plenty of exhibitors showcasing their brand and best practice in the industry, whilst helping them reap the rewards of being prominently displayed within the events exhibition area in front of some key and influential business leaders.

Modular Construction Off Site Development Build Public Sector

Exhibiting will allow you to:

Meet 300+ delegates face to face
Be part of the annual West Yorkshire Development Conference
Be seen as a leading firm in the industry’s bid to drive sustainable growth in the regions
Network with hundreds of your business clients and peers
Showcase your work to regional authorities, government officials, leading private sector firms, blue-chip companies, investors and more

Confirmed Exhibitors:

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If you’re interested in exhibiting at the conference then get in touch with our team – with space available for standard exhibition stalls or larger spaces to showcase more of your brand and create an eye-catching area contact:

Email: opportunities@built-environment-networking.com

Associate your brand with the West Yorkshire Development Conference and position your brand at the forefront of one of the UK’s biggest discussions and debates about economic growth, development and regeneration within the region.

Package	Exhibition Stand	Chair/ Speaking Opportunity	Tickets	VIP Backstage Access	Cost (+VAT)
Corporate Partner	Yes	Yes	15	Yes	£8,250	View Details
Session One Partner: What are the key ingredients for a healthier, greener and more inclusive West Yorkshire?	Yes	Yes	10	Yes	£5,500	Sold Out
Session Two Partner: Connecting West Yorkshire to create opportunities – what are the region's key transport and infrastructure priorities?	Yes	Yes	10	Yes	£5,500	Sold Out
Session Three Partner: Exclusive – West Yorkshire Transformational Development Project Launch	Yes	Yes	10	Yes	£5,500	View Details
Session Four Partner: Creating a resilient West Yorkshire housing proposition – regional housing and BtR development plans	Yes	Yes	10	Yes	£5,500	View Details
Session Five Partner: West Yorkshire major regeneration masterplans – supporting business, industry and town/city centres	Yes	Yes	10	Yes	£5,500	View Details
Best Practice Presentation Partner	Yes	Yes	7	Yes	£3,250	View Details
Pre Conference Dinner Partner	–	–	2	Yes	£2,750	View Details
Private Roundtable Partner	Yes	–	5	Yes	£2,750	View Details
Speaker Table Partner	Yes	–	5	Yes	£2,750	View Details
Programme Partner	Yes	–	5	–	£2,250	View Details
Breakfast Partner	Yes	–	5	–	£2,250	View Details
Lunch Partner	Yes	–	5	–	£2,250	View Details
Email Partner	Yes	–	5	–	£2,250	View Details
Registration Partner	Yes	–	5	–	£2,250	View Details
Exhibitor Packages	Yes	–	4	–	£1,750	View Details

We have various partnership packages available, including packages with speaking opportunities and huge exhibition space large enough to promote your business, allowing you to address your whole target audience for maximum brand awareness and impact. Our partnership packages will put you at the forefront of the industry discussion allowing you to be there, be active and be an expert within the construction and property sector, the future vision for West Yorkshire and the whole built environment industry.

Corporate Partner

£8,250+VAT

Be at the forefront of the conference with onstage branding, a 15-minute keynote speech to kickstart the conference, access to the VIP Speakers’ Room and much more. 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 with branding within the title of the event – ‘West Yorkshire Development Conference in association with YOUR BRAND’. Benefits include:

Position yourself alongside Built Environment Networking to shape the conference agenda and content to bring your strategic thinking to the conference, with the option to recommend speakers
Inclusion within pre-conference speaker communications including speaker briefings
Direct access before and after the sessions to the speakers and panellists; an excellent opportunity to establish rapport and build commercially rewarding relationships
Prime branding for the whole conference
One pull-up stand on stage for the entire conference
Option to do a Keynote speech
3x1m² exhibition space
Fifteen delegate passes for the conference
One ticket to the VIP Speaker’s dinner for one of your selected event speakers, which takes place the day before or day of the event – allowing you to meet speakers in a relaxed environment
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to fifteen people per year
Access to the Speakers’ Green Room
Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
Your logo will be on all documents related to the conference – emails etc.
One full page digital advert in the conference programme
Chairman’s ‘thank you’ in the closing speech
Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity
Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press
Access to photographs and video of the conference
Virtual exhibition stand – to allow connectivity to hybrid/virtual event users
Logo/branding on the online conference platform

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Session Partner

£5,500+VAT

The role of the session partner provides an opportunity for you to chair or participate in one of the sessions to build brand awareness, loyalty and trust amongst hundreds of civic and business leaders from across the industry. You’ll be seen to be a thought leader within your area of expertise and showcase your company in front of key decision-makers from across the industry. Benefits include:

Involvement with an exceptional panel session with the option to chair or be involved in the debate, discussions and presentations
Option to do a five minute introduction to the panel OR thought leaders presentation
Position yourself alongside us to shape the session agenda and content to bring your strategic thinking to the conference, with the option to recommend speakers
Inclusion within pre-conference communications including speaker briefings
Direct access before and after the sessions to the speakers and panellists; an excellent opportunity to establish rapport and build commercially rewarding relationships
Positioned as as ‘Conference Session Partner’ in all branding
Additional pull-up stand on stage during your conference session
3x1m² exhibition space
Ten delegate passes for the conference
50% off tickets to the VIP Speakers’ dinner which takes place the day before or the day of the event – allowing you to meet speakers in a relaxed environment
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to ten people per year
Access to the Speakers’ Green Room
Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
Your logo will be on all documents related to the conference – emails etc.
One full page digital advert in the conference programme
Chairman’s ‘thank you’ in the closing speech
Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity
Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press
Access to photographs and video of the conference
Virtual exhibition stand – to allow connectivity to hybrid/virtual event users
Logo/branding on the online conference platform

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Session One Partner: What are the key ingredients for a healthier, greener and more inclusive West Yorkshire?

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Session Two Partner: Connecting West Yorkshire to create opportunities – what are the region’s key transport and infrastructure priorities?

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Best Practice Presentation Partner

£3,250+VAT

This package enables you to speak at the conference – providing you with an opportunity to deliver a thought leadership presentations and/or on-stage Q&A utilising our expert Chair. You’ll be able to position yourself as a though-leader and go-to-business in your sector in front of sector/regional stakeholders and influencers. Benefits include:

15-minute timeslot before one of the main sessions to deliver a thought leadership presentation and/or Q&A session
Direct access before and after every session to the VIP speaker room, an excellent opportunity to establish rapport and build commercially rewarding relationships
Prime branding at the conference
3x1m² exhibition space
Additional pull-up stand on stage during your Best Practice session
Seven delegate passes for the conference
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to ten people per year
Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
Your logo will be on all documents related to the conference – emails etc.
One full page digital advert in the conference programme
Chairman’s ‘thank you’ in the closing speech
Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity
Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press
Access to photographs and video of the conference
Virtual exhibition stand – to allow connectivity to hybrid/virtual event users
Logo/branding on the online conference platform

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Pre Conference Dinner Partner

£2,750+VAT

The day before the event we’ll be hosting a Speaker and Sponsor VIP dinner – this event offers a unique opportunity to network one-on-one with the industry’s leading figures. This partnership enables you to have prominent involvement and branding at the dinner. Benefits include:

Speaking opportunity – with a 10-minute promotional talk at the VIP Dinner
Prime branding at the conference dinner.
Two pull-up banners at the conference dinner
Promotional material and literature placement on the dinner tables
Two places at the conference dinner
Two delegate passes for the conference
Positioned as ‘Conference Dinner Partner’ in all branding
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to two people per year
Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
Your logo will be on all documents related to the conference – emails etc.
One full page advert in the dinner menu
Chairman’s ‘thank you’ in the closing speech
Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity
Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press
Access to photographs and video of the conference

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Private Roundtable Partner

£2,750+VAT

Take the discussion into a more private setting – with a hireable room at the event enabling you to create a roundtable discussion for up to 45-minutes. We’ll work with you to invite your target clients, plus your own attendees, to create an in-event experience that helps you forge new commercially rewards connections. Benefits include:

Hire a private room at the event venue for 45-minutes – for circa 10-15 attendees
Ten invitations directly through ourselves to event delegates to request their attendance at the roundtable (no guarantee provided on attendance)
Pull-up banners and marketing literature allowed within the private room during the period of your roundtable
3x1m² exhibition space
Four delegate passes to the conference– which you can use for your staff or invited clients who you may also want to take part in the roundtable discussion
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to five people per year
Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
Your logo will be on all documents related to the conference – emails etc.
One half page digital advert in the conference programme
Chairman’s ‘thank you’ in the closing speech
Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity
Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press
Access to photographs and video of the conference
Virtual exhibition stand – to allow connectivity to hybrid/virtual event users
Logo/branding on the online conference platform

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Speaker Table Partner

£2,750+VAT

Become the official partner of the Speakers’ Table – where our high-level event speakers will congregate throughout the day. Benefits include:

VIP access to enable you to join the speaker table/room
Build one-to-one relationships with key decision makers and work givers
Marketing collateral can be placed on the speaker table
Two pull-up banners around the Speaker Table area
3x1m² exhibition space
Five delegate passes for the conference
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to five people per year
Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
Your logo will be on all documents related to the conference – emails etc.
One half page digital advert in the conference programme
Chairman’s ‘thank you’ in the closing speech
Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity
Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press
Access to photographs and video of the conference
Virtual exhibition stand – to allow connectivity to hybrid/virtual event users
Logo/branding on the online conference platform

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Programme Partner

£2,250+VAT

Prominent branding on the front of our conference programme. A great way of driving brand awareness and visibility in front of your primary audience. Benefits include:

Prime Branding on the cover of the conference programme
Positioned as ‘Conference Programme Partner’ in all branding
3x1m² exhibition space
Five delegate passes for the event
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to five people per year
Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
Your logo will be on all documents related to the conference – emails etc.
One full page digital advert in the conference programme
Chairman’s ‘thank you’ in the closing speech
Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity
Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press
Access to photographs and video of the conference
Virtual exhibition stand – to allow connectivity to hybrid/virtual event users
Logo/branding on the online conference platform

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Breakfast Partner

£2,250+VAT

A package to enable mass brand awareness and visibility during the busiest periods of the day. Becoming a partner would ensure branding is at the forefront of the breakfast period area along with additional marketing benefits including an exhibition stand and inclusion within all marketing material. Benefits include:

Prime branding in the physical breakfast area space for the duration of breakfast with three pull-up stands
Positioned as ‘Conference Breakfast Partner’ in all branding
3x1m² exhibition space
Five delegate passes for the conference
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to five people per year
Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
Your logo will be on all documents related to the conference – emails etc.
One half page digital advert in the conference programme
Chairman’s ‘thank you’ in the closing speech
Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity
Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press
Access to photographs and video of the conference
Virtual exhibition stand – to allow connectivity to hybrid/virtual event users
Logo/branding on the online conference platform

Become a partner >

Lunch Partner

£2,250+VAT

A package to enable mass brand awareness and visibility during the busiest periods of the day. Becoming a partner would ensure branding is at the forefront of the lunch period area along with additional marketing benefits including an exhibition stand and inclusion within all marketing material. Benefits include:

Prime branding in the physical lunch area space for the duration of lunch with three pull-up stands
Positioned as ‘Conference Lunch Partner’ in all branding
3x1m² exhibition space
Five delegate passes for the conference
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to five people per year
Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
Your logo will be on all documents related to the conference – emails etc.
One half page digital advert in the conference programme
Chairman’s ‘thank you’ in the closing speech
Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity
Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press
Access to photographs and video of the conference
Virtual exhibition stand – to allow connectivity to hybrid/virtual event users
Logo/branding on the online conference platform

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Email Partner

£2,250+VAT

Prime branding on all emails used to promote the conference with delegates before, during and after the conference. Benefits include:

Prime Branding on the emails sent to promote the conference sent to circa 80,000 contacts
Positioned as ‘Conference Email Partner’ in all branding
3x1m² exhibition space
Five delegate passes for the conference
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to five people per year
Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
Your logo will be on all documents related to the conference – emails etc.
One half page digital advert in the conference programme
Chairman’s ‘thank you’ in the closing speech
Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity
Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press
Access to photographs and video of the conference
Virtual exhibition stand – to allow connectivity to hybrid/virtual event users
Logo/branding on the online conference platform

Become a partner >

Registration Partner

£2,250+VAT

Sponsorship of the registration area – the delegate entry point to the conference. Benefits include:

Branding on the sign-in iPads at check-out where all delegates sign-in with a table cloth and two pull up stands (provided by you)
Positioned as ‘Conference Registration artner’ in all branding
3x1m² exhibition space
Five delegate passes for the event
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to five people per year
Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
Your logo will be on all documents related to the conference – emails etc.
One half page digital advert in the conference programme
Chairman’s ‘thank you’ in the closing speech
Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity
Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press
Access to photographs and video of the conference
Virtual exhibition stand – to allow connectivity to hybrid/virtual event users
Logo/branding on the online conference platform

Become a partner >

Exhibitor Package

£1,750+VAT

If you’re looking for access to the event and a space to hold meetings and showcase your services, our Exhibitor Partner package is perfect. There is no limit to the exhibition space enabling you to simply drive brand awareness through a standard exhibition package or bring excitement to the room with the ability to take exhibition space to stand out from the crowd. Benefits include:

3x1m² exhibition space
Four delegate passes for the event
Attendance at Networking Training sessions for up to four people per year
Your logo will be displayed on the conference page of the website
Your logo will be on all documents related to the conference – emails etc.
Chairman’s ‘thank you’ in the closing speech
Social media – pre, during & post-conference activity
Inclusion within all PR and Outreach to regional, national and industry press
Access to photographs and video of the conference
Virtual exhibition stand – to allow connectivity to hybrid/virtual event users
Logo/branding on the online conference platform

Become a partner >

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If you’re interested in any of the packages above or if you’re interested in finding out additional information then contact us on:

0113 390 4700

opportunities@built-environment-networking.com

We’re set to have a plethora of influential stakeholders and vision shapers from across the region joining us on stage. They include:

Keyland Developments – Luke Axe, Land & Planning Director

Keyland Developments are bringing forward a multitude of residential and commercial development across Yorkshire which will create new communities and help drive new investment into the region. As part of their plans to bring forward 8000 homes over the coming years, Keyland will be creating a 1,800 home regeneration scheme at the 170 acre Skelton Gate site which will also include a new primary and secondary school. Keyland also have plans to extend the Interchange 26 site near Cleckheaton with new logistics warehouses being developed on the 57 acre site, forming part of their plans to bring forward 3.5 million sq ft of employment creating development. Luke will join the conference to discuss these schemes as well as Keyland’s wider plans in West Yorkshire and the wider Yorkshire region.

Allied London – Elizabeth Peckett, Asset Director

As owners of the strategically important Leeds Dock site- Allied London play a major role in place shaping within Leeds City centre and have a growing influence on regeneration across the North. Their latest project in Leeds is Casino, a modern creative work, wellness and social destination with the development set to launch in late 2022. Liz joins the event to detail future ambitions across West Yorkshire while also discussing their continued role in supporting the social and cultural fabric of Leeds.

National Highways – Tim Gamon, Regional Delivery Director, North East and Yorkshire

Tim is leading on the major National Highways projects in Yorkshire and the North East of England with investment running into the hundreds of millions and joins our event to give exclusive updates to delegates who may want to support his team’s schemes. Ranging from the major work ongoing at the M1/M62 Lofthouse interchange to upgrades to the A1 and A64, Tim will go into depth about future ambitions and how they are supporting public and private sector economic growth efforts.

Leeds City Council – Angela Barnicle, Chief Officer Asset Management and Regeneration

Leeds City council are half way through their £10bn regeneration programme which is bringing to life a variety of major sites as part of their vision for an ambitious, well connected healthy city. Partnering with a raft of major developers to support projects such as Kirkstall Forge, Aire Park and Mabgate, they will also update delegates on plans for the South Bank and progress on the £450m Leeds Innovation District.

Citu – Jonathan Wilson, Development Director

Citu are leading the way on sustainable development in the region with their Climate Innovation District on the river Aire in Leeds which is set to deliver over 1,000 new low-carbon, timber framed homes underpinned by leisure, offices, a primary school, care home and a factory where the buildings are manufactured. As development director Jonathan will be well placed to discuss how we can create a greener, smarter and healthier West Yorkshire whilst also updating on the next phases of their £800 million investment in Leeds.

Sustrans – Rosslyn Colderley, Director of the North

Sustrans are one of the UK’s leading organisations on developing green infrastructure with an extensive track record of delivering schemes in Yorkshire. Rosslyn will be on hand to discuss how they are collaborating with a number of top level developers and local authorities across West Yorkshire and the North of England to ensure green walking and cycling infrastructure features heavily across a number of the region’s transformational developments – while unveiling her organisation’s future strategy and their role in aiding the march to net zero.

Kirklees Council – David Shepherd, Strategic Director of Growth and Regeneration

Four major projects comprise the £250m Huddersfield Blueprint which comprises the creation of a Cultural Heart and Town Park near the University of Huddersfield, an enhances Station Gateway, improving the New Street Area of the Town Centre with investment into mixed use space, replacing the Bus Station and rethinking Cross Church Street. Shabir joins the event to give an update on this as well as the Dewsbury Blueprint which will see 3500 new homes delivered in the next decade.

Wakefield Council – Jane Brown, Senior Manager, Strategic Housing and Regeneration

As Senior Manager for Strategic Housing and Regeneration, Jane will discuss the council’s planning policies for securing growth and investment with a raft of exciting schemes in the pipeline including major plans for Wakefield city centre and game changing schemes for the surrounding towns, like Castleford’s Riverside project – a 1,400 home community on a 64-acre site. As part of the conference Jane will talk about how this will impact their future projects on placemaking and developing inclusive communities and how the authority aims to stay ahead of the curve in development targets over the coming years – as well as discussing what the council are doing to attract more blue chip organisations to the city to join the likes of Haribo and Coca Cola.

Scarborough Group International – Adam Varley, Development Director

Adam has recently been promoted to Development Director after just 18 months with SGI and In his new role, he will be responsible for the appraisal, delivery and asset management of the group’s commercial development projects across the Northern Powerhouse, including SGI’s flagship schemes – the next phase of Thorpe Park Leeds – a mixed-use community of 3.25m sq ft comprising high-quality business space, industrial and logistics space, retail, leisure and new homes – and Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park; a sports, health and wellbeing-focused Life Sciences Park where it is embarking on a first phase of 850,000 sq ft in partnership with Sheffield City Council. Adam will be on hand to talk about these schemes and SGI’s other future development plans in Leeds and West Yorkshire.

Network Rail – Matthew Rice, Route Director for North and East

Construction has commenced on a new station at White Rose in Leeds – the £26.5 million project is being delivered by Network Rail in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Leeds City Council, Munroe K and the Department for Transport it is seen as a major project to drive economic growth in the region. Located between Morley and Cottingley on the main trans-Pennine route to Manchester via Huddersfield, the two-platform station will improve access to the adjacent White Rose office park, shopping centre and bus interchange. As Route Director for the region Matthew will be well placed to discuss this scheme, the recent £161m sustainable expansion at Leeds station and their future upgrades and expansion plans for the region.

Yorkshire Water – Gaynor Carpenter, Head of Land and Property

Gaynor leads on the development and delivery of a land strategy for all land and property assets across the Yorkshire Water Group, taking accountability for the improvement of asset values. She’s responsible for the delivery of £34m 5 year income plan and their £28m Capital programme. Gaynor will be on hand to discuss Yorkshire Water’s land strategy and their future development plans in Yorkshire.

Glenbrook – Daniel Roberts, Senior Development Manager

Manchester based developer Glenbrook has submitted a detailed planning application for a £150 million 618 unit BTR scheme on Kirkstall Road on the banks of the River Aire in Leeds. Their proposals include over 10,000 sq ft of amenity space including residents lounge, co-working hub and gym, 3,800 sq ft of commercial space and 6,000 sq ft of private external terraces. Glenbrook have also just announced a £280m JV with Town Centre Securities to deliver 500+ BTR units in the centre of Leeds which will also include a multi-storey car park. Daniel is leading on these schemes on behalf of Glenbrook and will be well placed to discuss their investment in Leeds and their future plans for the wider West Yorkshire region.

Leeds Beckett University – Professor Tracey Lancaster, Deputy Vice Chancellor

More information to follow.

HBD – Tom Wheldon, Director & Head of Yorkshire & North East Region

HBD are one of the most active private sector developers in the North Yorkshire region. They are currently developing a £107m scheme on the site of the former Terry’s chocolate HQ. Aptly titled, The Chocolate Works, the scheme will see the delivery of 163 individually designed apartments where the main multi-storey factory once was, as well as 22 bespoke apartments within The Clock Tower building. The Chocolate Works will also include a new brain surgery hospital creating 145 healthcare jobs, and retaining a vital health service in the city following the closure of The Retreat.

Mott MacDonald – Lisa Littlefair, Leeds City Director

Lisa is the cities account lead for Leeds and her background is in economic development. She works to connect the multi-disciplinary expertise across Mott MacDonald with the challenges and opportunities within the Leeds City Region to generate benefit to people, places and the economy. Lisa is interested in how digital innovation can drive the delivery of inclusive and sustainable solutions.

University of Huddersfield – Tim Hosker, Director of Estates and Facilities

Outline plans were revealed last year for the University of Huddersfield’s new Health Innovation Campus on the site of the old sports centre. The £250m investment will see the 6.6-acre parcel of land sub-divided into seven key development plots, with the first phase comprising a “landmark building” of approximately 5,000sqm. Tim is leading on the development for the university and will be on hand to reveal more intel on the scheme as well as discussing the uni’s future estates expansion plans, and the wider impact of the university on the town and region in retaining talent and educating the future skilled workforce of West Yorkshire.

Ward Hadaway – Jonathan Dickson, Partner

Jonathan Dickson is a partner who specialises in all aspects of non-contentious commercial real estate and regularly advises in the investment, regeneration, development and landlord/tenant, sectors.

In particular Jonathan specialises in the following:

Investment work and regularly advises investment funds and private investors on the acquisition and disposal of industrial, office, retails and mixed use schemes.
The acquisition of development land whether by way of option agreements, promotion agreements, conditional sale agreements.
Disposal of development land and projects often incorporating deferred payments and complex overage and clawback arrangements.
Joint venture and collaboration arrangements for all forms of development and regeneration work with a particular emphasis on arrangements for the protection of the public realm and strategic open space.
Infrastructure and utility aspects of large scale development projects from the perspective of the landowner whose land the infrastructure and utilities need to be accessed over.
Landlord and tenant work – Jonathan frequently advises both landlords and tenants on this type of work. This means that he is able to see both sides and perspectives during negotiations and uses this to achieve a sensible solution on each transaction.
Negotiating telecommunication agreements for land owners.

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Details

Date:
Tuesday, 28th June 2022

Time:
0810hrs – 1630hrs

Cost:
£99 – £329

Venue

New Dock
Armouries Dr, Leeds LS10 1LT, UK

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New Dock, Leeds

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