The conference, hosted by Built Environment Networking, will see some of the region’s biggest names in business, politics and local government lead a regional economic debate including discussions on transport, housing, skills and maximising opportunity in the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough region.
Speakers include Mayor of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority James Palmer, the Chief Executive at Cambridge City Council Antoinette Jackson, Andy Hill the Chief Executive of Hill Residential, Regional Director at Highways England Martin Fellows, Adam Poole Asset Manager at British Land and Director at Cambridge Science Park Jeanette Walker.
(Image removed)
Maber, an architectural practise with bases in central England and London, with a national and international project portfolio, have been announced as the Badge Sponsor for the conference. Founded in 1983 Maber has a growing team of 70 qualified professional, specialising in architecture, landscaping and interior design. The firm has an established reputation in the education, sport, industrial, leisure, retail, culture, residential, workplace, commercial and health sectors.
Mark Hobson, Maber’s Managing Director, said: ”We are delighted to be supporting this event, as part of our commitment to economic development in the region. We see excellent prospects for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, and we are pleased to be part of the area’s growth story.”(Image removed)
The real estate, infrastructure and natural resources programme, project and advisory services consultancy Turner & Townsend, have been announced as the lanyard sponsor for the event.
Michael Henson, Associate Director – Local Government at Turner & Townsend, added: “City regions are looking to power up their economies through innovative use of public assets. Partnerships will help deliver the expertise they need to succeed. This event will provide an opportunity to debate and discuss the issues at the top of the economic agenda with those business and civic leaders who have the power and influence to ensure the region continues on its growth trajectory.’’
The day-long event will provide a unique opportunity for delegates to hear about the collaborative approach to economic growth from the public and private sectors.
Keith Griffiths, MD of Built Environment Networking said: ‘’Civic and business leaders in the region have an evident ambition to deliver an unprecedented level of economic growth in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough over the next five years. Yet as the country enters a period of uncertainty as we start negotiating out exit from the European Union, businesses will undoubtedly have questions about how we ensure the regional economic growth agenda remains a priority for the new government.
This event will provide an opportunity to debate and discuss the issues at the top of the economic agenda with those business and civic leaders who have the power and influence to ensure the region continues on its growth trajectory.’
For more information or to book tickets to the event on the 6 December 2017 please visit www.built-environment-networking.com and for media enquiries please contact Nathan Spencer at [email protected]