We are looking forward to attending UKREiiF from 19 – 21 May.
On this page you can meet the team attending and check out our schedule below.
If you’re attending UKREiiF and would like to connect, please reach out to our delegates. We look forward to seeing you there!
Programme of events
Panel Discussions
Local government reorganisation and devolution – opportunities for growth and placemaking
Date: Tuesday 19 May
Time: 11:00 – 12:00
Location: Pearl Suite
Local government reorganisation and devolution present significant opportunities for economic growth and placemaking. This session will explore how devolved powers enable local authorities to shape investment, infrastructure, and development priorities more effectively. Panellists will discuss the potential for innovation, community led regeneration, and improved strategic planning, highlighting how greater autonomy can unlock sustainable growth across local areas.
Chair:
- Claire Jones, Legal Director, public sector team at Birketts LLP
Panellists:
- Paulette McAllister, Founder, Joseph Hardy & Company Ltd
- Meg Carter, Regional Director, AtkinsRealis
- Trevor Holden, Managing Director of South Norfolk and Broadland Councils and Chair of the District Councils Network Chief Executives Group
- Jonathan Hulley, Partner and Joint Head of Social Housing at Birketts LLP, Councillor at Surrey County Council and at Runnymede Borough Council
Local government reorganisation and devolution – opportunities for stakeholder participation and partnership working
Date: Wednesday 20 May
Time: 12:00 – 13:00
Location: Barton Suite
This session will explore how local government reorganisation and devolution can unlock meaningful opportunities for private‑sector organisations to shape place‑based ambitions through deeper stakeholder participation and collaborative partnership working. Panellists will discuss how evolving governance structures and devolved powers can support more agile investment, innovative joint ventures, and productive engagement with local authorities, helping businesses influence outcomes and contribute to long‑term regional prosperity.
Chair:
- Tom Newcombe, Partner and Head of Planning and Environmental at Birketts
Panellists:
- Lord Andrew Lansley
- Abigail Jones, Head of Development, Savills
- Meg Carter, Regional Director, AtkinsRealis
Drinks reception
Date: Wednesday 20 May
Time: 18:00 – 21:00
Location: Holy Trinity Church, Leeds
We invite you to join us for an evening of networking, drinks, canapes and entertainment from 18:00 at the Holy Trinity Church. Places are limited, so please RSVP by 6 May.
Register your place here.
Key Contacts
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