Event

Heart of the matter – the foundational case for whole place transformation

This event hosted by UK think tank Localis will discuss the foundational case for whole place transformation.

Driven by the dynamics of a new political cycle, we are on the edge of a major shift in how we shape our built environment, set our economic ambitions, create inclusive place ambitions and deliver local public services.

This sea change will shift the paradigm of place-based provision for the next decade as all the elements – social, economic, demographic as well as the environmental and physical – combine.

The circumstances call for an agenda for reform encompassing the positive hopes of devolution and community empowerment without shying away from the sombre realities of limited fiscal headroom and previous years of sluggish economic growth.

Localis has been investigating the agenda for place based reform – in partnership with IMPOWER – and we will be presenting the fruits of our research in this webinar to launch our final report “Heart of the matter – getting to grips with whole place transformation”.

We will debate why is radical whole place transformation back on the agenda for placemaking and service provision and what this agenda might deliver for communities and localities in the next political cycle.

Speakers

Cllr Abi Brown – Chair, LGA Improvement and Innovation Board 

Sean Hanson – chief executive, IMPOWER 

Professor Colin Copus – Localis Fellow 

Kate Martin – executive director, city futures, Sheffield City Council