Levelling up the regional economies has many labels: the Northern Powerhouse, the Midlands Engine, the Golden Triangle and the Ox-Cam Arc. But have they delivered improved economic growth? And will the chancellor’s new investment zones make the likes of Leeds a genuine regional competitor?
Since Channel 4 announced its move to the city, media companies have flocked to the area. The government has also promised to deliver high-speed rail to northern cities, which would position the region as a global leader in transport innovation.
Additionally, the government believes there is significant opportunity for Leeds and surrounding cities to become hotspots for the life sciences sector, which would bring new jobs and skills to the area. This presents its own challenges for developers and investors alike, and Leeds would need to keep up with the fast-moving nature of the life sciences sector in order to satisfy its occupiers.
So does Leeds have what it takes to becomes a powerhouse of activity and give the South East a run for its money? Join us for this EG Cities Live discussion on 29 November.
- 08.30: Breakfast and registration
- 09:00: Discussion begins
- 10:15: Coffee and networking
- 11:00: Close
Speakers
Clare Bailey
Director, commercial research, Savills
Clare Bailey
Director, commercial research, Savills
Bailey is a director in Savills commercial research team and has written extensively on themes within the regional office markets. She has contributed to Savills’ office magazine Core, looking at the key ingredients to a happy and productive workplace, as well as writing articles on themes around social sustainability. She was commissioned by the British Council for Offices to explore the topic of how to provide affordable workspaces in the UK.
Angela Barnicle
Chief officer, asset management and regenerations, Leeds City Council
Angela Barnicle
Chief officer, asset management and regeneration, Leeds City Council
Barnicle has a passion for cities, economic development and delivering transformational change and inclusive growth. Having dealt with all aspects of commercial property and development, she now leads the asset management and regeneration programmes for Leeds City Council. Here, Barnicle focuses on delivering optimum place solutions and realising development opportunities for the city. The team is currently engaged in a number of place programmes across the Leeds city region, including the delivery of the East Leeds Orbital Extension, which will release an additional 5,000 homes for the city, the ongoing redevelopment of the South Bank – including the delivery of British Library North and the Leeds Innovation District. In addition, Barnicle leads the programme team for the Leeds city region HS2 growth strategy and Leeds Railway Station redevelopment.
Victoria Critchley
Development director, innovation, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Victoria Critchley
Development director, innovation, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Critchley was hired by Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust to lead the development of its 12-acre innovation village, which is fundamental to the regeneration of Leeds city centre.
Nasreen Karim
Director, West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce
Nasreen Karim
Director, West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce
Karim is the founder and director at Platinum Partnership Solicitors. She has been the director of West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce since 2020, and is the chair and founder of BAME Business Committee.
Matthew Lonergan
Partner, Shoosmiths
Matthew Lonergan
Partner, Shoosmiths
Lonergan is a partner in Shoosmiths’ Leeds office specialising in real estate disputes. He has wide experience of acting for landlords, developers and tenants, in particular corporate occupiers in the retail, financial services, transport, distribution, airline, leisure and hotel sectors. Lonergan has dealt with a number of high profile and high value disputes and has considerable project management expertise, as well as managing a number of clients’ property portfolio management requirements, including transactional, property litigation, construction and planning work.
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