The Symposium will offer a series of workshops to give practical advice on subjects that assist the URC. It provides an excellent opportunity for practitioners to discuss common issues and ideas with colleagues. This year the Symposium will focus on the theme of Sustainable Delivery and Effective Linkages. The programme of workshops is available for download by clicking on the link below.

There will be a dinner to follow the symposium on Thursday ,12 May 2005 at Walsall Town Hall, from 19.30 -22.30.

On Friday, 13 May, delegates will have the option to take a tour of regeneration sites around Walsall 09.30 – 12.00.

This event is not for general booking but by invitation only.

For further information, please contact Nicola Thomas at English Partnerships, tel. 01925 644748

Programme

Workshop 1: Masterplanning For Sustainable Communities

Stephen Hill, Rachel Victor-Sampson EP & Sorwar Ahmed Hyde Housing Group

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Workshop 2: Sustainable Growth without infrastructure

Anup Shah & Craig Jones

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Workshop 3: Successful Neighbourhoods

David Chisholm – John Thompson vAssociates

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Workshop 4: City Living and Inclusive Communities

Christine Seaton and Steve Pugh (Housing Corporation)

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Workshop 5: Skills for Growth and Succession

Chris Murray (ASC), Dr Helen Walker (ASC) & Denise Taylor (Adept)

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Workshop 6: National Standards for Sustainability

Alex Ely (CABE)

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Workshop 7: Jobs or Quality Jobs

Kim Griffiths-Parry (JET) & Anne McNamara/Paula Raper ( FSquared)

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Workshop 8: Knowledge Based Economies

Dr Cathy Garner – Manchester Enterprises

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Workshop 9: Safe City Centres - provide for increased footfall

Gwyn Bevan - Walsall Police Department

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Workshop 10: Investing in Sustainability Provides Better Returns

David Roberts igloo & Anthony Williams Finance Director – igloo

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Workshop 11: Lessons learnt from the pilot URCs Liverpool Vision

Martin Wright, Liverpool Vision

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Workshop 12: Lessons learnt from the pilot URCs Sheffield One

Andy Topley, Sheffield One

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Workshop 13: Lessons learnt from the Pilot URCs New East Manchester

Peter Hill, New East Manchester

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Workshop 14: Planning and land agreements

Salford City Council Planning Department Dave Evans & Nora Galley – Roger Tym & Partners

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Workshop 15: Landmark Projects – adding value but only if part of a wider strategy

Heather Clarke and Marcus Chaloner (British Waterways) , Graham Pink Liverpool Land & Development Company

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