'Beyond the URC Brand – The Next Steps Forward'

This two-day conference was held in Sheffield, home of one of the three pilot URCs, on 11 and 12 February 2003 and was attended by around 200 urban regeneration professionals. The event offered delegates informative, innovative and practical advice on aspects of the URC business including joint ventures, public/private finance and housing.

The speeches and presentations listed below were given at the Conference: please note that the presentation files are very large and may take a few minutes to download, during which time the browser window will be white.

Programme

Sustainable Communities - How URCs are able to support the principles of sustainable communities

Phil Hope MP, Parliamentary Private Secretary to Rt Hon. John Prescott MP, Deputy Prime Minister

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Urban Design - The role of urban design in regeneration

Kevin McGeough, Urban Designer, English Partnerships

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English Partnerships' Role - English Partnerships’ new remit and the role of URCs in meeting the national agenda

Dr Pauleen Lane, Non-Executive Board Member, English Partnerships

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Private Sector Finance for URCs - Private finance vehicles and innovative mechanisms for regeneration areas

Chris Brown, Chief Executive, Igloo Regeneration

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The Liveability Agenda - How URCs can contribute to the Government’s new liveability agenda

David Lunts, Director of Urban Policy Unit, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

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Housing - URCs’ potential role in restructuring the local housing market and delivering housing renewal

Brendan Nevin, Housing Renewal Pathfinder Co-ordinator, Stoke-on-Trent City Council

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Joint Ventures - The key elements for joint ventures – from a personal perspective

Nigel Smith, Acting Chief Executive, The New Swindon Company

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Partnerships in URCs - The key role for local authorities in delivering regeneration partnerships in URC areas

Bob Kerslake, Chief Executive, Sheffield City Council

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