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Direct Delivery 2022

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Event Schedule

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14 June 202211:00 am - 12:00 pm

Ask TVoA: Councillor Shantanu Rajawat, leader, Hounslow Council

Hounslow Labour and Conservatives each gained a seat in May, with Labour controlling an overwhelming 52 out of the total 62. That’s a strong start for a new administration with a new leader, councillor Shantanu Rajawat. He takes over from one of London’s political stalwarts, Steve Curran, who stood down due to illness after eight years at the helm.

How will Councillor Rajawat be “forging out in a bold new direction for an even better borough”? How will his new administration deliver its promised 1,000 new council homes as well as buying 1,000 more social rent homes? And what form will its £300 million investment in council estates take? Will it be able to deliver on a promise to attract significant inward investment to boost it’s own direct investment in town centre regeneration? And what do plans to “radically overhaul the current system of community consultation” mean for your work in Hounslow?

Tune in to Ask The Voice of Authority at 11am on 14 June to find out. And keep an eye on our Twitter and LinkedIn feeds for your chance to put your own question to Councillor Rajawat.

Watch the interviewWith Carter Jonas, GLE and London Square Partners
5 July 202211:00 am - 12:00 pm

Ask TVoA: Mark Baigent, Corporate Director of Regeneration and Culture, London Borough of Redbridge

Mark Baigent was recently appointed corporate director of regeneration and culture at Redbridge in north-east London and The Voice of Authority looks forward to discovering how he intends to drive housing delivery and town centre regeneration across that borough.

It’s tricky to think of a London borough that hasn’t benefitted from Baigent’s considered approach to housing, estate renewal and enabling development since his nine years at Kensington and Chelsea in the 1990s.

Along with interim roles at Greenwich, Haringey, Tower Hamlets, Sutton and Lewisham Homes, Baigent has advised Hackney, Islington, Kingston and the City of London, as well as several boroughs outside the capital.

In that time he has become something of a figurehead for direct delivery, creating many local housing companies, the multi-borough Place scheme to deploy MMC in housebuilding, and publishing – with 3Fox – two editions of the indispensible guide “How to set up a local housing company”.

So join us on 5 July at 11am as we ask Mark how his experience will shape the development of Redbridge. And keep an eye on our Twitter and LinkedIn feeds for your chance to put your own question to Mark Baigent.

Watch the interviewWith Carter Jonas, GLE and London Square Partners
26 July 202211:00 am - 12:00 pm

Ask TVoA: Stephen McDonald, director for growth, Barnet Council

Stephen McDonald is delivering the £5 billion mixed-use scheme at Brent Cross and 20,000 new homes and associated infrastructure across Barnet Council’s vast regeneration programme: six estate regeneration schemes; three major town centre redevelopments; and four development projects.

One of the leading figures on London’s regeneration scene, Stephen was instrumental in delivering Elephant and Castle for Southwark and the Olympics legacy programme for Hackney; founding Future of London professional association and leading the Re joint venture between Capita and Barnet Council.

Tune in to Ask The Voice of Authority at 11am on 26 July to find out about the future of that programme, how it will be influenced by recent political changes, and how Stephen’s approach to growth and partnerships has been shaped by his experiences, including his upbringing and academic career in Australia and stints as a senior consultant with PA Consulting, PwC, Deloitte and KPMG. And keep an eye on our Twitter and LinkedIn feeds for your chance to put your own question to Stephen.

Learn more and registerWith Carter Jonas, GLE and London Square Partners
9 August 202211:00 am - 12:00 pm

Ask TVoA: Councillor Geoff Barraclough, Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development, City of Westminster

Perhaps the biggest surprise of the May local elections, certainly in London, was the victory for Labour in Westminster – the first time it has been held by any party other than Conservative.

Among the pledges, Labour promised to “End the cosy ‘business as usual’ relationship with developers” and “Make building new council (social) and lower rent homes the Council’s top policy priority”. Local issues influenced the vote, too, especially the future of Oxford Street, friction between residents and the tourist economy and the troubled £6 million Marble Arch Mound.

How will these issues shape Councillor Barraclough’s approach to his portfolio of economic development; town planning and planning policy; place-shaping; and digital innovation in the public realm? Tune in to Ask The Voice of Authority at 11am on 09 August to find out. And keep an eye on our Twitter and LinkedIn feeds for your chance to put your own question to Councillor Barraclough.

Learn more and registerWith Carter Jonas, GLE and London Square Partners
8 September 20228:30 am - 4:00 pm

Sitematch 2022

Make time for opportunity – Aqua Shard, London Bridge

50 councils, 50 selected developers, 200 pre-arranged meetings

“As councils across the country vie with each other for the best developers and most innovative solutions to the challenges of climate crisis, affordable housing supply and town centre revival, this is your invitation to take part in Sitematch 2022 and gain a competitive advantage.

“Sitematch brings together councils with selected prospective regeneration and development partners for a day of focused in person meetings and case study presentations. This year it takes place on 8 September at the Shard, London.

“Briefed by you, with an understanding of your vision and values we can provide you with a selection of organisations who match your agenda. We’ll schedule 10 15-minute meeting slots for you so that you can start to build relationships with those who suit.”

Toby Fox, managing director, 3Fox Holdings

Sitematch Showcase

Sitematch offers partners and their selected councils more exposure through the Sitematch Showcase, a programme of case studies of partnership in regeneration, recovery and growth focusing on:

•  Solving the housing crisis

•  The social impact of development

•  Decarbonising development

•  Town centre and high street regeneration

•  Industrial land use and clean air logistics

To present a case study at Sitematch and join our event partners contact Andrew@3fox.co.uk for more information.

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22 September 202211:00 am - 12:00 pm

The Voice of Authority and the London Construction Programme on “pressures on procurement”

As the new public procurement regime emerges, procurement systems are facing challenges from a number of sources. Construction is subject to unprecedented fluctuations, with inflation, labour and materials all impacting prices substantially over the lifetime of a project. Add to that the impacts of two years’ of pandemic, which are now feeding through into the market: Creditsafe reported 31 construction industry administrations in February, the most since March 2020. Bounceback loans are being called in, furlough is over and VAT deferments have been curtailed. And war in Ukraine is further disrupting supplies.

In this environment, is it sensible to issue single stage contracts and focus the risk on contractors? Those in a strong position are increasingly selective in work they take on and seeking to share more risk with clients. Others may squeeze supply chains to create margins, which could affect quality and even delivery.

Can the public sector spread risk – and access the benefits of MMC – by aggregating demand through buyer’s clubs and regional programmes, with all the problems of aligning standards and procurement systems? And can the cost of responding to the Climate Emergency through Passivhaus and other initiatives be accommodated?

Join this webinar to understand:

• The pressures facing contractors and how they are responding
• How public sector clients are adapting to the new procurement landscape
• How the market is likely to evolve over the next 12-24 months

Featuring:

• Kim Ridge, managing director, City Axis
• Barry Phelps, head of procurement, London Borough of Haringey
• Joanna McCormick, Assistant director procurement and commercial Finance, Hammersmith and Fulham Council
• Toby Fox, managing director, 3Fox (chair)

Watch the webinarLondon Construction Programme
28 September 20228:00 am - 10:00 am

Enfield Council OpEn Launch

Join the senior team at Enfield Council for a breakfast reception and discover the Council’s vision for the borough and it’s placemaking strategy as we look to engage with the development community on shared ambitions.

Meet Ian Davis, Chief Executive and new Director of Planning and Growth, Brett Leahy, together with other regeneration and development experts from the Council, and hear about their plans for the borough. The Council will also be marking the launch of the latest edition of their inward investment magazine, OpEn, which focuses on achievements in economic development, leisure and culture, with some exciting new enhancements.

The Council hope you can join them for this breakfast reception.

Apply to attend, email Sue Mapara.

Mott MacDonald
13 October 20226:00 pm - 8:30 pm

London Construction Programme celebrate a decade of success

The London Construction Programme has been involved in helping drive London’s regeneration and development for the last 10 years. To mark this anniversary, we are bringing together our industry partners, alongside a panel of speakers to encourage and drive thought leadership in procurement.

We have lined up a distinguished panel to discuss some of the most significant issues we face: inflation, energy prices, austerity and looming recession. Is there a price at which it is too expensive to build homes and vital community resources?

We are pleased to be supporting Prostate Cancer UK with a charity raffle. Prizes include: iPad, hampers, spa days, Champagne and more!

To register your interest, email natasha@3fox.co.uk.

London Construction Programme
18 October 202211:00 am - 12:00 pm

Ask TVoA: Councillor Anthony Okereke, leader, Royal Borough of Greenwich

Labour won a thumping majority in Greenwich in May’s local elections, but the contest for leadership was tight. The winner, councillor Anthony Okereke’s priorities are: “responding to the cost-of-living crisis head-on with new support schemes, working closely with the NHS to tackle health inequalities, and addressing climate emergency to ensure that our borough is in the best shape it can be for future generations”.

How does that shape and define the council’s housing and development ambitions? How will the heated debate around the Silvertown Tunnel project be resolved? Can the council meet its aim of getting 1,750 new homes onsite this year through its Greenwich Builds programme? What form will a promised new strategy for public realm take? And how will councillor Okereke’s intentions to increase developer contributions affect new schemes such as Woolwich Exchange, and investor appetite for further growth?

Tune in to Ask The Voice of Authority at 11am on 18 October to find out. And keep an eye on our Twitter and LinkedIn feeds for your chance to put your own question to Councillor Okereke.

Register hereWith Carter Jonas, GLE, London Square Partners and Haptic
20 October 202212:00 pm - 1:00 pm

TVoA and Stijl Homes webinar: Thinking small for big results: offsite manufacture and community developers

“Community led housing is a great way to ensure local housing needs are met by putting local people in the driving seat,” says the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC).

“Community led housing also helps improve the design and construction quality of homes using modern methods of construction and gives more opportunity for smaller house builders to work on projects, growing local economies.”

Meanwhile, the Community Land Trust Network estimates that one in six councils has policies to support community led housing, while one in three have given grants or loans for community led housing and at least 208 public sites have been sold or leased to community led housing groups.

Join this webinar to discover:
What is the capacity for community land trusts to support council’s efforts to meet housing needs?
What role can modern methods of construction play in supporting community land trust aspirations?

Confirmed speakers:

Mark Baigent, corporate director of regeneration and culture, London Borough of Redbridge
Reno Bening, founder, Stijl House
Cheryl Scott, development manager, Brent Community Land Trust
Levent Kerimol, director, Community Led Housing London
Toby Fox, managing director, 3Fox (chair)

Learn more and registerStijl Homes
1 November 202211:00 am - 12:00 pm

Ask TVoA: Councillor Chris White, leader, St Albans City & District Council

As public consultation on South West Hertfordshire’s joint strategic plan gets under way, and having pledged to complete a new local plan (for which he has demanded a revision to the target of 14,500 new homes a year), what better time to interview St Albans City & District Council leader, councillor Chris White?

We’ll be asking about those plans, their links to the work of the Hertfordshire Growth Board, their emphasis on sustainable growth, and how they will shape the city centre regeneration programme and new projects coming forward.

And we’ll discuss the implications for growth and development of May’s overwhelming local election victory, and councillor White’s political career, influences and ambitions, and his own vision for a “café society”, with less traffic in the city centre and safer walking and cycling facilities.

For all this tune in to Ask The Voice of Authority at 11am on 1 November. And keep an eye on our Twitter and LinkedIn feeds for your chance to put your own question to councillor White.

Register hereWith Carter Jonas, GLE, Haptic and London Square Partners
10 November 202211:00 am - 12:00 pm

TVoA on the Direct Delivery Awards: “Every tool in the box: what can we learn from Oxford City Council’s direct delivery programme?”

In May this year Oxford City Council’s housing team was named JLL Rising Stars of Direct Delivery, in the inaugural Direct Delivery Awards. This webinar will reveal how Oxford is making use of an array of delivery tools, including directly through HRA (affordable homes and social rent), through its own housing company Oxford City Housing (1,900 homes on small sites by 2031), and in joint ventures with Hill, Grosvenor, Nuffield College and Catalyst and Barton Homes (shared ownership and other affordable tenures, many allocated to the council’s waiting list). The council has also developed a procurement framework for modern methods of construction to provide 2,500 homes across Oxfordshire, almost half for social rent.

In winning, Oxford overcame intense competition from Cambridge (2nd place), Bristol (3rd), London Borough of Brent and Slough (equal 4th), and Lancaster and Eastleigh (equal 5th). Discover the factors behind Oxford’s success by joining this knowledge-sharing webinar, to hear members of our judging panel interview the team on a range of criteria, including value for money, quality of design, scale of local problems solved, business plan robustness, implications for climate change and a track record of innovating and collaborating.

Featuring:

Mike De’Ath, partner, HTA Design
Helen Horne, managing director, OX Place
Anthony Lewis, director, Tile Hill Executive Recruitment
Professor Janice Morphet, visiting professor, Bartlett School of Planning (UCL)
Toby Fox, managing director, 3Fox (chair)

Register hereJLL
15 November 20221:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Ask TVoA: Cllr David Bartolucci, deputy leader and chair of the Housing, Economy and Business Committee, London Borough of Sutton

A councillor since 2014, David Bartolucci was elected Deputy Leader of Sutton Council in May this year, taking on the Housing, Economy and Business Committee brief.

Alongside its strategic partnership with world-leading institutions in cancer research and care to develop the London Cancer Hub, Sutton Council claims to have “visionary and ambitious plans” for the borough’s economic renewal and regeneration. The acquisition of much of Sutton town centre is enabling the development of extensive co-working spaces, an art house cinema and other cultural and health facilities. Further prominent town centre developments are on the horizon, in a programme seeking to blend heritage with high quality public realm, estate regeneration, award-winning direct delivery and retrofit programmes.

Tune in to Ask The Voice of Authority on 15 November at the special time of 1pm to hear how the council’s aspirations for growth are rising, and the ambitions and influences of the new Deputy Leader helping to shape that vision. And keep an eye on our Twitter and LinkedIn feeds for your chance to put your own question to Councillor Bartolucci.

Register here

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