Devolution

Monday 15th September
Financing the future of cities: who pays?

Liberal Democrat Conference 2008 - Bournemouth

18:15 - 19:15
Clifton Suite, Hermitage Hotel

The Core Cities have experienced an ‘urban renaissance’ over the past decade yet their performance still lags behind a number of comparable cities elsewhere. They find it difficult to access the levels of funding needed for transformational enabling infrastructure. Despite the more volatile macro-economic environment and the tightening of public spending, the demand for growth remains. Indeed, at such a moment of change, securing our regional economic anchors increases in importance. Core Cities routinely struggle to develop-out the full potential of major schemes because of the inability to finance such strategically important infrastructure. If not resolved, this issue will undermine the performance of critical major urban areas.

This event profiled new research on innovative financing mechanisms for major infrastructure projects commissioned by the Core Cities Group. Debate covered the benefits and challenges of implementing these schemes, revealing the increased outputs we might see in terms of housing, employment and economic growth.

Speakers and panel: Lord Newby (Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson), Chris Murray (Director, Core Cities)

Chair: Cllr John Shipley, leader of Newcastle City Council

For more information about this event, please contact:
Chris Murray or Richard Muscat at The Core Cities Group
Tel: 0161 242 5951

Tuesday 23rd September
Financing the future of cities: who pays?

Labour Conference 2008 - Manchester

12:45-13:45
Manchester Suite, IoD Hub

The Core Cities have experienced an ‘urban renaissance’ over the past decade yet their performance still lags behind a number of comparable cities elsewhere. They find it difficult to access the levels of funding needed for transformational enabling infrastructure. Despite the more volatile macro-economic environment and the tightening of public spending, the demand for growth remains. Indeed, at such a moment of change, securing our regional economic anchors increases in importance. Core Cities routinely struggle to develop-out the full potential of major schemes because of the inability to finance such strategically important infrastructure. If not resolved, this issue will undermine the performance of critical major urban areas.

This event profiled new research on innovative financing mechanisms for major infrastructure projects commissioned by the Core Cities Group. Debate covered the benefits and challenges of implementing these schemes, revealing the increased outputs we might see in terms of housing, employment and economic growth.

Speakers and panel: John Healey MP (Minister for Local Government),  Sir Richard Leese (Leader, Manchester City Council)Angie Robinson (Chief Executive, Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce),  Chris Murray (Director, Core Cities)

Chair: Michael Taylor, Editor of NW Business Insider

For more information about this event, please contact:
Chris Murray or Richard Muscat at The Core Cities Group
Tel: 0161 242 5951

Tuesday 30 September
Financing the future of cities: who pays?

Conservative Conference 2008 - Birmingham

13:00-14:00
Meeting Room 2&3, Birmingham City Inn

The Core Cities have experienced an ‘urban renaissance’ over the past decade yet their performance still lags behind a number of comparable cities elsewhere. They find it difficult to access the levels of funding needed for transformational enabling infrastructure. Despite the more volatile macro-economic environment and the tightening of public spending, the demand for growth remains. Indeed, at such a moment of change, securing our regional economic anchors increases in importance. Core Cities routinely struggle to develop-out the full potential of major schemes because of the inability to finance such strategically important infrastructure. If not resolved, this issue will undermine the performance of critical major urban areas.

This event profiled new research on innovative financing mechanisms for major infrastructure projects commissioned by the Core Cities Group. Debate covered the benefits and challenges of implementing these schemes, revealing the increased outputs we might see in terms of housing, employment and economic growth.

Speakers and panel:  Bridget Blow (President, Birmingham Chamber of Commerce), Chris Murray (Director, Core Cities)

For more information about this event, please contact:
Chris Murray or Richard Muscat at The Core Cities Group
Tel: 0161 242 5951