Renowned journalist, broadcaster and author Will Gompertz will be our guest speaker at the inaugural CPA Annual Dinner on 12 October.
Will is best known for his role as the BBC Arts Editor and his previous role as the Director of Tate Media. Gompertz has also written extensively for The Guardian and The Times, and is the author of What Are You Looking At? 150 Years of Modern Artin the Blink of an Eye and Think Like an Artist.
Will is currently the Artistic Director of the Barbican Centre and is soon to become Director of the Sir John Soane Museum. Joining the Barbican at a pivotal point after the pandemic, he led the organisation through a transition as it refocused its artistic vision to adapt to the future. In his keynote speech he will talk about the City of London Corporation’s flagship scheme Destination City and what role arts and culture play in the future of the City.
Date: Thursday 12 October
Time: 7.00pm - 1.00am
Venue: Pan Pacific Hotel, 80 Houndsditch, EC3A 7AB
Ticket Price: £350.00 per person plus VAT (includes 1/2 bottle of wine)
The report draws attention to the green skills gap facing the built environment sector as it seeks to reduce emissions from its commercial buildings and meet net zero. The research highlights the need for a skilled and diverse workforce capable of constructing, retrofitting and managing sustainable buildings.
Commenting on the launch, Shravan Joshi MBE the City Corporation's Planning & Transportation Committee Chairman said: "The built environment is critical in supporting central London's transition to a more sustainable economy. Buildings have substantial carbon footprints, so reducing emissions in the sector will be pivotal for addressing climate change".
Charles Begley, CPA Chief Executive and Deputy Chair of the Taskforce said: "The industry has taken huge steps to reduce carbon emissions from commercial buildings but there is more to do if we are to meet London's ambitious net zero target. CPA has been proud to work with the City of London Corporation on this report, which sets out clear recommendations that will ensure we can meet the growing demand for green jobs and skills required to deliver a net zero city" .
The City Corporation has agreed £25 million in funding for the first phase of the Barbican Renewal Programme, which will reinvigorate the internationally renowned arts venue.
Planning permission for 55 Bishopsgate, which will be the Square Mile’s third tallest tower has been agreed by the Planning & Transportation Committee. The scheme comprises a 63-storey and a 22-storey commercial building, a free-to-visit public roof top and 2,545 sqm of new public realm at ground level.
Transport changes at Bishopsgate to become permanent
Temporary changes at Bishopsgate, which includes traffic restrictions and wider footways will become permanent, as the initiative has led to faster bus times and safer cycle journeys.
China has opted against establishing the UK’s largest embassy at Royal Mint Court in Tower Hamlets. It is understood that Chinese authorities are not considering selling the development and will likely explore alternative uses for the historic building.
The Government has drafted legislation that will increase fees for major planning applications by 35% and other applications by 25%. A provision has also been included that from April 2025 fees can be increased annually in line with inflation. You can read more here.
Local plan-making reform consultation
A consultation has been launched on reforms to the local plan-making process. This builds upon many of the principles which are progressing in the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill and which were outlined in the wider planning reform consultation last December. The consultation ends on the 18 October. Read more here.
Events
CPA members and stakeholders are invited to an evening reception on the newly refurbished terrace of Exchange House, Broadgate, with a keynote speech from the recently appointed Chief Executive and Town Clerk of the City of London Corporation Ian Thomas CBE.
This will be Ian’s first public address to the City’s property industry. He will set out his priorities leading the Corporation and his vision for the future of the City of London. The 51st Town Clerk will explain the aims behind the City Belonging Project - which is about building a more inclusive Square Mile - as well as wider ambitions on delivering economic and social prosperity and helping grow the City’s role on the global stage.
You are also invited to join us for an early evening reception with Lee Rowley MP, Minister for Local Government and Building Safety - in the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities (DLUHC).
Hear from the Minister on the Government’s priorities for improving the safety of tall buildings in central London and the principles behind the Building Safety Act. He will discuss how commercial buildings can contribute to the UK’s net zero goals - including the role of retrofitting and sustainable redevelopment - and how DLUHC is working with the industry to deliver safe and sustainable buildings of the future.
This event will take place at The Broadgate Tower, one of the tallest buildings in the City of London.
Date: Tuesday 12 September
Time: 5.00pm - 7.00pm (Speeches start at 5.40pm)
Location: Hill Dickinson LLP, The Broadgate Tower, 20 Primrose Street, EC2A 2EW
After 168 years the Bartholomew Fair is returning to London. Across three weeks a series of performances and cultural events will be taking place in different spaces across the City as part of the Destination City campaign.
Join the Landaid 10K and help to end youth homelessness
LandAid is hosting a sponsored 5k or 10k fun run to raise money for young people facing homelessness. This year’s event is taking place at Regent’s Park, on Wednesday 20 September from 1pm. You can either join in person or virtually, on your own or as part of a team.
Movers & Shakers: London real estate – re-shaping the landscape
Movers & Shakers is hosting a breakfast seminar to discuss the changing landscape of the London real estate industry. Speakers at the event include Gwyn Richards (Planning and Development Director, City of London Corporation) and David Lockyer (Head of Development, British Land).
The London Real Estate Forum will bring together leaders from the industry, public sector, government, investment and business communities in order to drive sustainable development in cities.
Speakers include Shravan Joshi MBE (Chairman of the Planning & Transportation Committee, City of London Corporation) and Rob McNicol (Assistant Director - Policy and Strategy, City of London Corporation).
As a key partner to LREF we are able to offer CPA members £30 off ticket prices using the code: LPALREF23
We are once again supporting Bisnow’s Women Leading Real Estate event, which returns for a sixth time to celebrate and enhance the success of women in the industry and promote greater diversity in all forms across the sector. CPA members can get a 20% discount for this event by using the code LPA23.
Both CPA and WPA members have access to our comprehensive database of all major decisions from central London's major planning committees. These can be viewed on our Planning News page.
For more details on all of the property news stories in the central London boroughs over the last seven days please visit the news section of the London Planning website.
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