Following the publication of London Property Alliance’s new research London’s Knowledge Clusters: From Emerging to Maturing,we are delighted to invite WPA and CPA members to our breakfast event exploring its findings at the iconic Wellcome Collection in Euston (pictured above).
The discussion seminar will delve into the fascinating details of the report, which looks at the emergence of new hubs for science and innovation across London and the progress being made in locations such as King’s Cross / Euston and White City as established centres of excellence.
You will hear from policymakers and property industry leaders about what London needs to fulfil its potential as a life sciences superpower. Our panellists will be:
Faaiza Lalji, Precis Advisory (developer of MSD's new Discovery Research Centre and HQ) - Director of Planning & Development
Gareth Roberts, CPA Chair & British Land - Head of Development – Science, Innovation & Standalone Projects
Abi Taylor, GLA – Principal Policy Officer, Economic Strategy & Innovation
Louise Ward,Charles Russell Speechlys – Partner & discussion chair
Peter Ward, King’s College London – Director of Real Estate Development at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
If you or colleagues are attending the UKREiif, we'd be delighted to see you at our evening drinks held in partnership with the Institute of Directors (IoD) Property & Built Environment Group and Sheffield Property Association.
Registrations will open soon, but if you would like us to note your interest in attending you can email us at team@cwpa.org.uk
The Alliance will be responding in due course to Camden Council's consultation on its draft strategic development plan, with input from our Camden Working Group members.
This document sets out the council’s vision for future development in the borough over the next 15 years and includes the proposed planning policies and site allocations Camden Council will implement to achieve this. If you would like to contribute to our response, please contact Andrea.Williams@cwpa.org.uk. The consultation runs until 13 March.
Our submission to the Spring Budget
On behalf of WPA and CPA members, the Alliance submitted representations to the Chancellor ahead of the Spring Budget. We have called for the ring-fencing of income for planning departments, the extension of Business Rates relief and further fiscal devolution for London to help improve the capital’s economic, social and environmental outlook. Read our full submission here.
Research
Last Chance - Retrofit and Redevelopment Survey
Have your say on how the planning system is equipped to assess proposed retrofit and redevelopment projects in a net zero context, to help inform our upcoming paper. The research follows our ‘Retrofit First, Not Retrofit Only’ report last year and aims to explore challenges in the planning system in more depth. Fill out the survey here.
Diversifying Real Estate: Faith & Religion
Last week we launched our sixth and final publication in the Diversifying Real Estate guidebook series. Focusing on Faith and Religion, it was published in partnership with BAME in Property and features a foreword by its Founder and Director, Priya Aggarwal-Shah.
Click here to read our guidebook, which sets out recommendations on how to make companies and real estate projects more inclusive for religious people.
Other news and updates
Homelessness appeal
London Property Alliance is asking London’s property industry to help find temporary accommodation space for homeless people during periods of cold weather in January and February.
This is in line with the Mayor of London’s Severe Weather Emergency Protocol, which works with homelessness charities and the London boroughs to find safe spaces in central London and get rough sleepers off the streets during the dangerously cold winter weather.
If you have any empty leisure or retail unit, hotel or office floor which is weatherproof, heated and lit, with running water, please get in touch with Rosie Day at rosie.day@cwpa.org.uk
Transport for London to trial 'off-peak' Fridays
The Mayor of London has asked TfL to implement a three-month trial, which will offer off-peak Tube and rail fares on Fridays. The trial, which begins in March, aims to understand if offering tickets at a reduced price towards the end of the week could improve ridership figures and boost London's economic recovery. Read more here.
NextGen updates
Deadline Extended – AI and the Built Environment Survey
This is the very last chance to get involved with London Property Alliance's AI and the Built Environment research, which has been commissioned by the WPA and CPA NextGen committees.
We would love to hear our members' views - from a range of sectors and career stages (you don't have to be NextGen!) - about how Artificial Intelligence is impacting jobs and skills within your business, and what you see as its key opportunities and challenges for the property sector. The survey takes just two minutes, so please have your say here.
NextGen Winter Reception
Last week we welcomed 100 NextGen members (those with less than 10 years industry experience) to an evening reception at Sheppard Robson's Camden Town Headquarters. Our network of young property professionals heard from the keynote speaker, Antonia Jennings (Chief Executive, Centre for London), as well as CPA and WPA NextGen Chairs Leila Gray (Sheppard Robson) and Emma Lally (Momentum Transport Consultancy). Thank you to our NextGen champion Gardiner & Theobald for supporting the reception.
If you or a colleague would like to join our NextGen network, email us on nextgen@cwpa.org.uk
Partner events and resources
Movers & Shakers - The Year Ahead – Prospects for Real Estate Investment + Development
Bringing together a panel of expert industry speakers this seminar from Movers & Shakers will explore the prospects, opportunities, and challenges for 2024 and feature a keynote presentation from Jen Siebrits (Head of UK Research at CBRE).
Your business' carbon footprint: what it is and how to measure it
Heart of the City is hosting a free lunch and learn webinar for SMEs. This event will focus on providing practical guidance around how small and medium sized enterprises can reach Net Zero by understanding their carbon emissions and measuring their carbon footprint.
LandAid’s SleepOut returns this March in an effort to bring an end to youth homelessness. Participants can raise money by sleeping out in one of seven UK cities or at home.
Created by Heart of the City, this resource provides businesses with information on what they can do to enable their staff to volunteer, explaining key concepts and setting out the business case for getting involved.
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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