The APPG has transferred its activities to the Policy Liaison Group on R&LU and is no longer active. You can find all the group’s roundtable summaries, minutes and reports until the 31st of March 2024 on this site.
In the latest meeting of the APPG, with Alastair Stewart, a comprehensive discussion unfolded regarding the multifaceted challenges and opportunities in the housing sector. With insights spanning from the Bank of England’s interest rates to the complexities of regeneration projects and the shifting dynamics of affordable housing, attendees examined the intricacies of policy, market forces, and societal needs.
The APPG held a roundtable meeting examining devolution and Levelling Up with Andy Burnham, Mayor of the Labour run Greater Manchester combined authority, focusing on planning, urban development, skills and transport. Valuable insight was shared on the driving factors behind successes in Manchester, most notably the importance of the trailblazer agreements and continued cross-party support for the devolution agenda in Westminster. The roundtable meeting also explored the challenges faced by local and regional authorities in delivering on the Levelling Up agenda, crucially in introducing efficient transport and infrastructure networks to match levels of growth.
The APPG held a roundtable examining Levelling Up and the role of combined authorities with Adam Hawksbee from Onward. Critical discussions unfolded on the intricate facets of urban regeneration, local Levelling Up, and the evolving landscape of devolvement in the UK.
Minutes of the Extraordinary General Meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Regeneration & Development.
Stakeholders engaged in a dynamic discussion with Kate Willard OBE on the challenges and prospects of regeneration, with a focus on the Thames Estuary. Thames Estuary is the UK’s most significant government-backed growth opportunity with potential to create 1.3 million jobs and add £190 billion to the economy.
Jules Pipe met with the APPG to discuss planning in London, with an in depth focus on the London Plan. He discussed the GLA’s strategies that aim to boost economic development, reduce inequalities, and tackle deprivation across the city. Amongst other issues, the discussion focused on improving housing delivery and developing infrastructure. The meeting evaluated implications of these policies for London and delved into the role of local authorities in ensuring a more conducive planning system, delivering quality and affordable housing, and reducing carbon emissions.