We were joined by leaders behind some of our town centre regeneration schemes as they explored the opportunities and challenges of Public-Private Partnership (PPPs) and capital investment funding, shared their strategies for placemaking and overcoming challenges in urban renewal, sustainability, and enhancing quality of life.

Read key takeaways from the panel in this blog:

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Listen to a recording of the session:

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Meet the panel...


David Atkinson

National Head of Land and Development - Willmott Dixon

Matt O'Neill

Executive Director for Growth and Sustainability - Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Matthew Gladstone

Chief Executive - Peterborough City Council

Nazeya Hussain

Corporate Director - London Borough of Croydon

Paul Richards

Deputy Chief Executive - Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
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Shelley Kipling

Chief Executive - Oldham Council

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Can we take lessons from the past to connect communities and shape our tomorrow?
Can we take lessons from the past to connect communities and shape our tomorrow?

David Atkinson, National Head of Land and Development at Willmott Dixon, believes lessons from the past in prioritising social infrastructure, can help to drive local and regional regeneration in our towns and cities.