This meeting sought to delve into the successes and challenges experienced by the GLA with regards to planning and meeting the ever-growing demand for affordable housing in London. Tom Copley credited the successes of City Hall to its delivery partnership programmes, collaboration with London’s Councils and a productive London Plan.
The NPPF and LURA – What’s on the horizon?
The recent meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group delved into critical issues shaping the future of planning. The discussion highlighted the lack of a universal approach to strategic planning, resulting in challenges in facilitating fair growth, addressing environmental concerns, and meeting housing demands effectively. Concerns were raised regarding the slow...
Roundtable on Planning, Partnerships, and Economic Growth with Kate Willard OBE, Chair of the Thames Estuary Growth Board
The APPG convened a roundtable on housing and planning, where pivotal issues concerning the current state and future trajectory of the housing landscape were thoroughly examined.
Roundtable on Housing and Planning with Steve Norris, former Government Minister and Chairman of Soho Estates
The APPG convened a roundtable on housing and planning, where pivotal issues concerning the current state and future trajectory of the housing landscape were thoroughly examined.
Roundtable on Biodiversity Net Gain with Alan Carter, Chief Executive of the Land Trust
The APPG’s meeting with Alan Carter explored Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), how the industry can navigate it and what the potential opportunities and challenges are.
Roundtable on Local Authorities and Planning with Cllr Darren Rodwell, Leader of Barking & Dagenham Council
The APPG’s meeting with Cllr Darren Rodwell underscored the urgent need for increased affordable housing in London and the UK as a whole. The discussion highlighted that the current rate of housing completions falls far short of the demand, with London facing a dire homelessness crisis. The allocation of grant...
Roundtable on Homes England’s 2023-28 Strategic Plan with Peter Freeman, Chair of Homes England
The APPG met with Peter Freeman, Chair of Homes England, to discuss the agency’s new Strategic Plan which has pivoted the agency’s focus to regeneration and placemaking. The meeting brought together a diverse group of housing industry stakeholders, each with unique interests and concerns. These ranged from the need to...
Roundtable on the Healthy Homes principles with Lord Crisp KCB, Crossbench Peer
The APPG convened a highly insightful roundtable discussion with Lord Nigel Crisp KCB. The primary focus of the meeting was to explore the Healthy Homes principles and to examine their potential implications for the housing sector. Participants from various organisations and sectors engaged in a thought-provoking dialogue concerning the intersection...
Income and expenditure statement 2023
Roundtable with Jonathan Walters, Deputy Chief Executive at the Regulator of Social Housing - Tuesday, 25th October 2022,
2023 AGM Minutes
2022 AGM Minutes and expenditure - 20th July 2022