Solving the Housing Crisis in Yorkshire

This webinar will look at how we accelerate housing delivery and achieve housing targets in Yorkshire.

The issue of how to accelerate the delivery of all types of housing and residential properties in Yorkshire to meet the ever growing need has been at the forefront of the housing sector for years. With the Yorkshire being one of the most populous regions in the UK and with its population set to grow exponentially over the coming decades, the need for more housing has never been more urgent.

During this webinar we’ll be joined by both the public and private sectors to hear how they’ll be playing a role – as they share short presentations on their future plans and how they’ll do their bit, whilst also discussing the wider industry and reforms which may be needed to the planning system, the use of MMC and more.

Speakers for this event include:

Clare Elliott,
Director of Economic Growth

Richard Conroy,
Chief Executive

Judith Furlonger,
Head of Housing

• Wakefield Council – the Council released their district housing plan in 2019 and aims to build on the success of the previous 5 year period where they delivered 25% more homes than the target set for them by government and 11% higher than the national average. This demonstrates that the borough is extremely proactive in housebuilding and Clare will talk about how the authority aims to stay ahead of the curve in development targets over the coming three years.

• Conroy Brook – are one of the region’s most respected SME housebuilders with a reputation for high quality thoughtful development. They have upcoming projects across Yorkshire including at the site of a former reservoir in Doncaster and a in the centre of Rotherham. Richard will discuss their upcoming projects as they look for further sites to develop in the county.

• West Yorkshire Combined Authority – the West Yorkshire devolution deal will allow the combined authority to have more influence over housing development and has unlocked £1.8 billion of investment of which a significant amount will be spent on housing. Part of this funding will be used to develop the Strategic Housing Pipeline, a series of regionally significant housing sites. Judith will discuss this pipeline and the work the combined authority are doing to accelerate housing delivery across the region.

Associate your brand with this Webinar and position your brand at the forefront of the discussion around the future development happening in Yorkshire. We have various partnership packages available, including opportunities to speak on the webinar, allowing you to present your message to your target audience and receive maximum brand awareness and impact. Packages available include:

Our online webinars will merge our face-to-face events with a virtual platform – providing networking opportunities, an exceptional panel discussion and debate, speaker presentations and an exhibition hall. The agenda will run as follows:

13:45-14:00 – Networking & Exhibition

14:00-15:00 – Main Stage – speakers with discussion, debate, presentations and Q&A

15:00-15:30 – Networking & Exhibition

Here’s a little video highlighting what to expect…

And here’s a bit more information of key areas of our online webinars…

You’ll receive unique log-in details to join our online event via computer or phone – and you’ll be greeted with an easy navigation tool. You’ll be able to navigate to:

Main Stage

Where the webinar will take place with excellent speakers and content. You’ll be able to get involved, asking questions and taking part in live polls.

Networking

Just like a real event you’ll be able to meet and connect with new people in our forum. You can directly request to chat with someone or you can enter our ‘speed networking’ area to meet numerous new people within the industry. Get your elevator pitch ready!

Sponsor / Exhibitor Area

Meet our partners and sponsors – view what they’re all about, video chat with them and download their literature and product information.