Networking
08:45  to  09:30
Chair's Welcome and Opening Remarks
09:30  to  09:40
Speaker:
Christopher Boyle QC. Landmark Chambers.
Transport for the North update
09:40  to  10:00
  • Strategic plan – ambition, costs and timelines
  • Timelines for planned transport projects
  • Future plans for the delivery of Northern Powerhouse Rail
  • Improving connectivity and creating a fully integrated transport network
  • Funding and investment
Speaker:
Tim Wood. Northern Powerhouse Rail Director. Transport for the North.
Creating a joined up transport plan for Greater Manchester
10:00  to  10:20
  • Developing and implementing an integrated plan
  • Challenges facing the area and how to respond to these now to deliver a long term vision
  • What issues is the plan trying to address and identifying where investment is needed
  • When will investment be made and where?
Speaker:
Nicola Kane. Head of Strategic Planning, Insight and Innovation. Transport for Greater Manchester.
The role of HS2 in improving connectivity and unlocking growth
10:20  to  10:40
  • Latest insight on the plans for HS2
  • Engaging with local authorities so development opportunities are fully maximised to improve connectivity and create housing
Morning networking and break
10:40  to  11:10
The importance of transport infrastructure in creating development opportunities and economic growth
11:10  to  11:35
  • Why improved transport is needed to generate further investment
  • Transport acting as a catalyst for regeneration
  • Investing and developing secondary stations outside the core cities to enable greater densification of existing areas
Speaker:
Robin Miller-Stott. Senior Planner - North West and Yorkshire. Arup.
Upgrading the road network in the North of England: what connectivity and improvements are planned
11:35  to  12:00
  • Planned upgrades and areas due to benefit from investment
Speaker:
Louise Pavitt. Regional Delivery Director (YNE). Highways England.
Networking Lunch
12:00  to  13:00
Developing stations and maximising commercial opportunities
13:00  to  13:20
  • What are the development opportunities at stations
  • Opportunities at stations of different sizes
Speaker:
Stephen Miles. Partner. Cushman & Wakefield.
Panel discussion: Forward plans and making the best investment decisions
13:20  to  14:00
  • Further devolution of powers – what is proposed and what is needed?
  • Ensuring and maintaining a fully integrated transport strategy
  • Working with stakeholders to address ongoing issues
  • Identifying where, and what to invest in, and what the best approach is for the area
Speakers:
Mark Lynam. Director of Transport, Housing and Infrastructure. Sheffield City Region.
Robert Smith. Partner. DLA Piper.
Simon Warburton. Transport Strategy Director. Transport for Greater Manchester.
Afternoon networking and break
14:00  to  14:30
Understanding what approach to have for city development – exploring the different approaches for different areas
14:30  to  14:55
  • Using modelling and data to make informed investment decisions
  • Understanding the different approaches needed for different cities
  • Polycentric approaches versus densification
  • The role of stations and the importance in improving connectivity and transport hubs
  • Understanding how to best improve the urban realm to create joined up communities
Speaker:
Danny Crump. Director of Urbanism. Broadway Malyan.
Key issues facing the planning and delivery of new infrastructure
14:55  to  15:20
  • Impacts of the Budget on infrastructure delivery
  • Implications of COVID-19 on the need for infrastructure
  • Net Zero targets and the impact on planning for transport infrastructure
Speaker:
Juan Lopez. Barrister. Francis Taylor Building.
Panel discussion: Delivering a joined up transport approach across the North of England
15:20  to  16:05
  • Benefits of airport development to the wider region – implementing
  • Creating a joined up freight development strategy
  • Working collaboratively
Speakers:
Andrew Batterton. Partner. DLA Piper.
Dr Alexander Roy. Head of Policy. Manchester Airports Group (MAG).
Lucy Hudson. Principal Policy Officer Freight and Logistics. Transport for the North.
Julian Worth. Chair. CILT Rail Freight Forum.
Chair’s closing remarks
16:05  to  16:15
Close of conference and networking
16:15  to  17:30