Westminster Social Policy Forum

Next steps for the planning system and delivering housebuilding in England

reform & streamlining | regulatory changes | mandatory targets | consent processes | Strategic Development Strategies | green & grey belt policy | design standards & sustainability | community engagement | affordability & SME support

Morning, Tuesday, 15^th July 2025
Online
Supported by Stephenson-Mohl Group

Keynote Speakers: Will Burgon, Director of Planning, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government; Mike Burke, Director, Sustainable Development, Natural England; Rob Krzyszowski, Director, Planning and Building Standards, Haringey Council; Professor Mark Baker, Professor, Urban and Regional Planning, University of Manchester and David Bainbridge, Planning Director, Savills

Next steps for neighbourhood and town centre regeneration in the UK

Plan for Neighbourhoods | priorities for investment | strategic delivery | Neighbourhood Boards & local collaboration | aligning regeneration with economic growth & social priorities | community engagement | footfall, high street viability & access

Morning, Monday, 15^th September 2025
Online

Keynote Speakers: James Biddlestone, Chief Executive, Mansfield District Council; Matt O’Neil, Executive Director, Growth and Sustainability, Barnsley Council; Dave Moutrey, Director, Culture and Creative Industries, Manchester City Council; Chair, Theatres Trust; and Member, Advisory Panel, Arts Council England Review and Professor Cathy Parker, Professor, Retail and Marketing Enterprise, Manchester Metropolitan University

Simon Reason

The future of infrastructure funding in England

Morning, Monday, 22^nd September 2025
Online

Keynote Speaker: Simon Reason, Director, National Audit Office

In Production

The Westminster Social Policy Forum is planning a very full programme for the next 12 months.

Please give us a ring on 01344 864796 or email email info@forumsupport.co.uk to discuss future conferences.

We'd be happy to share ideas on areas to focus on, speaker suggestions, and other ways of getting involved.

Parliamentary Patrons of the Forum

The parliamentary patrons of the Westminster Social Policy Forum are:

Lord Adebowale

Baroness Barker

Lord Best

Lord Bichard

Lord Bilimoria

Bob Blackman MP

Baroness Blake of Leeds

Baroness Burt of Solihull

Baroness Chisholm of Owlpen

Baroness Coussins

Clive Efford MP

Rt Hon John Glen MP

Baroness Grender

Baroness Hayman of Ullock

Kevin Hollinrake MP

Rt Hon Lord Hope of Craighead

Rt Hon Baroness Hughes of Stretford

Rt Hon Dame Diana Johnson MP

Ruth Jones MP

Rt Hon David Lammy MP

Rt Hon Lord McLoughlin CH

Rt Hon Baroness Morgan of Cotes

Lord Patel of Bradford

Rt Hon Lord Pickles

Lord Porter of Spalding

Lord Redesdale

Lord Shipley

Baroness Thornton

Rt Hon Lord Whitty

Daniel Zeichner MP

Note: parliamentary patrons take no financial interest in the Forum.