How Programme Delivery Partner approach supports clients during complex programmes

Regional development schemes, such as major regeneration programmes or upcoming New Towns sites, are large, complex and dynamic undertakings that bring together multiple stakeholders with differing priorities. The post How Programme Delivery Partner approach supports clients during complex programmes appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Wates’ Leigh Johnson appointed to lead Barking Riverside delivery

Wates Residential regional development director Leigh Johnson has been appointed managing director of Barking Riverside Limited (BRL), ahead of a major phase of delivery at the 20,000-home east London scheme. She will join BRL in November 2025, taking over from Matthew Carpen, who led the… The post Wates’ Leigh Johnson appointed to lead Barking Riverside delivery appeared first on Construction News.

Johnson to succeed Carpen as Barking Riverside MD

Johnson joins from Wates Residential, where she was regional development director for London. The post Johnson to succeed Carpen as Barking Riverside MD appeared first on Property Week.

RTPI commission research into planning in Ireland

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has tasked the International Centre for Local and Regional Development (ICLRD) with investigating the evolution of cross-border co-operation and potential divergence in spatial planning policy on the island of Ireland since Brexit. The post RTPI commission research into planning in Ireland appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

The National Housing Bank: more details and sector reaction

Housing leaders are hopeful the new financial institution announced last night will boost regional development and SME housebuilding

The Economist - How to make poor areas richer, 19012023

Many people in the rich world are feeling the pinch, particularly in its poorest regions. As the cost of living rises, how can such “left behind” areas be made richer? Regional development, infrastructure investment, and reskilling are some of the optoins considered

What is needed to make levelling up work in the UK, could it be a model for other countries regional development needs?