English Devolution White Paper: local approaches to meeting housing need

25 Jun 2025
New homes and places theatre - Delegate only
The English Devolution White Paper sets out the government’s ambitions for devolution. Mayors will be given strong new powers over housing, planning, transport, energy, skills, employment support and more, backed up with integrated and consolidated funding. This session will look at what the English Devolution White Paper means for regeneration and housing delivery. The panel will explore devolution deals in different stages of maturity and how combined authorities, local authorities and strategic partners are working hand in hand to enable more homes, served by the necessary infrastructure.
Speakers
Nick Atkin, CEO - Yorkshire Housing
Charlie Norman, Chair - Greater Manchester Housing Providers
Olivia Harris, Chief executive - Dolphin Living
Suzanne Benson, Partner and head of real estate - Trowers & Hamlins
Marek Dobrowolski, Partner, place, regeneration and housing - BERWICK PARTNERS / ODGERS BERNDTSON
Jack Kelly, Director of talent and corporate affairs - Midland Heart