Integrated settlements: Building connected systems for long-term growth

23 Jun 2026
The Great North Theatre
The Great North Theatre - delegate only

This session will bring together combined authorities to explore how integrated settlements can transform the way places plan and deliver housing, health skills, transport and local economic opportunity. Panellists will discuss what it takes to redesign whole systems, from the frameworks and investment approaches that support joined‑up delivery, to the cross‑agency collaboration needed to achieve better outcomes for residents. Drawing on learning from early Northern pilots, the panel will examine how coordinated, multi‑system working can accelerate regeneration and help communities thrive.

Chairperson
Tracy Harrison
Tracy Harrison, Chief executive officer - Northern Housing Consortium
Speakers
Colin Blackburn
Colin Blackburn, Director of housing and infrastructure - South Yorkshire Combined Authority
Charlie Norman
Charlie Norman, Chair - GMHP