For everyone involved in trying to turn around the fortunes of deprived neighbourhoods these are interesting times. After many years of sustained economic growth and investment many neighbourhoods remain isolated and distressed. The upcoming general election provides an opportunity to influence national and local policy and learn the lessons from the past. However the impact of the recession will be felt for years to come with limited private investment in regeneration schemes coupled with unprecedented cuts in public expenditure and programmes. A whole new approach is needed.

We have assembled an impressive line up of speakers to debate these (and other!) questions, including Caroline Spelman MP, Vince Cable MP and Peter Holbrook from the Social Enterprise Coalition.

We believe that there are at least three core questions that need answering:-

1. Do we understand the problem regeneration is trying to solve – have we got the balance right between physical, social, economic and environmental interventions?
2. How should/could future regeneration be financed in the future?
3. What is the role of the public, private and third sector delivering leading and delivering regeneration?

What do you think? Join us to discuss and debate the issues with the panel of speakers but also with your colleagues. The debate has been organised in association with our media partners New Start magazine and will contribute to their Regeneration Manifesto.

Date:
24th February

Programme:
17:15 Canapés and Drinks
17:50 Welcome – Kevin Sugrue, Chief Executive, Renaisi Ltd
18:00 Speakers – including Vince Cable, Caroline Spelman and Sir Albert Bore
18:45 Question and Answer Session
19:15 Wine Reception and Networking

Map:

One Bishops Square, Allen Overy Lecture Theatre, London, E1 6AD

RSVP: Renaisi, 21 Garden Walk, London EC2A 3EQ
E: d.lightbown@renaisi.com