March’s HIDB meeting will examine the proposed changes to the NPPF, in addition to exploring the challenges and opportunities facing different sized business operating across the county.

Agenda and speakers

8:00 Networking and refreshments

8:50 Welcome, updates and scene setting – Cllr Richard Henry, Leader of Stevenage Borough Council and Emma Tasker, Head of Business Development at Meeting Place

9:00 Unpacking the new NPPF draft – Sam Stafford, Managing Director at the Land, Planning and Development Federation

9:30 Points of view: Volume vs. SME – Jonathan Locke, Head of Planning at Taylor Wimpey and Ed Whetham, Director at Laxton Properties

10:00 Networking and refreshments

10:15 Workshops: a deep dive into how the NPPF changes will impact design choices and engagement strategies – led by representatives from Meeting Place and RCKa Architects

10:50 Closing remarks and further networking

Would you like to attend?

If you’d like to register a place for this event, please email: emmatasker@meeting-place.uk