Event details
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Suffolk New College, Ipswich
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24 November 2026
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09:30 AM - 12:00 PM GMT
Event fees
Donation
£25.00
£5.00
Summary
What does the next decade of development mean for Ipswich, Norwich and Chelmsford?East of England Growth & Regeneration: Delivering Sustainable Places
Join built environment professionals from across the East of England for an insightful CPD event exploring how some of the region's most significant growth and regeneration projects are being planned and delivered.
From Ipswich's emerging Local Plan and town centre regeneration ambitions, to major regeneration opportunities in Norwich and Chelmsford's new Garden Community, our speakers will examine the opportunities, challenges and infrastructure required to support sustainable development and thriving communities.
The event will conclude with a panel discussion examining one of the industry's most pressing questions:
Can we deliver housing growth and regeneration without creating infrastructure problems?
This event will be of interest to developers, planners, architects, surveyors, engineers, contractors, local authority professionals and others working across the built environment.
Agenda
09:30 Registration and networking
10:00 Welcome and introductions
10:10 Ipswich 2045: A Town Changing Its Shape
10:20 Norwich: Can Brownfield Regeneration Deliver a New City?
10:30 Chelmsford Garden Community: Building a City, Not Just Houses
10:40 Refreshment break
11:00 Panel discussion
The Infrastructure Challenge: Can We Build the Homes Without Building the Problems?
Panel members:
- James Mann, Head of Planning and Economic Development, Ipswich Borough Council
- Jeremy Potter, Assistant Director, Planning and Place Shaping, Chelmsford City Council
- Andrew Summers, Chief Executive, Transport East
- Laura Handford, Director, Pathfinder Development Consultancy Ltd
12:00 Close
Spaces are limited, so advance booking is essential.
Please note that this event is for those aged 18 and over.
This learning activity can contribute towards your annual Continuing Professional Development requirements and should be recorded accordingly.
Speakers
James William Thomas Mann | LinkedIn
Contact
Sarah Catherall
Member Services and Events Coordinator- Midlands and Eastern
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