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✅ UKREiiF: wrapped! After a brilliant few days in #Leeds, one thing is clear: the sector is ambitious, determined, and committed to driving the delivery of impactful #placemaking. We're already reflecting on what was once again an excellent UKREiiF with our partners at #Fearns, with plenty of meaningful conversations and insights from our series of discussions. It was great to hear different perspectives, share ideas, and connect with those partners involved in shaping the future of #communities up and down the country. These few days also gave us an opportunity to lead conversations into some of the hot topics for the industry, from #viability, #affordability, #sustainability, through to the future of coastal #communities – with plenty of excellent ideas and actions to take forward. 🎥 Hear from Phil Mayall, Lisa Gledhill and Sir Michael Lyons with their reflections 👇 Thank you to WithLove.Studio for capturing. #UKREiiF2026 #Placemaking #Partnership #Regeneration #Investment

UKREiiF 2026 ✅ We rounded off our week at #UKREiiF firmly focussed on the #future- through our partnerships, places and commitment to developing the next generation of #placemakers. Our Managing Director Phil Mayall and Apprentice Raheim Clemetson-Thomas started the day with Accession Network, exploring how we can be more #diverse and accessible, not just to get #youngpeople into the industry, but supporting them to develop and stay. Our #NextGen networking lunch concluded our conference on a high - with energy, enthusiasm and inspiration. We heard insights into careers and pathways in the sector from our colleagues and partner organisations Regeneration Brainery, Future of Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Skills Academy. 💬 As Michele Steel summarised: “talent is everywhere, opportunity is not”. We enjoyed the conversations which followed with such an inspiring and energetic group of #youngpeople – a massive highlight of our conference! Keeping our focus on #NextGen, we were pleased to host OnSide for a discussion on how regeneration can respond to the needs of #youngpeople, including the creation of #youthzones. At our Leeds office, TheMJ and Habiko convened local authority leaders to explore how to unlock #housing delivery in a challenging viability landscape with Lisa Gledhill and James Agar. Back at Fearns, alongside St Helens Council Turley and Hawkins\Brown, we explored the importance of effective #community engagement as part of successful and inclusive #placemaking – and why, from the masterplanning stage onwards, the way a project team brings people along for the journey is so important.   💬 As Steven Knowles, MRICS said: “inclusivity can mean many things to many people, it’s about being open-minded about place and what it means to people.” Rounding off our focus on #coastal regeneration, our session alongside Blackpool Council, Business in the Community and Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) discussed the factors behind the iconic seaside destination’s renaissance, outlining what’s on the horizon, and sharing how taking a holistic approach to placemaking can encourage #regeneration beyond the red lines.  A huge thank you to everyone who has been part of Muse + Partners at #Fearns this year - all our amazing speakers, partners, moderators, colleagues and everyone who's taken the time to come and say hi. Let's continue the conversation! #UKREIIF2026 #Placemaking #Partnership #Regeneration 

🗓️ UKREiiF day three We’re back at #Fearns for a final day of insightful panels and conversations exploring the power of #partnerships in #placemaking. On today's agenda: creating safer and more inclusive places, reviving an iconic seaside destination and our #youngprofessionals networking lunch. A reminder of our UKREiiF day three programme 👉 Register for 'Next Gen: Connections Lunch': https://lnkd.in/eVXFe2uw Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e8tVw-r3 With St Helens Council | Turley | Hawkins\Brown | Blackpool Council | Business in the Community | Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) | Future of Greater Manchester | Regeneration Brainery #UKREiiF2026 #MuseatFearns #Placemaking #Partnership

UKREiiF day two ✅ Our second day at #Fearns started firmly focused on all things ECF. We hosted a breakfast session with partners from Team Barrow, including Westmorland and Furness Council and Haptic Architects, exploring what comes next for #Barrow as exciting plans for #MarinaVillage moves into delivery. 💬 Development Director, Laura Percy, said: “this is a once in a lifetime opportunity, a project you dream of and a moment of catalytic change for Barrow”. This was followed by a panel exploring how ECF is building a compelling business case to win investor confidence in #Bradford and the innovative funding models which are unlocking long-term growth to deliver Bradford City Village. Alongside those new and emerging visions, there was also an opportunity for reflection as ECF looks towards its 25th anniversary, with partners coming together to reflect on what long-term #partnership has delivered in practice and what this means for #regeneration today. #Viability was at the centre of discussion in the afternoon, first with a fireside chat hosted by Habiko. This session explored the perceived conflict between #sustainability and #viability, and reframed sustainability as a long‑term value driver rather than a cost. A lively discussion and debate facilitated by Lisa Gledhill, LDN Collective and Make Architects further explored whether the sector is asking the right questions about #viability, and where we can change our thinking. 💬 As Max Farrell summed up: “viability is not about value-engineering, but about value-adding". Later, we turned our attention to exploring how bold, design‑led #station-led #regeneration can enhance connectivity, strengthen identity, and unlock long-term economic and social value – with showcase examples at Lewisham and Stevenage. Chris Scott shared insights alongside Jackie Sadek, Jo Negrini and Stevenage Leader, Cllr Richard Henry. We ended the day by bringing together leaders from investment, local government and housing to explore how bold public‑private #partnerships can help tackle London’s housing crisis, like at our waterside community at #HaleWharf, delivered alongside Haringey Council. And our Head of Social Value and Sustainability. Syreeta Bayne MSc, FICRS. joined a fishbowl panel, which previewed ReGenerate’s upcoming report on building for better outcomes, which we're proud to have contributed to. Momentum and collaboration were key themes throughout the day, and we looking forward to our final day tomorrow. 🔗 Join us: https://lnkd.in/e8tVw-r3 #UKREiiF2026 #Placemaking #Partnership #Regeneration 

💬 “This is about building back our communities. A town centre people can feel proud of. A place where working people, young families and older residents can all see a future for themselves.”    The Mayor of the West Midlands, Richard Parker, has backed the first phases of #HolbechePlace in #Solihull with c.£20m of funding from the West Midlands Combined Authority.    Inspired by #Solihull’s heritage, the new neighbourhood will deliver 1,600 homes alongside independent retail, food and drink, cultural activity and quality public spaces.    Working in partnership with Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, public sector backing will help accelerate delivery, underpin confidence, drive growth, and ensure #Solihull town centre remains successful over the long-term. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/euDdbBqs Invest West Midlands UK (West Midlands Growth Company) | GRAHAM Group | West Midlands Combined Authority     #Placemaking #Partnership #WestMidlands 

🗓️ UKREiiF day two We’re back at #Fearns today, with another packed programme exploring the power of #partnerships in #placemaking. Join us to take on topics including: building investor confidence, station-led #regeneration, unlocking #placemaking through partnership, #sustainability vs #viability, and more! A reminder of our #UKREiiFUKREiiF day two programme 👉 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e8tVw-r3 With ECF | Habiko | Westmorland and Furness Council | Team Barrow | Haptic Architects | Bradford Council | Homes England | Incommunities | West Yorkshire Combined Authority | Legal & General | The Housing Forum | Bioregional | LDN Collective | Make Architects | CoStar | Stevenage Borough Council | The UK Innovation Corridor | Arup | Avison Young │ UK | Quality of Life Futures | Pension Insurance Corporation plc #UKREiiF2026 #MuseatFearns #Placemaking #Partnership

UKREiiF day one ✅ We kickstarted our packed #UKREiiF programme with a breakfast networking session with some of #GreaterManchester’s key regional leaders from Manchester City Council, Stockport Council and Oldham Council. With interesting discussions on #partnerships, places and strategies shaping Greater Manchester’s transformation, the stage was set for the important conversations that followed. As our Managing Director – North West, Phil Marsden, said: “It’s not only about buildings and public space, these are just the facilitator to make peoples lives better”. At our next session with ECF, Salford City Council, and the The University of Salford we explored how long-term public-private #partnerships have made their mark on #Salford’s diverse communities, and what the next 100 years of transformation could deliver. Later into the morning our focus was on #Wakefield. Chaired by UKREiiF Managing Director, Nathan Spencer, the session explored how we're working in partnership with Wakefield Council, Vico Homes and West Yorkshire Combined Authority to deliver a thriving city centre. Next up, we were joined by representatives from Plymouth City Council, BCP Council and Homes England, exploring how place-led #regeneration across the #SouthCoast can unlock long‑term economic resilience, strengthen connectivity and create neighbourhoods where people can live, work and thrive – all year round.  This was a topic further explored by Development Director, Laura Percy, on her panel at the Dockside pavilion alongside speakers including Anna Turley MP. Elsewhere, our Managing Director Phil Mayall joined panellists from the #NorthEast to discuss how communities and culture can play a central role in regeneration and placemaking, including at #BalticQuarter in #Gateshead. Back at #Fearns, we hosted an engaging and interesting chat on #BristolTempleQuarter - Helen Godwin Mayor of the West of England joined us and Lyn Garner, Chair of Bristol Temple Quarter to outline the vision and next steps. To close off day one, we were delighted to welcome partners to explore the role of the #MasterDeveloper in shaping sustainable, long‑term places, with Thurrock Council and Sir Michael Lyons. As our Midlands Managing Director, Maggie Grogan said: “if you’re ready to invest, we’re ready to deliver.” A great first day, we’re looking forward to continuing these discussions tomorrow! 🔗 Join us for more conversations: https://lnkd.in/e8tVw-r3 #UKREiiF2026 #Placemaking #Partnership #Regeneration

Day one at UKREiiF 2026 A great start to a busy three days of insights and discussions at Fearns at The Department, with our first ECF session reflecting on 100 years of Salford. ECF joined partners for Salford at 100: The Power of People to discuss the city’s transformation, the role of long-term partnership and what the next decade of regeneration could bring. Thank you to Stacey Meadwell for chairing the session, which brought together Max Bentham and Laura Percy from ECF, John Searle from Salford City Council and Matty Pendergast from The University of Salford. ECF has been working in partnership with Salford City Council for 20 years, with Salford Central nearing completion and Crescent Salford coming to life.  The discussion focused on how regeneration is about people, community and creating places that deliver long-term social and economic impact. The panel explored how partnership has helped Salford evolve over the last 20 years, from Salford Quays to Salford Central, while ensuring local people remain part of the city’s future. Speakers also reflected on the importance of resilience, collaboration and having honest conversations to overcome challenges, alongside the role research, innovation and industry can play in driving inclusive growth across the city region. Tomorrow, we’ll be back at Fearns for three more sessions: 📆 7.30 – 8.45am - Breakfast with Barrow   With Team Barrow, Westmorland and Furness Council, Muse and Haptic Architects    📆 9.15 – 10am - Building Long-Term Investor Confidence in Bradford   With Bradford Council, Homes England, Incommunities, West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Muse    📆 10.30 – 11.30am - Built to Last? Unlocking Placemaking Through Partnership   With Homes England, Legal & General and Muse Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e8tVw-r3  With Homes England | Legal & General | Muse | UKREiiF