The Connected, Liveable London Committee seeks to provide thought leadership and positively influence stakeholders on the need for more connected and coordinated planning and transport systems necessary for the future development of London. Its work includes pressing for London’s development as a leading world city in sustainable transport and planning.
We run a dedicated programme of events for professionals from the Property & Construction and Infrastructure & Transport industries, from panel discussions and Q&As with industry leaders to peer-to-peer networking and private lunches. Previous guest speakers have included senior representatives from TfL, Lumo, Soho Estates, Reds10 and Royal Town Planning Institute.
Wednesday 23 October, 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Join us for this Property and Construction Networking Club event with guest speaker Shravan Joshi MBE, Chairman of Planning and Transportation at City of London Corporation. Attendees will enjoy refreshments and a light lunch whilst networking with up to 60 professionals from within the industry and other companies interested in the sector. Guests will then hear from, and have the opportunity to put their questions to, Shravan Joshi MBE - the City’s planning boss.
The inaugural meeting of LCCI's Property and Construction Forum took place on Wednesday 10 July at Mishcon de Reya LLP, hosted by the forum's Chair, Susan Freeman, Partner at Mishcon de Reya and host of the Propertyshe podcast.
On Tuesday 25 June, LCCI hosted our Property and Construction Summer Reception at the luxurious No 4 Hamilton Place. Joined by 100 senior professionals and representatives from our Programme Partners, Liz Henderson, Head of Membership and Events at LCCI, announced the launch of our new Property and Construction Forum, an exciting inititive to bring together key industry figures, with Susan Freeman, Mishcon de Reya, as Chair.
LCCI were delighted to attend the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) in Leeds on Tuesday 21 - Thursday 23 May, and to sponsor UKREiiF - Yes We Can 2024 on Wednesday, 22 May.
Each month LCCI host an informal networking group for members from the Property and Construction sector. The aim of the group is centred on building new contacts and partnerships, enhancing the supply chain of its members, sharing expertise, and developing business opportunities. To find out more about this peer-to-peer networking group, please email abalakrishnan@londonchamber.co.uk
In March, we welcomed 50 guests to LCCI for our Property, Construction and Infrastructure Networking Club reception. Amidst a delicious lunch and great networking between industry professionals, we heard from Nick Platts, Managing Director of Luton Rising. Nick spoke to us about Luton Rising's vision for the long-term expansion of the airport, levelling up ambitions, development projects including the DART, carbon net zero aspirations including green controlled growth and Luton Rising and Luton Council's retrofit home project.
The LCCI has provided a step-by-step approach for members to follow in order to view, monitor and comment on any planning application. If a planning application has the potential to impact your home, business or the environment, then it is possible to monitor the application and submit your comments to the Local Planning Authority for their consideration.
The Committee, chaired by Natalie Chapman of Logistics UK, seeks to influence stakeholders on the need for more connected and coordinated planning and transport systems. The workstream includes preparing a business owners guide to planning, responding to government consultations, informing members of industry developments and publishing a piece on design and placemaking.
Goodstone Living is a specialist real estate developer and investment manager creating a better way to rent. The vertically integrated platform was founded by Macquarie Asset Management in June 2021.
Menzies LLP is a Top 25 firm of accountants and business advisers. Specialising in property and construction as one of their key sectors, Menzies offer a wide range of services from audit and tax advice to business strategy and corporate finance.
Thames Freeport is an economic zone connecting Ford’s world-class Dagenham engine plant to the global ports at DP World London Gateway and Forth Ports’ Port of Tilbury. Thames Freeport will drive new investment, jobs, skills and the adoption of greener technology.
Property and construction continues to be a key priority area for LCCI. Over the years our policy campaigns have focused on critical issues to support the growth and regeneration of the property and construction sector and built environment in London.
LCCI has a rich history of calling for and supporting the development of London’s Transport and Infrastructure to support the greater good of both the London and national economy. Our work includes pressing for London’s development as a leading world city in sustainable transport and planning.
