Programme - Thursday 8th November 2007
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Please note this is an outline programme for the Core Cities Summit and is subject to change as senior speakers are confirmed.

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08.15   The Clever City (optional breakfast event)
(sponsored by Greater Nottingham Partnership)
Nottingham Playhouse

With the help of world communications experts Cisco we will be discussing how technology is reshaping work, travel, the built environment and partnerships. How are we responding to the digital revolution here in Nottingham? And how are we working together to ensure we have a clean, green city that is fit for the future?

  • Martin Gawith, Chief Executive, Greater Nottingham Partnership
  • Andy Macleod, Head of Public Sector Transformation, CISCO Systems
09.00   Morning refreshments, registration, networking and exhibition
Albert Hall, Nottingham
     
09.30   Plenary Session Three
Cities and their businesses compete in a global market.
How will they fund and deliver the physical infrastructure to support growth and competitiveness?
Albert Hall, Nottingham

Delivering growth and shaping places often requires the up-front funding of infrastructure for transport, housing, regeneration and economic development. The Lyon’s Inquiry, the recent Housing Green Paper and the Review of Sub-National Economic Development and Regeneration have all highlighted the potential for innovative financing mechanisms to achieve the necessary investment. In discussion with Government and industry, this session explores how Core Cities might increase their financial capabilities to develop new models of investment to stimulate private sector investment and partnership.

This session will include contributions by:
  • Lord Digby Jones, Minister of State for Trade and Investment
    Increasing the competitiveness of UK cities and businesses in a global context.
  • Stephen Hughes, Chief Executive, Birmingham City Council
    What this would mean for the individual city and how it can be delivered.
  • Dermot Finch, Director, Centre for Cities
  • Ray Mills, Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers
    Setting out the context for discussion and present recent findings from the Core Cities review of Investment Financing, currently taking place which explores alternative financing mechanisms for major infastructure that delivers growth.
11.00   Refreshment break, networking and exhibition
Albert Hall, Nottingham
     
11.30   Breakout sessions – Focus on Delivery
Albert Hall, Nottingham

  • City Development Companies - Successor to URCs or a New Delivery Model? (sponsored by Eversheds)
  • Delivering Skills for 21st Century Cities: Inclusion and Competitiveness (sponsored by New College Nottingham and Castle College)
  • Multi Area Agreements, Governance & Leadership
  • Cities in a Global Economy:  Creating the Conditions for Business Success (sponsored by Arup)
  • To PTE or not to PTE? Existing Models of Transport Governance in Light of the Draft Local Transport Bill (sponsored by Scott Wilson)
13.00   Lunch
Albert Hall, Nottingham (sponsored by Eastside & City Developments)
CAST, Nottingham Playhouse (sponsored by the Arts Council of England)
     
14.00   Plenary Session Four
Cities, Economic Growth and Climate Change
Albert Hall, Nottingham

Delivering economic growth whilst tackling climate change is a challenge that will require new approaches and partnerships. Part of the problem and the potential solutions to climate change sit within our urban areas.

This session will include presentations and contributions from
  • Sir David King, the Government’s Chief Scientific Advisor
    The science of climate change and what needs to be done in terms of mitigation and adaptation and the need for a global agreement.
  • Richard Ellis, Group Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, Alliance Boots
    Alliance Boots approach to Corporate Social Responsibility and Carbon Management.
  • Joan Ruddock, Parliamentary under Secretary of State
    Tackling climate change: central and local government working together.
  • Cllr John Shipley OBE, Leader, Newcastle City Council
    The Core Cities and Climate Change, our Shared Commitment to Action with Government.
A sustainable, Prosperous Future – launch of a joint commitment on climate change
The leaders of the eight core cities and DEFRA will jointly sign an agreement committing our cities to build up on the Nottingham Declaration and to accelerate the reduction of CO2 emissions.

15.45   Summit Summary and Closing Remarks