Local Government Design Officers Network Meeting

Wednesday 29 September 2021 - 12:00 to 13:00
Zoom

FREE
Please contact administration@udg.org.uk if you are interested in attending.
Previous attendees will automatically be sent meeting details.

Second meeting of a new initiative for officers working in the public sector involved in design in the built environment.
urban design | highways | planning | conservation | landscape | waste management | utilities | lighting | parks...

Objectives

  1. Peer-to-peer support between individuals in local authorities
  2. Sharing Common Problems and Solutions
  3. Updating on latest legislation, guidance and best practice

 

Chair

Helen Forman  West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Speakers

URBAN ROOMS
Diane Dever  Urban Room National Network & Folkestone Urban Roo

SUSTAINABLE DRAINAGE
Ian Titherington  Cardiff Council
Greener Grangetown

THE DESIGN DEFICIT
Robert Huxford  UDG Director
Reflections on The Design Deficit survey and report by the Place Alliance, and what to do next

PEER TO PEER SUPPORT
Rob Beardsworth  Hull City Council

 

Followed by general discussion and suggestions for next Network meeting

 

Please note: if you attended the previous meeting you are automatically invited to this and future meetings. You will be sent the Zoom link prior to the meeting.