THE PLACE WHERE LEADERS MEET

UKREiiF Leaders Group brings together the individuals and the businesses who are are investing, developing and designing our future towns and cities.

It is a place where innovators, influencers and leaders connect – bringing together a unique mix of public and private sector figures together.

We meet in-person every month to participate in strategic discussions, develop industry thought leadership and share feedback with high-level policy makers on how we can accelerate growth and prosperity through our industry. Our membership includes a wide mixture of investors, developers, government departments, and other key players across the built environment.

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UPCOMING EVENTS:

Tuesday, 13th January 2026 1600hrs – 2000hrs @ Pewterers Hall, Oat Ln, Barbican, London EC2V 7DE

“The Future of Devolution – Navigating the Mayoral Election Delays and Maintaining Momentum”?
In partnership with SCAPE

Speaker

Tim Passmore

Tim Passmore
Mayoral Candidate for Norfolk and Suffolk

conservative party

Speaker

Caroline Topping

Caroline Topping
Mayoral Candidate for Norfolk and Suffolk

Green Party

Participant

Will Garton
Director General for Local Government, Growth and Communities

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Participant

Donna Jones

Donna Jones
Mayoral Candidate for Hampshire and the Solent

conservative party

Participant

Louise McKinlay
Mayoral Candidate for Greater Essex

conservative party

Participant

Cllr Martin Tod

Cllr Martin Tod
Mayoral Candidate for Hampshire and the Solent

Speaker

Ben Dempsey

Ben Dempsey
Mayoral Candidate for Brighton and Sussex

Liberal Democrats

Speaker

Carli Harper

Carli Harper
Mayoral Candidate for Norfolk and Suffolk

Labour Party

Speaker

Adam Fox

Adam Fox
Mayoral Candidate for Greater Essex

Labour Party

Speaker

Dr Anna Collar

Dr Anna Collar
Mayoral Candidate for Hampshire and Solent

Green Party

Speaker

Martin Webb

Martin Webb
Mayoral Candidate for Brighton and Sussex

Participant

Cllr Bella Sankey

Cllr Bella Sankey
Leader

Brighton and Hove Council

Participant

Cllr Lynn Williams

Cllr Lynn Williams
Leader

blackpool council

Participant

Cllr Kay Mason-Billig

Cllr Kay Mason-Billig
Leader

Norfolk county council

Participant

Tom Walker
Executive Director

Participant

Cllr Steve Pitt

Cllr Steve Pitt
Leader

Participant

Cllr Louise Gittins

Cllr Louise Gittins
Leader

Participant

Cllr Dr Paul Harvey

Cllr Dr Paul Harvey
Leader

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council

Participant

Cllr Nick Mannion

Cllr Nick Mannion
Leader

Cheshire East Council

Participant

Jess Asato MP

Jess Asato
MP

Parliament logo

Guest Host

Caroline Compton-James

Caroline Compton-James
Deputy Chief Executive

Scape

Participant

Joanna Killian

Joanna Killian
Chief Executive

Local Government Association

Participant

Nik Hardy

Nik Hardy
Deputy Chief Executive and Devolution Lead

Cumberland Council

Thursday, 15th January 2026 18:30-21:30 @ The Lowry, Pier 8, The Quays, Salford M50 3AZ

Greater Manchester: The good growth capital of the UK?

Speaker

Andy Burnham
Mayor

Speaker

Kirith Entwistle MP

Kirith Entwistle MP
Bolton North East

Labour Party

Participant

Paul Dennett

Paul Dennett
City Mayor

Participant

Phil Jones

Phil Jones
Development Director

Placefirst

Participant

Richard Roe

Richard Roe
Corporate Director for Place

Trafford Council

Participant

Paul Richards
Deputy Chief Executive

Stockport Council

Participant

Victoria Braddock

Victoria Braddock
Managing Director

Marketing Manchester

Participant

Becca Heron

Becca Heron
Strategic Director of Growth and Development

manchester council

Participant

Martyn Evans

Martyn Evans
Creative Director

Landsec

Participant

Phil Marsden

Phil Marsden
Managing Director North West

Participant

Michelle Humphreys

Michelle Humphreys
Director of Strategic Projects

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Participant

Emma Barton
Deputy Chief Executive (Place)

Participant

Aidan Thatcher

Aidan Thatcher
Director of Place

Wigan Council

Participant

Siobhan Gall

Siobhan Gall
Head of Regions – Real Estate Finance

HSBC

Participant

Jon Dyson

Jon Dyson
Director of Place

Bolton Council

Tuesday, 3rd February 2026 1600hrs – 2000hrs @ Pewterers Hall, Oat Ln, Barbican, London EC2V 7DE

Making a Splash – Investment into Water Security, Resilience and Infrastructure

Speaker

Lee Pitcher
MP

Speaker

Lila Thompson
Chief Executive

Speaker

Chris Walters

Chris Walters
CEO

Speaker

Mark Thurston

Mark Thurston
Chief Executive

Participant

Marcus Rink

Marcus Rink
Chief Inspector

Participant

Tom Carpen

Tom Carpen
Chair

nipa

Participant

Mike Reader MP

Mike Reader
MP

Parliament logo

Participant

Sarah McMath
CEO

mosl

Participant

Gabrielle Mandell

Gabrielle Mandell
Chief Executive

institute of water

Participant

Jane Simpson
Commercial, Engineering and Capital Delivery Director

United Utilities

Participant

Nicci Russell

Nicci Russell
CEO

waterwise

Participant

John Leyland

John Leyland
Executive Director of Environment and Business Environment Agency

environment agency

Tuesday, 3rd March 2026 1600hrs – 2000hrs @ Pewterers Hall, Oat Ln, Barbican, London EC2V 7DE

Intergenerational and Affordable Living: Tackling the UK’s Housing Challenge

Speaker

Anna Dixon

Dr Anna Dixon MP
Co-Chair

All Party Parliamentary Group Housing and Care for Older People

Participant

Olivia Harris
Chief Executive

Dolphin Living

Participant

Lord Richard Best

Lord Richard Best
Co-Chair

All Party Parliamentary Group Housing and Care for Older People

Participant

Adrian D’Enrico

Adrian D’Enrico
Managing Director

Atrato Group

Participant

Paul Silver
CEO

Dorchester Living

Participant

John Lewis
Executive Director

Peabody

Participant

Niamh O’Conner

Niamh O’Conner
Partner

Summix Capital

Participant

Robin McGrenary

Robin McGrenary
Independent Living Development Director

Centrepoint

Participant

Rachael Dennis

Rachael Dennis
CEO

In communities

Participant

Graham Cherry
CEO

Stonebond

Participant

Mark Skilbeck

Mark Skilbeck
Group Planning Director

Taylor Wimpey

Tuesday, 14th April 2026 1600hrs – 2000hrs @ Pewterers Hall, Oat Ln, Barbican, London EC2V 7DE

Beyond the Runway: Shaping the Regional Economy Through Airport Investment

Speaker

Sally Jameson

Sally Jameson
MP

Parliament logo

Speaker

David Neill

David Neill
Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Director

Jet2

Speaker

Baroness Margaret Ford

Baroness Margaret Ford of Cunninghame OBE
Chair

Participant

Andrew Macmillan

Andrew Macmillan
Chief Strategy Officer

Participant

Nikki Bains

Nikki Bains
Head of Planning, Transport & Strategy

birmingham airport

Participant

Alice Andreasen

Alice Andreasen
Chief Corporate Affairs Officer

newcastle international

Participant

Nick Platts
Managing Director

Luton Rising

Participant

Dave Lees
CEO

Bristol Airport

Participant

Alison Addy

Alison Addy
Head of External Engagement and Policy

Gatwick Airport

Tuesday, 16th June 2026 1600hrs – 2000hrs @ Pewterers Hall, Oat Ln, Barbican, London EC2V 7DE

Experience Economy: The Evolution of Hospitality

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MEET OUR MEMBERS:

PASTS GUESTS AND SPEAKERS:

GETTING INVOLVED

Membership to UKREiiF Leaders Group ranges in price depending on if you’re an SME or larger organisation – membership lasts for a 12-month period.

Within the period there will be monthly in-person meetings primarily hosted at various venues including morning, lunch and dinner events with exclusive guests including Government Ministers.

If you’d like to find out more get in touch with us below:

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