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| Does economic growth in the north depend on transport? Join our free seminar | Does economic growth in the north depend on transport? Join our free seminar |
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| “The north needs immediate and very significant investment for action now and a plan for longer term transformation to reduce journey times, increase capacity and improve reliability.” | “The north needs immediate and very significant investment for action now and a plan for longer term transformation to reduce journey times, increase capacity and improve reliability.” |
| Those are the words of the National Infrastructure Commission, which published a report in March 2016, High Speed North, arguing forcefully that if the north truly is to become an economic powerhouse, it has to be better connected. The commission, headed by Lord Adonis, says better transport is part of a wider economic goal for the region. | Those are the words of the National Infrastructure Commission, which published a report in March 2016, High Speed North, arguing forcefully that if the north truly is to become an economic powerhouse, it has to be better connected. The commission, headed by Lord Adonis, says better transport is part of a wider economic goal for the region. |
| Related: Lord Adonis: HS3 could be the rail revolution of the 20th century | Related: Lord Adonis: HS3 could be the rail revolution of the 20th century |
| “Improving connectivity between the cities of the north will not be sufficient to create the northern powerhouse, but is necessary,” says the report. “Transformations in transport connectivity should form part of a broader strategy incorporating improvements in education, workforce training, research and innovation, spatial planning and wider infrastructure investment.” | “Improving connectivity between the cities of the north will not be sufficient to create the northern powerhouse, but is necessary,” says the report. “Transformations in transport connectivity should form part of a broader strategy incorporating improvements in education, workforce training, research and innovation, spatial planning and wider infrastructure investment.” |
| But can even major transport projects, such as HS2, really provide the catalyst for faster economic growth for the 15 million people who live in northern city regions? To debate this, the Guardian, alongside transport engineering company Alstom, is holding an in-depth early evening seminar in Manchester. We will explore what is really involved in helping local government and other local public service bodies build growth, especially through education, housing and jobs. | But can even major transport projects, such as HS2, really provide the catalyst for faster economic growth for the 15 million people who live in northern city regions? To debate this, the Guardian, alongside transport engineering company Alstom, is holding an in-depth early evening seminar in Manchester. We will explore what is really involved in helping local government and other local public service bodies build growth, especially through education, housing and jobs. |
| Among other things, our panelists and speakers will consider | Among other things, our panelists and speakers will consider |
| This event is part of the Guardian’s Connecting Britain content series on infrastructure investment and future economic growth across the country. | This event is part of the Guardian’s Connecting Britain content series on infrastructure investment and future economic growth across the country. |
| Details | Details |
| Date: Tuesday 28 June 2016 | Date: Tuesday 28 June 2016 |
| Time: 18:00 - 21:00 | Time: 18:00 - 21:00 |
| Registration and drinks reception at 18:00 | Registration and drinks reception at 18:00 |
| Keynote speech, panel discussion and audience Q&A, 18:30 - 20:15 | Keynote speech, panel discussion and audience Q&A, 18:30 - 20:15 |
| Post-debate canapes and networking, 20:15 - 21:00 | Post-debate canapes and networking, 20:15 - 21:00 |
| Venue: Museum of Science and Industry, Liverpool Rd, Manchester M3 4FP | Venue: Museum of Science and Industry, Liverpool Rd, Manchester M3 4FP |
| Panelists & speakers | Panelists & speakers |
| Sean Anstee, leader of Trafford Council | |
| Professor Nuno Gil, professor of new infrastructure development, Manchester Business School | Professor Nuno Gil, professor of new infrastructure development, Manchester Business School |
| Sir Richard Leese, leader of Manchester city council | Sir Richard Leese, leader of Manchester city council |
| Philippa Oldham, head of transport and manufacturing, Institute of Mechanical Engineers | Philippa Oldham, head of transport and manufacturing, Institute of Mechanical Engineers |
| To be updated as panellists confirm | To be updated as panellists confirm |
| Register now | Register now |
| While this is a free event, please be aware that space is limited and priority will be given to senior personnel from public services, transport and economics and those with relevant professional experience or research interest in infrastructure, transport and devolution. | While this is a free event, please be aware that space is limited and priority will be given to senior personnel from public services, transport and economics and those with relevant professional experience or research interest in infrastructure, transport and devolution. |
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