The Event:

Leeds Civic Trust are a voluntary, non political body, open to everyone who wants to participate in and influence the development of Leeds.
To stimulate interest in and care for the history and character of the city.
To encourage high standards of design, architecture and town planning.
To encourage improvements to public amenity.
To promote co-operation in the achievement of these objectives.
This talk will look at the current strategies and plans for development in the city. We will look at the processes in decision making. Who is involved and how are issues of inclusion diversity and equity negotiated?
How is the balance between public and private sector benefit established? What are the environmental issues and the challenges in the provision of utilities and infrastructure. What are the government’s aims and policy intentions for urban development?

The Speaker:

Martin Hamilton is CEO of Leeds Civic Trust, a charity formed in 1965 which seeks to improve the city of Leeds, focusing in particular on planning and development, transport, heritage and history and public amenity. He leads a team of 5 and they support around 100 volunteers who deliver much of the work of the organisation.

This session starts at 19.30 and finishes at 21.00. Donation £3 but no one turned away for lack of funds.