Events

March 2022

Thank you to our speakers and everyone that attended the launch of  Green Jobs and Skills in central London – Accelerating sustainable growth

The transition to a net zero economy presents significant challenges and opportunities for businesses and residents in central London. However, making this transition a success will require a workforce equipped with the necessary skills to deliver it.

This event  took place on the 23rd March and explored the findings of new research by WPI Economics – commissioned by Central London Forward – providing detailed borough level information on the current and predicted scale and nature of green jobs and the barriers to accessing them. Alongside this will be two speakers from our boroughs giving examples of the work local authorities are already doing to meet our collective net zero targets.

Speakers included:

• Cllr Elizabeth Campbell, Chair of Central London Forward and Leader of Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (Chair)
• Joe Ahern, Head of Policy Consulting at WPI Economics
• Sophie Hulm, Head of Skills at City of London Corporation
• Amanda Winder, Hub Co-Ordinator at Mayor’s Construction Academy LSBU Hub

March 2022

Thank you to our speakers and everyone that attended the launch of  Inequality and poverty in central London – what the future holds and what it means for policy on the 16th March.

COVID-19 has shone a light on and deepened many of the inequalities that existed across the capital. Londoners who faced disadvantage before the pandemic have seen a disproportionate impact from the crisis.

This event explored the findings of new research by WPI Economics – commissioned by Central London Forward – into inequalities and poverty in central London after the pandemic. Speakers included:

• Debbie Weekes-Bernard, Deputy Mayor of London
• Cllr Elizabeth Campbell, Chair of Central London Forward and Leader of Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (Chair)
• Manny Hothi, Chief Executive of Trust for London
• Matthew Oakley, Director of WPI Economics

The recording is available below.

October 2021

Thank you to our speakers and everyone that attended the launch of  Central London’s Infrastructure Priorities report on the 18th October. Just in case you missed it, you can watch the recording at your leisure below.

October 2021

Join us for the virtual launch  of the Central London’s Infrastructure Priorities report on Monday 18 October at 14:00.

Maintaining modern and sustainable infrastructure will be vital to ensuring London remains both a preeminent world city, an engine of growth and a great place to live. Investing in infrastructure in central London will be essential to driving recovery after the pandemic, unlocking the homes we need, and supporting the transition to net zero.

Central London Forward has been working with the 12 central London local authorities and other stakeholders to develop Central London’s Infrastructure Priorities. The report makes the case for investing in infrastructure in the capital, it sets out the priority projects that could help transform central London, and it explores how the infrastructure the capital needs can be delivered.

Speakers will include:

John Dickie, Chief Executive of London First

Kate Hand, Head of Climate Change at London Councils (invited)

Alex Williams, Director of City Planning at Transport for London

Please Register.

June 2021

Thank you to our speakers and everyone that attended the launch of our Health & Social Care Outcomes Agreement on the 21st June. Just in case you missed it, you can watch the recording at your leisure below.

June 2021 

November 2019

The Inclusive Growth Strategy launch event took place on the 18th November at the London Connectory.

Thanks to our keynote speakers and panelists for their contribution to making this a successful launch.

The event focussed on transport and digital infrastructure and explored the priorities for strategic action in the following areas:

• Challenges and opportunities of the extended Ultra Low Emission Zone
• Quick wins for increased active travel
• How to support the delivery of better broadband infrastructure

A blog reflecting on the launch of the Inclusive Growth Strategy can be found here

September 2019

Thank you to everyone who came to our Skills Strategy launch, it was a great opportunity to discuss how we can collectively respond to the challenges facing the London labour market. Read the Strategy and our recommendations here: CLF Skills Strategy