Birmingham ICC : Hall 7

The Future of the Green Belt

One of Labour’s most striking planning reforms has been the introduction of the ‘grey belt’. This has been welcomed by planning experts – but stoked predictable opposition in many communities and constituencies. So how is the ‘grey belt’ policy working? And how can the next government balance the desperate need for homes with protecting our green spaces?

Birmingham ICC : Hall 7

Making Whitehall Work

Successive ministers have complained they struggled to implement change once in government because the levers of Whitehall seem disconnected. Is the problem bad ministers or bad civil servants? Too many arms-length bodies or not enough devolved power? Join our panel to discuss what needs to change to ensure the next Conservative government can make an impact from day one.