06/10/2026
Birmingham ICC : Onward Marquee
Parks and prosperity: how to create, protect and restore access to nature
Meg Tretheway (Onward, Policy Fellow)
John Flesher (Conservative Environment Network, Deputy Director)
Kitty Thompson (Create Streets Foundation, Head of Policy and Campaigns)
Chaired by Caroline Elsom (Onward, Research Director)
Britain’s wild and natural spaces are often a source of great pride in people’s local areas. But too often, measures to protect and improve green space have come at the expense of building and growth. Our panel explore the opportunities for better investment in nature that improves access for urban and rural communities alike.
