Joint Networks Conference - 17 November 2026
Date:17 November 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: The Studio, 7 Cannon Street, Birmingham, B2 5EP
Draft programme
10.00 Refreshments and registration
10.30 Welcome and Introduction - Karen Shaw, POS Immediate Past President/Nottingham City Council
10.40 Birmingham's local plan - Maria Dunn, Head, Development Policy, Birmingham City Council
11.10 POS update and projects - Karen Chapman, Project &Development Manager, POS
11.30 Young POS update - Imogen Hopkin, Chair, Young POS and Shaun Knights, Senior Vice Chair, Young POS
11.45 Refreshment break
12.00 The view from Marsham Street - David Waterhouse, Deputy Director, Planning Capacity & Capability, MHCLG
12.30 Update on PAS activities - Anna Rose, Head, Planning Advisory Service
13.00 Buffet lunch and networking
13.45 Panel discussion
14.15 Spatial planning update and perspective - Richard Wood, Richard Wood Associates
14.45 Legal update - Shemuel Sheikh, Barrister, Kings Chambers
15.15 Review of the national design agenda and good practice - Stephen Hill, Director, Hyas Associates Ltd
15.45 Closing remarks from chair and close of conference
16.00 Adjourn to a local pub for further networking
To book a free place for you and/or your collegues, please contact Linda Durtnal, POS Secretary