Events

Integrating the planning and delivery of sustainable transport with new housing development  Tuesday 14th May, 4-6pm, Strangers’ Dining Room, House of Commons Hosted by Lilian Greenwood MP This reception marks the culmination of a high-profile series of events to promote sustainable transport as a driver of new housing held in Scotland, the North, Midlands, South…

On 18 February 2019, the Transport Knowledge Hub hosted its final event of the series on Sustainable Transport and Housing in the South East. The event took place at City Hall in London. Chaired by Gerard Whelan of Corporate Finance, Government and Infrastructure at KMPG, the event included the launch of the final report, written…

On 7 December, the Transport Knowledge Hub hosted an event in Bristol. Chaired by Gerard Whelan of Corporate Finance, Government and Infrastructure at KMPG, the national forum heard some of the early findings of new research undertaken by KPMG on sustainable transport and housing and highlighted the role that sound sustainable transport investment can play…

Transport Knowledge Hub North event on sustainable transport and housing Monday 26 November, Liverpool On 26 November, the Transport Knowledge Hub hosted its third autumn event, which took place in Liverpool. Chaired by Gerard Whelan, Director of Corporate Finance, Government and Infrastructure at KMPG, the focus of the forum was again on how sustainable transport can unlock the…

On 19 November, the Transport Knowledge Hub hosted an event in Birmingham. Chaired by Gerard Whelan, Director of Corporate Finance, Government and Infrastructure at KMPG, the regional forum heard some of the early findings of new research undertaken by KPMG on the opportunities and barriers for a more integrated approach between housing and transport. Lilian Greenwood MP, the Chair…

On 12 November, the Transport Knowledge Hub hosted an event in Scotland. Chaired by Gerard Whelan of Corporate Finance, Government and Infrastructure at KMPG, the national forum heard some of the early findings of new research undertaken by KPMG on sustainable transport and housing and highlighted the role that sound sustainable transport investment can play in unlocking the benefits…

On 27 March 2018, the Transport Knowledge Hub hosted an event in Bristol. Chaired by Gerard Whelan, Director of Corporate Finance, Government and Infrastructure at KPMG, the event examined how by working together, industry partners can secure the investment needed to achieve sustainable and inclusive growth in the South West. Speakers included Alice Darley (Highways…

On 26 March 2018, the Transport Knowledge Hub hosted an event in the South East of England. Chaired by Hilary Chipping, South East Midlands LEP and Chair of the Transport Knowledge Hub, the event examined how we can make economic growth both sustainable and economically viable. Speakers included Paul Campion (Transport Systems Catapult), Simon Amor…

On 19 March 2018, the Transport Knowledge Hub hosted an event in Scotland. Chaired by David Begg, Chief Executive of Transport Times and Chair of the independent Glasgow Connectivity Commission. The event included a key note speech from the Minister for Transport and the Islands Humza Yousaf MSP, who set out the Scottish government’s vision…

On 15 March 2018, the Transport Knowledge Hub hosted an event in the North of England. Chaired by Greg Marsden, Professor of Transport Governance at the University of Leeds, the event examined how fostering partnerships and sharing best practice will play a vital role in attracting investment for transport in the North. Speakers included John…

Hosted by KPMG, our Midlands event examined how by working together, industry partners can secure the investment needed to achieve sustainable and inclusive growth in the Midlands. Speakers included Lisa Maric (Highways England), Graham Botham (Network Rail), Tom Stables (National Express), Sandeep Shingadia (Transport for West Midlands), Simon Craven (Go-Ahead), Paul Buchanan (Volterra), Stuart Edwards…

In December, the Transport Knowledge Hub hosted its second national workshop, reviewing what decision makers should be doing to prepare for the technological revolution coming in the field of transport. The session was chaired by Richard Threlfall (KPMG) and Charlie Simpson (KPMG), Simon Craven (Go-Ahead Group) and Professor Greg Marsden (University of Leeds) provided expert…