Does a new era of Government herald a new dawn for the revitalisation and regeneration of our centres?

Join us for the launch of our 2025 research report! Our annual ‘State of the Nation’ research with Lambert Smith Hampton is designed to help understand the diverse trends and issues facing our towns, shopping centres and high streets. The research will also help to highlight, showcase and identify workable solutions to help deliver the revitalisation and reinvention of our places and spaces that meet the needs of all key stakeholders.

We will be joined by experts from both the public and private sectors to discuss the key findings of our latest survey, and outline the solutions identified to help the future recovery of our towns, high streets and shopping centres.

This is a FREE event but please note that places are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.

Registrations to attend in-person and online are open now!

Event Agenda.

• 08.00 – 08.45:   Breakfast Reception & Networking
• 08.45 – 09.05:    Introduction & LSH/Revo Report Launch – presentation of key headline findings
  • Dr. Steve Norris, National Head of Planning, Development & Regeneration at Lambert Smith Hampton
  • Vivienne King, Revo Board Member & Founder and Managing Director of Impactful Places
• 09.10 – 09:25:    Keynote Presentation | Regenerating Oldham: Creating a Better Place
  • Paul Roberts, Spindles Programme Director at Oldham Council
  • Phil Hepworth, Director at AEW Architects
• 09.30 – 10.15:   Panel Discussion
  • Victoria Gould, Senior Leasing Manager, Landsec
  • Chris Ives, Lambert Smith Hampton
  • Ojay McDonald, CEO, Association of Town & City Management
  • Stuart Harris, Revo Board Member & CEO of Milligan
• 10.15 – 10.30:   Q&A 
• 10.30 – 11.30: Close & Networking (tea/coffee)

We hope you can make it and look forward to welcoming you.

*this event will count as 2 hours of formal CPD*

Yours sincerely,

Lambert Smith Hampton & Revo

Meet The Speakers. 

Dr. Steve Norris, National Head of Planning, Development & Regeneration at Lambert Smith Hampton

Phil Hepworth, Director at AEW Architects

Phil works across all our sectors overseeing community, industrial, office, residential and retail and leisure projects for a range of clients in the public and private sector. Combing this varied sector experience, much of Phil’s recent work has focused on achieving funding for and delivering mixed-use, town centre regeneration projects. Phil enjoys leading a team through all stages of the design process, seeking to deliver well-considered, innovative design solutions. Phil is a member of the Manchester Chamber of Commerce and the British Council for Offices, bringing sector-specific insight to our team.

Vivienne King, Revo Board Member & Founder and Managing Director of Impactful Places

Over 30 years’ leadership experience in the real estate industry with a track record advocating for environmental and social sustainability. As the former CEO of Revo, the membership organisation for retail property, she supported development of Revo’s Social Value Framework. Prior to 2020, she was CEO of Soho Housing Association providing affordable homes and supporting local needs in London’s West End. With over 20 years at the Crown Estate, as a member of the senior team she was responsible for leadership of its ESG corporate strategy and its innovative measurement tool – Total Contribution. A co-founder of Real Estate Balance, she has been working with industry leaders to drive cultural change and improve equality, diversity and inclusion in real estate.

Victoria Gould, Senior Leasing Manager at Landsec

Tory Gould is a retail and leisure specialist with 20 years experience in the sector. She has a wealth of knowledge covering all aspects of leasing, providing her with invaluable market insight and an indepth knowledge and understanding of how to create customer centric places. As the lead for restaurants, bars and gyms Tory works across all of the Landsec Assets including Bluewater, Westgate, Liverpool One, Media City and Gunwharf Quays. Tory has a real passion for the hospitality sector and has spearheaded the delivery of new brand to the Landsec portfolio including Six By Nico, F1 Arcade, Crowded House and Beefy Boys whilst building great relationships with existing brands such as The Ivy, Giggling Squid, Flight Club and Nandos. Tory is also the new Chair of the Leisure Property Forum, the property based forum, representing the leisure and hospitality industry offering high quality seminars, events and networking opportunities for anyone involved in the sectors. Prior to Joining Landsec, Tory specialised in shopping centre and transport hub leasing at JLL.