TPS East Midlands Networking, Leicester 26th January 2018

UPDATE: TPS East Midlands have taken the decision to cancel this event. 

Venue: Leicestershire County Council, County Hall, Leicester Road, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8RA

The East Midlands branch of the Transport Planning Society is organising an event to allow like-minded professionals in our region the chance to meet, discuss their work and network, whilst providing the opportunity to find out about a number of projects across the East Midlands.

The event will include a number of presentations to be given in the Council Chamber, with a buffet lunch provided after the morning session.

This year’s theme is “Transport Challenges and HS2 in the East Midlands”. We will discuss the exciting projects both ongoing and on the horizon in our region, with a particular focus on the forthcoming High Speed 2 railway line, and how we can tailor these to best benefit transport and development.

Sarah Spinks – Midlands Connect
Future plans for Midlands Connect
An overview of the works of Midlands Connect and how the organisation is leading co-operation on forthcoming transport projects in the region.

Steve Tough – Nottingham City Council / NET
NET: Two years on from Phase Two – where next?’
An overview of recent developments of the Nottingham tram network, and the future plans for its continued expansion.

Ian Vears - Leicestershire County Council
Managing the pain and looking for the gain
Considering the mitigation of issues associated with HS2 and the seeking of maximum benefit to authorities peripheral to the Toton hub.

In addition, there will be an overview of the Transport Planning Professional TPP) qualification and Q&A session with a TPS Board Member.

See flyer for venue and registration details.