Over 300 people from 130 organisations came to Place West London 2010 and took part in a structured programme of plenaries and workshops focussed on the economic development of the UK’s third largest economy.
There were many significant speakers, making significant announcements. Below is a selection of the stories that emerged.
HS2 “should go to Old Oak”
Speakers at Place West London, including Sir Simon Milton, seemed united in their support for an HS2/Crossrail interchange at Old Oak common.
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White City regen will provide 10,000 jobs
White City will be one of the bigest regeneration schemes in the UK when it gets under way, and will provide a new focus for the creative and biotech industries in London.
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West London LEP gets support
The idea of a West London Local Economic Partnership, debated at Place West London on October 14, got enthusiastic support from the audience, but a “lack of civic leadership” could threaten not just the LEP’s success, but West London’s.
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West London held back by “weak infrastructure”
The voice of London business, Baroness Jo Valentine of London First said West London’s businesses are held back by weakness in transport infrastructure at Place West London, the economic development summit for the sub-region, which took on October 14.
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Orbital transport must be improved
The West London Transport Plan will focus on orbital transport improvements when it is published in November.
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Uncertain future for housing in London
The CSR could mean no new starts for HCA funded schemes, says David Lunts at Place West London.
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Place West London “necessary to the sub-region”
Place West London, the economic summit for west London proved to be another successful event and was hailed as being essential to the business community of the sub-region by delegates and speakers.
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Park Royal OAPF and BID imminent
Park Royal’s Opportunity Area Planning Framework is due for publication, as the local business partnership aims for BID status.
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LDO to have largest catchment of any factory outlet
Speaking at Place West London on October 14, Julian Tollast of Quintain outlined plans for the London Designer Outlet at Wembley.
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CapCo plans approved at Olympia
Capital & Counties plans to build a £20m extension to Olympia have been approved, it is announced at Place West London.
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Place West London in the News
The Place West London event on October 14 produced a fair bit of press coverage, as speakers made announcements and said a wide range of interesting and novel things.
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