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Centre for the New Midlands
United Kingdom
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Welcome to our TH-cam page, we are an independent, not-for-profit think tank focussed on the Midlands (UK).
We produce research, organise the policy event for the Midlands with our annual Connections for Prosperity conference, hold regular events as part of our Reimagining the Region network, and engage with the leading political, business and academic leaders, both regionally and nationally.
We look forward to hearing your thoughts and engaging with our content!
Join our network today ðwww.thenewmidlands.org.uk/reimagining-the-region/
We produce research, organise the policy event for the Midlands with our annual Connections for Prosperity conference, hold regular events as part of our Reimagining the Region network, and engage with the leading political, business and academic leaders, both regionally and nationally.
We look forward to hearing your thoughts and engaging with our content!
Join our network today ðwww.thenewmidlands.org.uk/reimagining-the-region/
Our recap of 2024, What a year!
What a year 2024 has been! As we close our office for Christmasð
our MD Chris Smith takes a look back at what we have achieved over the past 12 months.
From our first published research and growing the team, to more events and thought leadership articles than ever, this year has been our biggest year yet.
We would like to thank everyone that has been involved with us over the past year, and a massive thank you to our members and sponsors as we wouldnât be able to exist without you.
Finally we wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family. We will see you in 2025, keep an eye out to see what we have planned! ð
Become a member today! ðwww.thenewmidlands.org.uk/reimagining-the-region/
Our Sponsors in 2024:
Unity Trust Bank
Serco
Kagool
Mott MacDonald
Midland Heart
Benfield Homes
University of Warwick
University College Birmingham
Gallagher
Trowers & Hamlins
West Midlands Housing Association Partnership (WMHAP)
Jadu
From our first published research and growing the team, to more events and thought leadership articles than ever, this year has been our biggest year yet.
We would like to thank everyone that has been involved with us over the past year, and a massive thank you to our members and sponsors as we wouldnât be able to exist without you.
Finally we wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family. We will see you in 2025, keep an eye out to see what we have planned! ð
Become a member today! ðwww.thenewmidlands.org.uk/reimagining-the-region/
Our Sponsors in 2024:
Unity Trust Bank
Serco
Kagool
Mott MacDonald
Midland Heart
Benfield Homes
University of Warwick
University College Birmingham
Gallagher
Trowers & Hamlins
West Midlands Housing Association Partnership (WMHAP)
Jadu
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Entec SI Testimonial - Reimagining the Region Network
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Entec Si have been members of the Centreâs #ReimaginingtheRegion network for the last 3 years! Listen to Emanâs story of how they have benefited from membership. From building connections and being a part of our events, to being involved in thought leadership and policy discussions to help build a better region, being members of our network is the perfect way to further your connections whilst ...
The launch of our Housing Research report!
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On Monday 4th November, we launched our first major report; a detailed evaluation of the Social Housing Quality Fund (SHQF), a ÂĢ15 million grant programme aimed at tackling severe damp and mould in social housing across the West Midlands. In this short video, Dr Halima Sacranie (Director of Housing Research) gives an insight to the report. A case study methodology was adopted with 5 social hous...
Dr Alasdair MacDonald (Regional Director, Balfour Beatty plc) CFP24 interview
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We were delighted to welcome Dr Alasdair MacDonald (Regional Director, Balfour Beatty plc & Alliance Manager, Midlands Rail Alliance) to our recent Connections for Prosperity conference at Edgbaston Stadium. Hear Alasdair's thoughts on why he was so keen to be part of this year's conference; the importance of engaging communities in the delivery of major infrastructure and why working with Cent...
Arup Testimonial - Reimagining the Region Network
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As a global business, Arup joined the Centreâs #ReimaginingtheRegion network this year and havenât looked back since! Hear Arupâs story of what a large multinational can get out of being a regional member. From growing their local network to building a better region, Jade Tilley (Principal Planner and Engagement Consultant, Arup) outlines how Arup has benefited from their membership, as well as...
CNM Autumn Reception 2024 with Lord Graham Brady, Dr. Andy Palmer and Mike Wood MP
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On 1st October, we hosted our Autumn Reception for our Reimagining the Region members. Here's a short video to give you a flavour of the event! Really interesting insights and views from Dr. Andy Palmer CMG on the future of the UK #automotive sector; Mike Wood MP shared his perspectives on what the Conservatives needed to do to rebuild and the opportunities ahead for #international trade and Th...
Danny Herbert (CATALYST) CFP24 Interview
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At our #ConnectionsforProsperity conference in September, we set Danny Herbert the task of exploring how to 'create a consistent, coherent identity for the West Midlands' in a 40 minute session.....! The interactive session was designed to give our delegates an insight into the concept of place marketing; how every story must have content and how every story must have an audience. Here are some...
Sustainability Roundtable with Unity Trust Bank
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This year we hosted a roundtable focussed on The Route to Sustainability for SMEs. It was a pleasure to work with our partners Sustainability West Midlands and our event sponsors Unity Trust Bank, here's a short video of what we got up to! If you haven't joined our network yet, visit our website for more information ðwww.thenewmidlands.org.uk/reimagining-the-region/ #newmidlands #midlands #birm...
Claire Downes (CEO, Virtual Decisions) CFP24 Interview
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At our recent Connections for Prosperity conference, Suzanne Virdee (our conference host) asked Claire Downes (Founder and CEO, Virtual Decisions) a couple of questions regarding her motivation for attending the event and being a member of the Centre's #ReimaginingtheRegion network. Here's what Claire - who has also recently just been recognised as Start-Up Founder Award at Midlands Women In Te...
Simon Foster (West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner) CFP24 Interview
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At our recent Connections for Prosperity conference (held at Edgbaston Stadium on 18th September), we welcomed Simon Foster (West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner) as a panellist on our 'Decent Neighbourhood Standard' session. Our conference host, Suzanne Virdee, caught up with Simon and asked for his thoughts on why he wanted to be part of the day and learn more about his priorities as t...
Housing lecture 2024 with Clive Betts MP
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Dr Halima Sacranie, our very own Director of Housing Research, looks back on our 2024 Housing lecture at Birmingham City Council House with Clive Betts MP as our keynote speaker. In this short video, Halima reflects on the event and introduces our next project - that we are actively seeking partners for: 'What should a Decent Neighbourhood Standard' look like?' â
See our housing research here: ...
CNM Summer Reception 2024 with Mayor of the West Midlands Richard Parker
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See what we got up to at our Reimagining the Region Summer Reception in #birmingham with the West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker as our guest speaker! If you haven't joined our network yet, visit our website for more information ðwww.thenewmidlands.org.uk/reimagining-the-region/
Steve Rigby (Co-CEO, Rigby Group plc) Closing Plenary #CFP24
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Our #ConnectionsforProsperity conference at Edgbaston Stadium in September concluded with Steve Rigby's (Co-CEO Rigby Group) closing plenary. With a speech followed by a Q&A with Suzanne Virdee, Steve gives his thoughts on the future of the West Midlands region. If you haven't joined our network yet, visit our website for more information ðwww.thenewmidlands.org.uk/reimagining-the-region/ #west...
Richard Parker [Mayor of the West Midlands] Opening Plenary CFP24
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If you were unable to attend our #ConnectionsforProsperity conference at Edgbaston Stadium on 18th September, we thought we would share with you the day's opening plenary, delivered by Richard Parker (Mayor of the West Midlands). Listen to Richard's speech and Q&A as he shares his priorities for the region. If you haven't joined our network yet, visit our website for more information ðwww.thene...
CNM Roundtable - Digital in the Public Sector - event sponsored by Jadu and Trowers & Hamlins
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On 16th May 2024, we hosted a roundtable at Fazenda Birmingham, focussed on Digital within the public sector. Here's a short summary of our event.
Reimagining the Region testimonial - Amardeep Gill (Trowers & Hamlins)
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Reimagining the Region testimonial - Amardeep Gill (Trowers & Hamlins)
Rethinking Rail Infrastructure - Midlands Rail Hub - FULL DISCUSSION
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Rethinking Rail Infrastructure - Midlands Rail Hub - FULL DISCUSSION
RETHINKING RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE: putting communities at the heart of Midlands Rail Hub
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RETHINKING RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE: putting communities at the heart of Midlands Rail Hub
Connections for Prosperity - in just two minutes
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Connections for Prosperity - in just two minutes
Connections for Prosperity - in two minutes!
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Connections for Prosperity - in two minutes!
Sarah Perry (Chair, CNM Advisory Board)
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Sarah Perry (Chair, CNM Advisory Board)
Andy Street CBE (Mayor of the West Midlands)
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Andy Street CBE (Mayor of the West Midlands)
Chris Smith (Founder and MD, Centre for the New Midlands)
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Chris Smith (Founder and MD, Centre for the New Midlands)
Dr Julie Nugent (CEO, Coventry City Council)
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Dr Julie Nugent (CEO, Coventry City Council)
Richard Parker (Labour Party Candidate for West Midlands Mayor)
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Richard Parker (Labour Party Candidate for West Midlands Mayor)
Sir John Armitt (Chair, National Infrastructure Commission) - The opportunity for the West Midlands
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Sir John Armitt (Chair, National Infrastructure Commission) - The opportunity for the West Midlands
Sir John Armitt (Chair, National Infrastructure Commission) - Importance of communities
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Sir John Armitt (Chair, National Infrastructure Commission) - Importance of communities
Tim Fawcett (Birmingham Cities Lead,Mott MacDonald +Chair of Connections for Prosperity conference)
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Tim Fawcett (Birmingham Cities Lead,Mott MacDonald Chair of Connections for Prosperity conference)
CNM 2022 A Year of Firsts
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CNM 2022 A Year of Firsts
Why you need to join our Reimagining the Region network
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Why you need to join our Reimagining the Region network