Building a Better Britain - campaign launch

The launch of Estates Gazette’s campaign Building a Better Britain is influenced by the riots that have blighted our high streets. But its message is not.
Ahead of last year’s general election, politicians warned that regeneration funding would be the first casualty of government cuts. Estates Gazette has argued that that need not be the case. Marrying private sector money to public sector assets – combined with the expertise of both parties – can ensure its survival and the delivery of targeted urban renewal.
Building a Better Britain is about ensuring that happens. Working with UK Regeneration, over the coming weeks we will be recruiting a commission of experts to draw up specific plans. We want to hear from you if you want to contribute – directly, or indirectly by putting forward ideas for the commission to consider.
In the coming months this will be pulled together as a blueprint for Building a Better Britain – a document that will be submitted to government. Get involved and help use this week’s events as a catalyst for much-needed change.

If you would like to learn more about Building a Better Britain or get involved, e-mail betterbritain@estatesgazette.com

Editor's comment

Damian Wild on the launch of Building a Better Britain. Read more>>

'Working with UK Regeneration, an organisation we have supported since its formation last year, we are bringing forward our plans to convene a regeneration commission, consisting of representatives from the public and private sectors. The commission, steered by EG and UKR, will be tasked with creating a blueprint for regeneration, urban renewal and, put more simply, Building a Better Britain.'

Latest campaign news:

The Regeneration Commission set up by Estates Gazette and UK Regeneration is to work with government to unlock stalled schemes across the country. Read more>>

Member's of EG's Building a Better Britain campaign met last week to draw up an action plan for targeted urban renewal. Read more>>

Regeneration team rolls up its sleeves

Berkeley Group chairman Tony Pidgely, Barclays Capital’s Brendan Jarvis and Argent joint chief executive David Partridge are among the members of the Regeneration Commission set up by Estates Gazette and UK Regeneration. Read more>>

Video:

EG Damian Wild talks to Commission secretary Paul Evans on the blueprint for Building a Better Britain

Conference  Regeneration: Building a Better Britain: December 6 London

Our conference, in association with UK Regeneration, will be a major milestone in our campaign, Building a Better Britain.  This campaign ‘aims to deliver built environment-led solutions wherever they are appropriate and turn good intentions into constructive action’.  The conference will be the opportunity for the real estate community to show leadership and share ideas on solutions that can deliver. More information>>

Majority of London riots next to post-war estates

Nine out of 10 riot-hit locations in London, were within a five minute walk of a large post-war housing estate, new research has revealed. Read more>>

Restoring the reputation of UK plc

How can the image of cities be restored in the aftermath of this summer's riots? Read more>>

Riot rebuild will need long-term vision

As PM and mayor pledge £80m, retail property industry calls for long-term support. Read more >>

The retail property industry has called for long-term support to help Britain recover from the hundreds of millions of pounds of damage caused as riots swept the country this week.

Five principles for urban renewal

Jackie Sadek and Paul Evans of UK Regeneration outline the five principles of urban renewal. Read more>>

'With Estates Gazette, UK Regeneration wants to start Building a Better Britain. We don't like the alternative we saw. Will you stand up for progress?'

The response to the Building a Better Britain campaign launched by Estates Gazette last week has been overwhelming. Read more>>

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Riots on our high streets

The news, pictures and events that led to the launch or Building a Better Britain. Read more>>

More campaign news and features:

Continuing our campaign on Building a Better Britain, and in the wake of the extensive damage to property during the recent riots, what steps can businesses and commercial property owners take to ensure they are protected in the event of a major incident? Read more>>

Avoiding large rear parking courts and un-overlooked spaces, dealing carefully with corner properties and making parking more intuitive all help to reduce low-level crime, according to a new report by the Design Council. Read more>>