Local Authority Retrofit Forum LIVE!

Local Authority Retrofit Forum LIVE aims to bring together local government officers and civil servants working in retrofit during Retrofit Action Week (May 11-19) as we explore the latest developments in retrofit initiatives, facilitate discussions, and provide a platform for networking and knowledge sharing.

We will kick off the day with coffee and networking, enabling you to meet fellow Local Authority officers facing similar challenges on retrofit.

We will then be joined by special guests who will present key topics and answer your questions. Topics include:

Support for local authorities delivering retrofit

Speakers:

• Alastair Mumford, Programme Director, MCS Foundation
• Jo Wheeler, Senior Manager, Local Policy and Retrofit, UKGBC
• Sara Edmonds, Co-director, National Retrofit Hub

Explore innovative approaches and best practice in facilitating retrofit projects within local authorities. Hear valuable insights from research carried out by UKGBC and MCS Foundation on Retrofit Facilitation Providers, and key findings from the National Retrofit Hub working groups.

Retrofit finance

Speakers:

• Emma Harvey, Chief of Staff, Green Finance Institute
• Justin Olosunde, Funding & Investment Manager, South West Net Zero Hub
• Rufus Grantham, Partner, Living Places
• Jenny Russon, Research Officer, MCS Foundation

Gain valuable insights into the role of retrofit finance for successful projects covering Property-Linked Finance, regional investment funds and place-based funding models.