London Leaders’ Reception: Working Together for Skills & Growth

Join us for an exclusive evening reception bringing together local government and private-sector leaders to explore how strengthened cross-borough and public-private collaboration can upskill and future-proof the workforce delivering the homes, workspaces and critical infrastructure London depends on.

The reception offers a unique opportunity to help shape the new Future Skyline Skills Commitment – a free, industry-led pledge that accredits and incentivises employers’ efforts to recruit, retain and develop new entrants to the sector. Attendee insights will ensure the priorities of both local authorities and the built environment sector are embedded in the commitment.

The event will take place at the iconic Old Bailey, home to the Central Criminal Court of England & Wales. Guests will gather in the Grand Hall, beneath the building’s domed ceiling and the statue of Lady Justice – one of the City of London’s most recognisable and historic landmarks.

This venue has additional security measures so please allow extra time to complete checks on arrival. Photo ID is required for admission.

Date: Tuesday 20 January
Time: 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Location: Grand Hall, Old Bailey, EC4M 7EH

Spaces are extremely limited and will be prioritised for lead members at owner, investor and developer members of City Property Association and Westminster Property Association. To see if your company is a corporate member of either association, please review the respective lists here and here.

We review our attendee lists regularly and will be in touch with any non-members directly. If you have any questions about membership or if you are eligible to attend, please contact us at team@cwpa.org.uk.

About the Sustainable Skyline Taskforce

The Sustainable Skyline Taskforce was established in 2022 by the City of London Corporation, in partnership with Central London Forward and property industry leaders, to help develop the next generation of talent needed to support London’s transition to a more sustainable built environment. The Taskforce is focused on building a skilled and diverse workforce, with the training and qualifications required to construct, retrofit and manage the commercial buildings of the future. Launched in October with attendance from the Chief Executive of Skills England, the initiative also highlights the positive work of local councils in collaborating on Section 106 agreements to expand apprenticeship and training opportunities.

Lambeth and Southwark have piloted a programme demonstrating how cross-boundary collaboration can deliver greater benefits for local communities while strengthening the future skills pipeline. Increasing Section 106 collaboration across central London has been championed by the WPA and CPA Planning & Sustainability Committees as a key step in maximising community benefits. The event aims to strengthen public-private partnerships, address skills gaps and make better use of planning and procurement levers to boost skills development, social value and sustainability training through initiatives such as the Skyline Skills Hub. View our Skyline Skills Hub here.