Our London Leaders Reception brought together local authority leaders, developers and investors to explore how stronger public‑private collaboration can help upskill and future‑proof London’s built‑environment workforce.
Hosted by the City of London Corporation at the Old Bailey, the event celebrated the work of the Skills for a Sustainable Taskforce and the launch of the Future Skyline Skills Commitment – an industry‑led pledge to tackle skills gaps and attract new talent into the sector.
Deputy Mayor of London for Planning, Regeneration & the Fire Service, Jules Pipe CBE, our keynote speaker spoke to attendees about how green skills should be central to London’s growth ambitions. He called for an employer‑led approach to skills provision and stronger collaboration from the London boroughs around Section 106 to deliver more impactful outcomes for training, apprenticeships and long‑term progression.
Our speakers were:
- Keith Bottomley, Chair, Skills for a Sustainable Skyline Taskforce & Sheriff, City of London Corporation
- Sophie Morgan, CPA NextGen Chair & Senior Development Manager, Landsec
- Jules Pipe CBE, Deputy Mayor of London for Planning, Regeneration & the Fire Service
