Good Growth in Towns: A Labour Conference Event

​A joint panel between the Fairness Foundation and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, in partnership with the Labour Towns Group

​Towns are at the heart of our country’s economic success and social cohesion, but too often the 46% of our population living in those towns feel forgotten. Persistent challenges around employment, demographic change and connectivity continue to shape the prospects of towns across the country.

​As the Government pursues a bold new agenda for devolution, we ask how we can drive good growth in towns and put them at the centre of our next economic story.

​This panel brings together key voices from across the towns agenda to discuss these challenges and explore how we can build a stronger future for towns.

​Speakers:

• ​Rt Hon Lisa Nandy MP

• ​Leigh Ingham MP, Chair, Labour Towns Group

• ​Professor Will Jennings, Professor of Political Science and Public Policy

• ​Cllr Eamonn O'Brien, Chair, Local Government Association

• ​Katie Schmuecker, Principal Policy Adviser, JRF