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Earlier in May, the IED held an IED North Conference in Manchester. The event was a great success and we have had some really positive feedback so far, including comments such as those below.

"Thought-provoking"

"Consistently a great event. Well-managed, knowledgeable speakers and a tremendous opportunity to network with your peer group”

"Relevant and well organised"

"Thought-provoking and interesting. Left with as many answers as new questions"

Copies of the presentations given are only available to delegates and these have been circulated. There are some interesting articles and analysis in our Partner Planing Magazine including articles around:

White paper's track record test could harm new firms, says housebuilder

Lord Heseltine has urged the new government that emerges after the general election to embrace the devolution agenda, warning that a failure to renew the Local Growth Fund would be a 'serious diminution' of the process.

Five things we learned about planning, economic development and devolution at the event.

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