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Connected, Liveable London

The Connected, Liveable London Committee seeks to provide thought leadership and positively influence stakeholders on the need for more connected and coordinated planning and transport systems necessary for the future development of London. Its work includes pressing for London’s development as a leading world city in sustainable transport and planning, making members aware of plans for transport and the built environment, and offering opportunities for members to showcase examples, network, partner and do business.

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LCCI responds to imminent opening of the Elizabeth Line

May 2022

"The opening of the Elizabeth line on 24 May is a long-awaited and important milestone for the connectivity and productivity of London and the South-East. The Crossrail project represents a significant investment in London’s infrastructure and its future, a cost paid for by Londoners and London businesses."

Planning for London Programme

March 2022

LCCI respond to the GLA’s Planning for London programme consultation, outlining some of the key areas that the Chamber feels should be a focus in the next London Plan. The response was written in collaboration with members from LCCI’s Connected, Liveable London Committee.

Property and Construction Summer Reception

Wednesday 29 June, 6.15pm - 9.00pm

Attracting up to 120 senior professionals from within the industry, our prestigious summer reception is designed to help you make the right connections, as well as keep you up-to-date with industry trends and developments. Join us to network over drinks and canapes and hear from our guest speaker David Lunts, CEO, Old Oak & Park Royal Development Corporation. Open to all membership types.

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Connected, Liveable London Principal Partner

Menzies LLP

Menzies LLP is a Top 25 firm of accountants and business advisers. Specialising in property and construction as one of their key sectors, Menzies offer a wide range of services from audit and tax advice to business strategy and corporate finance.

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Meet the Connected, Liveable London Committee Members

Natalie Chapman

Committee Chair. Head of Policy – South, Logistics UK

Natalie has over 18 years of experience in the logistics industry. She leads on Logistics UK’s policy engagement for the South of England, including developing and shaping transport policy; engaging with political and policy stakeholders; and representing the industry in the media.

Matt Barker

Managing Director, CSB Logistics

Matt is MD of CSB Logistics – leading operator of Consolidation Centres that control just-in-time freight deliveries to inner-city projects. Matt is on several committees driving improvement in construction logistics and works closely with industry leaders and local authorities addressing road safety, pollution and congestion.

James Bompas

Director, Strategic Planning and Business Development, Iceni Projects

James principally works on larger, strategic planning applications, often accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment. This frequently involves site promotion, allocation, the co-ordination of planning application submissions and, where necessary, appeal work. Clients include housebuilders, strategic funds and property companies.

Moinul Choudhury

Associate Director of Corporate Affairs, Canary Wharf Group

Mo is the Associate Director of Corporate Affairs for Canary Wharf Group. He has previously held roles managing Special Projects and as Head of Government Relations at CWG. He leads on engaging corporate stakeholders, Government relations and transport infrastructure for the Group.

Tom Cornwell

Policy Lead, Infrastructure and Operator Licensing, RHA

A Policy Lead with 10 years' logistics industry experience and with the ability to influence UK Government for both new legislation and changes to existing legislation. An ILM and CPC qualified manager, previously led a business development team.

Richard Currie

Senior Director of Public Affairs, UPS

Richard Currie is the Senior Director of Public Affairs for UPS in the UK, Ireland and Nordics. He was previously Director of EU Affairs in Brussels. He also established and then ran UPS Public Affairs in both Turkey and the Middle East.

Jinny Gill

Senior Business Development Manager, Cellnex UK

Worked within Customer Retention/Renewals and then into Enterprise Software Sales for Computer Associates. In 2012 Jinny moved into Telecommunications at Heathrow Airport Ltd, and today remains within the Telecoms sector working for Cellnex UK, where she is also the EDI Lead for the UK Office.

Helen Gray

UK Stakeholder Communications Advisor – DP World

An experienced policy and public affairs professional with a PhD in policy networks, Helen has extensive experience leading on corporate affairs, policy and communications in property development, construction and logistics and has also worked in economic development at a London local authority. ...
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Lucio Guerra

Partner and Chief Operating Officer, Design International

Lucio is an Architect with over 20 years of experience in master-planning and designing large scale commercial buildings that aim to become meeting places for local communities by connecting developer’s interests with public aspirations.

Dr Neil Henderson

Key Account Director, Mott MacDonald

Neil is a senior director with Mott MacDonald - an employee-owned global engineering, management and development consultancy. He leads Mott MacDonald’s decarbonising initiatives for the global transport sector. He is also Mott MacDonald’s Key Account Leader for Transport for London.

Simon Neate

Director, WSP

Simon has four decades of experience in the sector, working across a broad spectrum of work - from regional planning to sensitive, small-scale schemes. He is a member of the British Chambers of Commerce Planning Expert Panel and is particularly interested in the concepts of...
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Asa John Plant

Director, Vectos

Vectos is a specialist consultancy in transport planning and infrastructure design. Focusing on value and society, we bring development forward positively and sustainably. Asa is a Director who leads project teams, with a particular expertise in sustainable transport and unlocking complex urban sites.

Miles Price

Planning Director, British Land

Experienced Town Planner with 25 years of delivering major commercial development projects across the UK. He has a wealth of senior contacts across the transport, Planning and property development sectors, and is interested in adopting innovative sustainable transport solutions in urban areas.

Haarprit S Suri

Director, Suri London Properties Holdings Ltd

His business is residential & student accommodation in property sector. He is a Freeman at The World Traders company, City Livery, Chairman Park Royal Business Group, Board member Bridge India, Ealing Acton Business Club, Member of Council LCCI.

Jacqui Thornton

Head Of Facilities, Brown Shipley

Highly experienced Executive Coach of 20 years. Commitment to deliver excellent customer service built on a clear professional reputation within the Facilities Management industry. The key drives are achieving results facilitating change for organisations and individuals to fulfil their true potential.

Suzy Wilson

Technical Director Planning, RPS

Suzy is a chartered town planner with over 20 years of experience in both local planning authority and planning consultancy positions within and outside of London, with experience in various sectors, including logistics, industrial, residential, public sector , leisure and health care.

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