Wates is co-hosting a debate on 'Housing the Nation' at the forthcoming Conservative Party Conference, with newly elected Planning Minister Nick Boles MP.

The event, in partnership with the Institute of Public Policy Research (IPPR) and Orbit Group, will take place on Sunday 7th October from 17.30 to 19.00 at the Hyatt Hotel (Drawing Room).

Steve Trusler, Strategy Director for Wates, who will be speaking at the event said: "I am delighted that Nick Boles will be joining us in what I am sure will be a challenging debate on how we can deliver the housing we urgently need. As a long term partner in the sector, Wates understands the need for the public and private sector to develop innovative ways of delivering new housing."


Speakers at the debate include:

•Nick Boles MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Communities and Local Government

•Cllr Teresa O’Neill, Leader, London Borough of Bexley

•Steve Trusler, Strategy Director, Wates

•Paul Tennant, Chief Executive, Orbit Group

•Nick Pearce, Director, IPPR (Chair)

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