High five for ULI UK’s Midlands committee

THE UK national council of The Urban Land Institute (ULI) has added five new members to its Midlands committee.

The ULI is a global research and education institute dedicated to responsible land use and the creation of sustainable communities.

The latest round of recruits includes Tony Hyde, managing director of construction firm Thomas Vale Group, Simon Marks, partner at built asset consultancy EC Harris, Laura Shoaf, head of strategic planning and implementation at the Black Country Consortium, Chris Sinclair, director of surveying firm Innes England and Simon Samuels, a partner at property investor and Mailbox owner Brockton Capital.

The committee now comprises 16 specialists from the worlds of property, finance, urban regeneration, construction and the public sector. Its aim is to bring local industry leaders together through regular events to share best practice, examine challenges and explore opportunities.

Committee members also meet to analyse and develop policy on issues facing Birmingham and the wider region, including transport, housing, inward investment and socio-economic growth.

Adrian Bland, partner at law firm Wragge & Co and chairman of the committee, said:  “Our new recruits are all ‘big hitters’ in the Midlands property and construction markets.

“Aside from their experience and contacts, they also widen the committee’s reach, ensuring we are truly representative of the Midlands as a whole.”