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 Scaling-Up Local Investing
for Place-Based Impact 

Webinar

Connecting LGPS Funds to Local Growth Plans:

A Practical Guide for Local Government

8 October 2025

11am - 12pm

From Local Plan to Investable Pipeline: A Guide for Local Government

Facing new Government mandates and heightened scrutiny, local and strategic authorities are under pressure to deliver credible, investable projects that attract institutional capital, often in a challenging economic and political climate. 

How do you bridge the gap between ambition and reality?

This webinar is designed specifically for local and strategic authority leaders who need practical tools, frameworks and real-world examples to help bridge the gap between public ambition and private finance. 

Pension reform agenda

Gain an understanding of the Government's pension reform agenda and connection to wider government reforms in support of place-based inclusive growth.

Align investment to local priorities

Understand how the Place Based Impact Investing (PBII) Pillar Model (housing, infrastructure, SME finance) provides a useful framework to align investment to local development priorities.

Practical steps you can take

Learn the practical steps you can take to align your Local Growth Plan with investment criteria.

Blueprints for success

Hear examples of LGPS local investment strategies at the national, regional and targeted local level, including partnerships between LGPS and combined authorities.

Bridge viability gaps

Explore how financial tools and public-private sector innovation can drive more investment to places that need it most.

This is a must-attend session for local authority leaders, finance directors, LGPS investment officers and anyone seeking to deliver investable projects and real impact for their communities. 

Expert Speakers

Sarah Forster

Sarah Forster

CEO and co-Founder

The Good Economy

Sam Monger

Sam Monger

Head of PBII and Strategic Advisory

The Good Economy

Expert Speakers

Ben Cooper-2

Ben Cooper

Director

Tech South West

Cath Webster

Catherine Webster

CEO

Thriving Investments

Andrew Hall-1

Andrew Hall

Senior Investment Manager

GMPF

Laura Blakey

Laura Blakey

Director, Strategic Finance and Investment

GMCA

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Testimonials

"A coherent investment approach is fundamental to delivering long-term, inclusive growth and for the UK to become a clean energy superpower with the key enablers in place – from new technologies, ports and transport infrastructure to housing and skills – that secures a new and sustainable economic future.” 

Dame Judith Petts - Chair, Great South West Pan Regional Partnership Energy Programme Board 

"We're proud to support this strategic framework, which provides essential guidance for the sector as it responds to the government's local investing requirements. We look forward to working with pools and administering authorities to scale up this impact across the UK and help more pension schemes unlock the potential of local investment."

 

Cath Webster - CEO, Thriving Investments 

"Recent reforms to LGPS consolidation create a significant opportunity for Administering Authorities to collaborate and set locally-owned objectives that deliver real benefits to the individuals and families who need them most. By investing in new supported living accommodation, SEN schools, and genuinely affordable or social housing, these strategies can help meet growing demand for essential services."

 Andrew Dawber - Founding Partner, Civitas Asset Management