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.
This is a must-watch webinar for local authority leaders, finance directors, LGPS investment officers and anyone seeking to deliver investable projects and real impact for their communities.
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.
Expert Speakers
Sarah Forster
CEO and co-Founder
The Good Economy
Sam Monger
Head of PBII and Strategic Advisory
The Good Economy
Clair Alcock
Head of Pensions
Local Government Association
Board Secretary
Local Government Pension Scheme Advisory Board
Laura Blakey
Director, Strategic Finance and Investment
Greater Manchest Combined Authority
Andrew Hall
Senior Investment Manager
GMPF
Shuen Chan
Head of Responsible Investment & Sustainability, Private Markets
L&G Asset Management
Catherine Webster
CEO
Thriving Investments
Ben Cooper
Director
Tech South West
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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.”
"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."
"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."