Who We Are
Conduct thorough research and develop clear policies that address pressing issues such as housing , education, economic growth.
Who We Are
Conduct thorough research and develop clear policies that address pressing issues such as housing , education, economic growth.
WHAT WE STAND FOR
WHAT WE STAND FOR
WHAT WE STAND FOR
WHAT WE STAND FOR
Driving smarter growth for towns, regions, and communities.
The APPG's goals are clear: to bring together policymakers, industry, and local leaders to shape healthier, smarter, and more affordable towns and regions—creating future-ready places that thrive beyond major cities.
The APPG's goals are clear: to bring together policymakers, industry, and local leaders to shape healthier, smarter, and more affordable towns and regions—creating future-ready places that thrive beyond major cities.
The APPG's goals are clear: to bring together policymakers, industry, and local leaders to shape healthier, smarter, and more affordable towns and regions—creating future-ready places that thrive beyond major cities.
Regenerated Towns
Regenerated Towns
Regenerated Towns
Regenerated Towns
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Retrofitted Homes
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Retrofitted Homes
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Retrofitted Homes
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Retrofitted Homes
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Projected Growth
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Projected Growth
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Projected Growth
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Projected Growth
Prospective Members
Prospective Members
Prospective Members
Sir Oliver Dowden
Previous Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom & MP for Hertsmere
Sir Oliver Dowden
Previous Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom & MP for Hertsmere
Sir Oliver Dowden
Previous Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom & MP for Hertsmere
Sir Oliver Dowden
Previous Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom & MP for Hertsmere
Sureena Brackenridge
Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton North East
Sureena Brackenridge
Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton North East
Sureena Brackenridge
Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton North East
Sureena Brackenridge
Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton North East
Lord Gary Porter CBE
Member of the House of Lords & Build Environment Committee
Lord Gary Porter CBE
Member of the House of Lords & Build Environment Committee
Lord Gary Porter CBE
Member of the House of Lords & Build Environment Committee
Lord Gary Porter CBE
Member of the House of Lords & Build Environment Committee
Lord Graham Evans
Member of the House of Lords
Lord Graham Evans
Member of the House of Lords
Lord Graham Evans
Member of the House of Lords
Lord Graham Evans
Member of the House of Lords
APPG
APPG
APPG
APPG
Our purpose
Our purpose
Our purpose
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Smart Towns and Regions is being formed to explore how technology, data, and finance can unlock more homes, lower household bills, and deliver healthier, future-ready places, particularly beyond major cities.
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Smart Towns and Regions is being formed to explore how technology, data, and finance can unlock more homes, lower household bills, and deliver healthier, future-ready places, particularly beyond major cities.
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Smart Towns and Regions is being formed to explore how technology, data, and finance can unlock more homes, lower household bills, and deliver healthier, future-ready places, particularly beyond major cities.
With national housing targets, energy costs, digital connectivity, and regional inequality high on the agenda, the APPG will bring together parliamentarians, industry, and local leaders to:
With national housing targets, energy costs, digital connectivity, and regional inequality high on the agenda, the APPG will bring together parliamentarians, industry, and local leaders to:
Prioritise investment in education to ensure every child receives.
Prioritise investment in education to ensure every child receives.
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Building healthier, low-carbon homes
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Building healthier, low-carbon homes
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Building healthier, low-carbon homes
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Building healthier, low-carbon homes
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Find policy gaps blocking progress
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Find policy gaps blocking progress
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Find policy gaps blocking progress
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Find policy gaps blocking progress
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Promote data-first planning and action
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Promote data-first planning and action
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Promote data-first planning and action
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Promote data-first planning and action
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Guide housing, energy, transport
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Guide housing, energy, transport
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Guide housing, energy, transport
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Guide housing, energy, transport
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Guide future focused national growth
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Guide future focused national growth
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Guide future focused national growth
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Guide future focused national growth
Initial stakeholders include Elixr, AECOM, Pinsent Masons, Barclays, Lloyds, and UKRI, with live projects nationwide. The APPG will build on models like the “30 Towns Framework” to align public and private efforts supporting national targets with over £500M in projected growth and 10,000 retrofitted homes in the pipeline.
Initial stakeholders include Elixr, AECOM, Pinsent Masons, Barclays, Lloyds, and UKRI, with live projects nationwide. The APPG will build on models like the “30 Towns Framework” to align public and private efforts supporting national targets with over £500M in projected growth and 10,000 retrofitted homes in the pipeline.
Initial stakeholders include Elixr, AECOM, Pinsent Masons, Barclays, Lloyds, and UKRI, with live projects nationwide. The APPG will build on models like the “30 Towns Framework” to align public and private efforts supporting national targets with over £500M in projected growth and 10,000 retrofitted homes in the pipeline.
As a member, you would receive invitations to quarterly meetings and briefings, and have the opportunity to shape reports and recommendations put forward to Government, as well as champion opportunities to bring investment, innovation, and infrastructure projects to your own constituency or region.
As a member, you would receive invitations to quarterly meetings and briefings, and have the opportunity to shape reports and recommendations put forward to Government, as well as champion opportunities to bring investment, innovation, and infrastructure projects to your own constituency or region.
As a member, you would receive invitations to quarterly meetings and briefings, and have the opportunity to shape reports and recommendations put forward to Government, as well as champion opportunities to bring investment, innovation, and infrastructure projects to your own constituency or region.
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
Get Involved: Upcoming Events
Get Involved: Upcoming Events
Get Involved: Upcoming Events
Upcoming Roundtables | House of Lords
Sep 14, 2025
12:00 AM
House of Lords, Westminster
Upcoming Roundtables | House of Lords
Sep 14, 2025
12:00 AM
House of Lords, Westminster
Upcoming Roundtables | House of Lords
Sep 14, 2025
12:00 AM
House of Lords, Westminster
Upcoming Roundtables | House of Lords
Sep 14, 2025
12:00 AM
House of Lords, Westminster
Smart Regeneration Roundtable | UKREiiF
May 21, 2025
12:00 AM
Pinsent Masons HQ, Leeds
Smart Regeneration Roundtable | UKREiiF
May 21, 2025
12:00 AM
Pinsent Masons HQ, Leeds
Smart Regeneration Roundtable | UKREiiF
May 21, 2025
12:00 AM
Pinsent Masons HQ, Leeds
Smart Regeneration Roundtable | UKREiiF
May 21, 2025
12:00 AM
Pinsent Masons HQ, Leeds
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Smarter UK Towns and Cities
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Building a Stronger Future Together
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