As part of our Positive influencers series, Head of Employment and Pensions at Trowers, Emma Burrows speaks to David Blackburn, Chief People Officer at the Financial Services Compensation Scheme about the importance of workplace culture as well as the top tips he has for companies adapting to agile working. David also discusses his career journey and the ways he looks to implement positive change in the HR profession.

Amidst the current fuel crisis in the UK, Partner Nick Burt speaks to Paul Curtis, Associate Director and John Lloyd, Director of the independent transport planning specialist, Vectos about the need to prioritise transport planning in significant redevelopment and strategic land projects in order to help deliver the zero carbon agenda.

Sara Bailey speaks to Fiona Fletcher-Smith, Chief Executive of L&Q about the events that have defined her outlook in life and the ways in which L&Q aims to have a positive impact on society as well as what her personal goal is for the housing sector over the next five years.

Sara Bailey speaks to Leanne Tritton, Founder and Managing Director of international PR & Communications agency, ING Media and Chair of The London Society about what motivates her to bring about positive change, and how it resonates in the real estate sector. They also discuss the moves the industry is taking to bring about greater inclusivity and the qualities and traits that are needed to have a positive influence.

How has the industrial sector evolved in the Midlands?

Head of Real Estate in Birmingham, Fiona Thomson speaks to Richard Smith, Joint Managing Director of Opus Land about the changing landscape of the industrial industry in the Midlands, the impact that Brexit has had on the market and how land supply issues can be rectified.

What role does the hospitality sector play in leading the recovery of cities post-pandemic?

Partner Darren Ashworth speaks to Kevin Haygarth and Stephen Miles, co-founders of Hospitality Associates etc. about the vital role that the hospitality sector will play post-Covid. They also discuss the rise in staycations amidst travel restrictions and the outlook for investors looking at the sector.

In the latest instalment from our 10 Years 10 Stories celebration for our Birmingham offices 10 year anniversary, Partner Christopher Plumley speaks to Jonathan Bretherton, Managing Director at the Urban Growth Company (UGC).

They discuss what UGC have achieved in the last ten years, the impact of HS2 on the region and the UGC’s goal of making The UK Central Hub Europe’s best-connected destination for business, leisure and living.

How have property charging and valuations been impacted by Covid-19? Katie Dyer speaks to Richard Petty, Head of UK Living at JLL, where they discuss the ways in which Registered Providers can help maximise property values and asset cover in the current climate as well as the challenges presented by the move towards net-zero carbon and the impact of Building Safety legislation.

Continuing our celebration of our Birmingham office turning 10, Yetunde Dania, head of office speaks to Deborah Kermode, CEO of Midlands Art Centre about how arts and culture can play a prominent role in Birmingham's recovery post-Covid and the ways in which they have utilised technology to keep people connected throughout the pandemic.

To celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Trowers' Birmingham office, we have put together a campaign highlighting ten stories from across the ten years that take an in-depth look into what makes Birmingham a truly unique city as well as looking ahead to what's in store for the region in the future.

First up in the series, Partner Amardeep Gill speaks to Craig Cooper, Commonwealth Games Programme Director at Birmingham City Council. With Birmingham set to host the games in 2022, Craig discusses the impact the games will have on the city and how it could act as a catalyst for change in helping accelerate regeneration across the region and how the games can create a lasting legacy for the community.