# RICS in West Midlands: Could Worcestershire Parkway Unlock Housing Growth?

- Dates: 14 October 2026
- Location: Worcestershire County Cricket Club, Worcester, United Kingdom
- Organiser: Invest West Midlands
- Industry: PropTech & Construction

## About

The event is a three-day programme held at the West Midlands Pavilion during UKREiiF 2026. It focuses on the West Midlands real estate market, covering themes like housing delivery and urban living. The event is for real estate leaders, public officials, and local market leaders interested in investment and development opportunities in the West Midlands.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.investwestmidlands.com/real-estate/wm-at-ukreiif/)
- [Agenda](https://www.investwestmidlands.com/real-estate/wm-at-ukreiif/ukreiif-programme/)

## Topics

- Building & Construction
- Banking & Finance

## Speakers

- Steven Knight, Peaky Blinders Creator
- Tom Wrathmell, Director for Across the UK Strategy, BBC
- David Rudlin, Director of Urban Design, BDP
- Richard Parker, West Midlands Mayor

## Sponsors and partners

- West Midlands Growth Company
- Warwickshire

## Where to stay

- **Travelodge**: 90 m from the venue, 3 High Street, Worcester, WR1 2QS
  - [Hotel website](https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/279/Worcester-hotel)
- **Fownes Hotel**: 200 m from the venue, 5 Clare Street, Worcester, WR1 2AP
- **Diglis House Hotel**: 370 m from the venue, Severn Street, Worcester, WR1 2NF
- **The Crown Hotel**: 430 m from the venue, Crown Passage, Worcester, WR1 3LL
  - [Hotel website](https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pubs/all-pubs/england/worcestershire/the-crown-worcester)
- **Severn View Hotel**: 580 m from the venue, 54 Newport Street, Worcester, WR1 3NS
- **Whitehouse Hotel**: 600 m from the venue, 61-62 Foregate Street, Worcester, WR1 1DX
- **De-Bury House**: guest house, 890 m from the venue
- **Knight Rest**: guest house, 1.5 km from the venue, 32 Barbourne Road, Worcester, WR1 1HU

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/rics-in-west-midlands-could-worcestershire-parkway-unlock-housing-growth/