ONE of the region’s most influential property professionals has been appointed to head up the Invest Liverpool City Region (ILCR) Partnership Taskforce. Colin Sinclair, Chief Executive of Knowledge Quarter Liverpool and Sciontec Developments Ltd, has been unveiled as Chair of the Taskforce which brings together senior representatives from local authorities, the private sector and key stakeholders to ensure a joined-up approach to attracting, securing and delivering inward investment. It also plays a critical role in shaping and delivering the Liverpool City Region Capital and Real Estate Investment Programme. Colin is a prominent figure in the region’s innovation and investment landscape and has been instrumental in driving major regeneration initiatives, positioning the city region as a global destination for science, health, education and technology.
Colin said:
“The Liverpool City Region has an extraordinary investment story to tell and I am honoured to chair the ILCR Partnership Taskforce at such a pivotal moment. I am confident that we can deliver a new strategy which ensures that the city region will build on its successes to date, and use its enormous development potential to attract investment that will not only boost the economy, but create collaborative and inclusive opportunities which leave a positive legacy for generations to come. Our collective ambition is to ensure the region is not only visible on the global stage but competes successfully for investment that drives inclusive growth. Investment doesn’t just happen – you have to win it, and we are ready to do exactly that.”
In his new capacity as Chair, Colin will lead the Taskforce in providing strategic oversight for the programme and ensuring the region’s £11 billion investment opportunity is showcased to global audiences. Members of the Taskforce contribute sector-specific expertise and play a key role in positioning the city region as a prime location for sustainable and impactful development. Councillor Nick Small, Cabinet Member for Growth and Economy at Liverpool City Council said:
“Liverpool and the wider City Region continues to gain recognition for its forward-thinking investment propositions, including transformational regeneration schemes, innovation districts and strategic employment sites. Working in conjunction with the Chair and Taskforce, we will continue to develop our collective effort to leverage the city region’s assets and realise our ambition to attract long-term, sustainable investment delivering high-skilled jobs and careers.”
The news comes as Liverpool City Region prepares to showcase £11bn worth of investment opportunities across the region at UKREiiF 2025, the UKs Real Estate and Infrastructure Investment Forum. The event takes place later this month in Leeds and is set to welcome 16,000 delegates, speakers and investors across three days.
