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The CPA National Conference 2025

Policy, Reform and Legislation

The Compulsory Purchase Association's 2025 National Conference is the premier networking and CPD event in the CPA calendar and indeed in the wider compulsory purchase and compensation sector. This year's programme focused on policy, reform and legislation; all covered by a pre-eminent set of speakers. If your work is connected with CPOs, this is a recording for technical knowledge, sector updates and networking. It briefs members and non members alike on key matters connected with the practice of compulsory purchase and compensation.

Module Duration: 4 hours 40 minutes 

Recorded: 10/07/2025

Areas covered

Welcome & Introduction by Conference Chair - A State of the Nation Address

Planning and Infrastructure Bill

  • An update on the Bill (which is currently in the committee stage of the House of Lords) focusing on the key amendments relating to compulsory purchase

The Launch of The CPA’s Mental Health Report 2025

Rewiring the Grid, Electricity Transmission (Compensation) Act 2023 and The Role of CP in Delivering Land for the Renewal Energy Revolution

  • A Discussion

How Meaningful Engagement De-Risks CPO Projects and Builds Public Trust

This session will explore the contrasting directions in government policy - reducing consultation under the DCO regime while enhancing community engagement requirements in CPO guidance. It will focus on how early, meaningful consultation isn’t just compliance but a strategic tool to de-risk projects, reduce objections, and build trust

  • The new landscape of engagement – Exploring recent policy changes and their implications
  • The case for early engagement – How proactive consultation reduces risks and delays
  • Building trust and positive perception – Positioning projects as collaborative and beneficial
  • Driving projects forward through engagement – Practical strategies to integrate engagement into project planning

Risks to CPO Confirmation 

  • The evolving expectations on negotiations;
  • Viability, funding and deliverability
  • Making the case for CPO and alternatives
  • Dealing with residual uncertainty
  • Dealing with changes to the Scheme

How Changing Words Changes Outcomes

  • When the outcome is defined, and negative, how can communication make things better – or worse?
  • How can the science of conversation identify the components of the art of conversation?
  • How can CPO practitioners build better communications into meetings where clients are involved

    Case Review

    Speakers