Yesterday, Prince Charles addressed Parliament to deliver the Queen’s Speech. Whilst many of the updates stem from existing threads, if driven forward into tangible change they could have major implications on levelling up, regeneration and placemaking. Here are some key take-outs on what lies ahead for the property industry. Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill The government…
Levelling-up is not just for the built environment, PRs and brands must level-up too. In the Levelling Up The United Kingdom White Paper, the Prime Minister describes levelling up as ‘tackling the regional and local inequalities that unfairly hold back communities, and to encourage private sector investment right across the UK.’ Whilst many will question whether…
It has been an exciting start to 2022, as we welcomed Tom Byrne to the team as Head of Stakeholder Engagement and Pre-Planning in February, allowing us to broaden the services we are able to provide clients to cover the full lifecycle of a place and a development. Here, Tom discusses how pre-planning consultation…
We are delighted to be working with Stockport’s Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) – the first MDC in the UK to focus on town centre regeneration. Created by Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, and chaired by the former head of the UK Civil Service, Lord Kerslake, the MDC is leading the transformation of a major 130-acre district aimed…
Regeneration specialist TCN UK is bringing forward a major new mixed-use creative hub in Bath Quays South, called Newark Works. When complete, four Grade-II listed buildings dating back to the mid-19thcentury will be brought back to life, featuring more than 40,000 sq ft of office space for entrepreneurs. We are thrilled to be working…
Last month saw the press launch for The Kingston International Film Festival (KIFF) in South London, which aims to inspire positive change within the British independent film industry. In an exclusive interview in The Guardian, Festival patron and BAFTA award-winning Harry Potter and Four Weddings and a Funeral director, Mike Newell, called for more support to allow the industry to…
This month saw the launch of one of Europe’s most significant city centre transformations, as Swansea sets a new benchmark for urban regeneration in a post-Covid world. The Copr Bay district, anchored by an innovative new arena and coastal park, is a major milestone in the city’s ambitious transformation. Delivered by Swansea Council and development…
Tom Byrne has joined us as Head of Stakeholder Engagement & Pre-Planning, marking an important moment in the growth of Coverdale Barclay, as we broaden the services we provide to clients to include communications for planning submissions. Tom brings with him 10 years of experience in the pre-application world, having worked across a variety of…
Project Details & Aims The wider town of Stockport, one of the largest towns in the Greater Manchester region, is undergoing a radical and ambitious £1 billion programme of investment. The Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) is the delivery vehicle for a key 130-acre (53-hectare) stretch of the town, known as Town Centre West. This…
We are delighted to announce that Tom Byrne has joined us in the newly-created role of Head of Stakeholder Engagement & Pre-Planning. This marks an important moment in the growth of Coverdale Barclay, as we bolster our stakeholder engagement offer, and broaden the services we provide to clients to include communications for planning submissions. …
