London Elections 2022: Changes that will impact planning decisions
The dust is settling from last week’s Local Election results and with Annual Council meetings in full swing, the full implications of what happened at the polls and what it means for planning decisions can be better understood. Whilst, the focus of national media gave attention to the change in administration at Westminster, there have […]
What does the content of the Queen’s Speech mean for the built environment?
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.
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 […]
Common mistakes in political, stakeholder and community engagement, and how to avoid them
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 has […]
A vehicle for regional change
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 […]
Bringing history back to life
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 with […]
Kingston International Film Festival launches to provide support for independent film
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 […]
A shimmering new era for Swansea
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 […]
CB expands with new pre-planning and culture hires
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 […]
Welcome Tom Byrne
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. Tom […]