New role available: Account Executive
We are looking for an Account Executive to join our team of passionate PRs specialising in placemaking and the built environment, to work across integrated B2B and consumer clients and projects. Our work combines expertise across property, people, place and politics, to create and deliver communications programmes that drive lasting change, as well as visibility. […]
Thames Freeport appoints Coverdale Barclay
Coverdale Barclay has been appointed by Thames Freeport to deliver communications, engagement and PR to establish the Freeport as a major zone for economic growth and positive local impact. Working in collaboration with expert brand agency Anatomy, who will deliver a new brand and integrated marketing strategy for the Freeport, we will engage a […]
Pimm’s in the Square returns to Borough
This July, our client The Corporation of Trinity House hosted the annual Trinity Village Pimm’s in the Square event in Trinity Church Square in Borough, SE London. The event brings together residents for an afternoon of live jazz, refreshments and family-friendly activities — all set against the backdrop of one of London’s most historic garden […]
Coverdale Barclay Associate Director Kelly Kerruish attends ‘Taking Place: Women Artists in Public Spaces’
Coverdale Barclay Associate Director Kelly Kerruish attended Taking Place: Women Artists in Public Spaces, hosted by theCOLAB and King’s College London. Here she shares her insights from the conference: Last week, I had the genuine pleasure of attending Taking Place: Women Artists in Public Spaces, a thought-provoking conference hosted by Dr Kate McMillan, artist and Reader in Creative […]
CB Story of the Week
It’s certainly not a new idea that authenticity can be a powerful asset for a band or business – a brand’s message must be carefully crafted to align with its values, actions and long-term commitments. Our latest story of the week is an insightful piece from the Financial Times, which explores the shifting landscape […]
CB attends a YIMBY Initiative dinner with Andrew Western MP
Coverdale Barclay’s Edward Poynton attended an insightful dinner last night, hosted by The YIMBY Initiative, and included speakers such as Andrew Western, MP for Stretford and Urmston and an avid YIMBY, and Cllr Dominic Twomey Leader of Barking and Dagenham Council. Cllr Twomey commented on the critical need for housing in Barking and Dagenham and proudly spoke of his council’s […]
Day three – UKREiiF 2025
The final day at UKREiiF has drawn to a close and ‘placemaking’ was the word of the day amongst leaders in a range of industry sectors. In the world of resi, Muse and HUB talked about the need for BTR developments to be an extension of what makes an area special in the first […]
Day two – UKREiiF 2025
Day two at UKREiiF in sunny leads last week and our team found emerging collaboration models to be a running theme across the conference. From public, private and third sector partnerships to cross city initiatives, the focus of the day was very much on how collaboration is key to unlocking opportunities, driving growth and delivering […]
Day one – UKREiiF 2025
A sunny start to UKREiiF in Leeds last week. Day one kicked off with a keynote by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Raynor, doubling down on the government’s message to “build, build, build”. And, the optimism continued. Listening to the plans and proposals for towns and cities across the UK, a key theme that […]
Placefirst completes Halifax’s first BTR scheme at successful launch event
Coverdale Barclay’s client Placefirst recently opened Bolt Works, a brand-new community of 122 rental homes in the centre of Halifax. Bolt Works is Halifax’s first dedicated build-to-rent community and features sustainable technologies, including solar panels, heat pumps, and MVHR (mechanical ventilation with heat recovery) systems. The development was built on the site of […]