The sun was shining down in Leeds for day 2 of UKREiiF 2023 – but the spotlight was very much on the West Midlands Combined Authority and Stockport MDC. Hot on the heels of April’s Deeper Devolution Deal Announcement, the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) this week announced a £2bn strategic partnership with SEGRO plc…
Tuesday was a phenomenal first day at this year’s UKREiiF, as the best and brightest of Britain’s built environment descended on Leeds. Behavioural changes, the drive towards net-zero and a potential renaissance in UK life sciences and tech underpin the current state of play, said The Times’ Oliver Shah during his opening keynote. “The essence of what the UK…
This spring we worked with Countryside and MTVH to produce a magazine for the residents of the Clapham Park estate in South West London. The regeneration scheme between Clapham and Brixton, will deliver 2,482 homes, of which 53% will be affordable. £1m is being deployed for placemaking and community building, to fund initiatives that bring the community together. In addition to the magazine, we…
Grayson Place, a new £68m major town centre development has launched in Nuneaton. Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council, with strategic development partners, Queensberry are transforming a 2.3-hectare mixed-use development in Abbey Street into the new culture and leisure destination for Nuneaton and Warwickshire. The development includes a 145-room hotel, the first hotel in Nuneaton,…
This month, we helped Wembley Park announce a new three-year residency with leading educational immersive theatre company Punchdrunk Enrichment. Punchdrunk Enrichment are set to transform an unused industrial unit in Wembley Park into the first ever co-created immersive space. The residency will be Punchdrunk Enrichment’s largest in scale and ambition to-date. The Company will…
This month we are delighted to be celebrating a decade of Coverdale Barclay. Ten years ago, Anna Coverdale and Ros Barclay joined forces to realise their vision for a PR agency that connects people with places to add value to clients’ businesses and enhance people’s lives. They have gone on to grow a diverse…
We are hiring for a temporary Office Manager / Admin Assistant to support our friendly London-based PR team from the start of April to mid June for c. 20 hours p/w. We have a hybrid working set-up and can offer some flexibility re. the spread of hours across the week. If you know someone…
Faster than you could say “post-Covid”, 2022 was quick off the mark to dash expectations of a “return to normality”, bringing with it fresh challenges and opportunities for the built environment and communities across Britain and Europe. The impact of low consumer confidence and rising interest rates on the retail and hospitality sectors rumbled on in parallel with rocketing…
Isaac Poyser recently joined our team of placemaking, property and destination PR specialists as Junior Account Executive. A recent graduate from Lincoln University, Isaac brings a fresh perspective to our communications strategies. Here, Isaac discusses how a module in the history of urban planning sparked his interest in the built environment, as well as…
This winter, Wembley Park became Wembley Bark to celebrate the area being London’s newest dog-friendly neighbourhood. We worked with our client Quintain, the team behind Wembley Park, to rename the area and mark the opening of The Cuddle Club – a new local dog-grooming boutique. We organised a very special photo shoot with The Cuddle Club…
Gareth Bradford, Director of Housing, Property and Regeneration at CB client the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), was recently interviewed by React News to discuss the authority’s partnerships with L&G, St Modwen and Lovell – all of which are regenerating swatches of brownfield land throughout the West Midlands region. Gareth, who is also a former advisor to No 10 on…
London’s leading fashion and lifestyle outlet destination, London Designer Outlet (LDO), recently announced two new brands to its womenswear and lifestyle offering, with Carvela and The Cosmetics Company Store joining its line-up. The Carvela opening follows the success of parent brand’s Kurt Geiger store at LDO, which is one of the Wembley Park-based outlet’s…
A new private equity-backed later living developer and operator has appointed Coverdale Barclay as its retained PR and communications agency. The firm is now poised to launch a number of new, high-quality retirement communities across England. Coverdale Barclay is working with the firm’s leadership team to develop key messaging and a comprehensive communications plan in…
It was an absolute pleasure for Coverdale Barclay Director Anna Coverdale to attend the much-anticipated opening of Dobbies Garden Centres, the first stage of the delivery of the Cotswold Designer Outlet. We were delighted to have seen DJ Jo Whiley and presenter Daisy Payne at the launch, as well as Tewkesbury’s very own Town Crier. The…
“The West End is roaring back to life” says our client The Langham Estate, which has announced over 54,000 sq ft of new commercial lettings across its Fitzrovia Estate. News arrivals will include boutique office operator Creo London, award-winning content production and marketing company Trailer Park – the latest addition to the Estate’s growing media hub…
After the Bank of England hiked rates by 0.75% to the highest since 2008 last week, our client Ben Woolman of family-run developer Woolbro Group warned that first-time buyers are being dealt “blow after blow”. Ben, whose’ comment featured in London Evening Standard, Yahoo News, Showhouse, Financial Reporter and Property Notify, said: “Young people…
Property Week journalist Adam Branson claims ‘Stockport’s stock keeps rising’ following a visit to the town to learn first-hand about one of the UK’s most substantial town centre regenerations. A new benchmark in innovative town centre transformation, Stockport MDC, together with Stockport Council, Homes England and key partners such as Capital&Centric and Transport for Greater Manchester, is driving forward positive…
The Coverdale Barclay team was thrilled to pay the newly opened Battersea Power Station a visit during its opening week. After lying derelict for 40 years, the iconic Grade II* London landmark finally reopened its doors to the general public, reinventing itself as an exciting destination that blends retail, restaurants and residential into a…
Our client Wembley Park continues to prove that it’s about ‘more than just footie’ with reviews in both The Sun and The Sunday Mirror’s Notebook Magazine last weekend, highlighting the area as a trendy neighbourhood and family friendly destination of choice. In the review we placed with The Sun, journalist Wally Downes JR says: “Wembley…
On 6th September, following the announcement Liz Truss was to become our new PM, she embarked on the appointment of the team that she felt would help take the country forward. One much trailed appointment was that of Simon Clarke MP, to become the new Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (taking…
Coverdale Barclay is immensely proud to have played an instrumental role in helping our long-term client Woolbro Group develop a new environmental and social impact strategy. Headed by brothers Ben and Dave Woolman, Woolbro Group is a family-run residential and commercial property developer with a strong focus on delivering high-quality new housing for first-time…
We’re fortunate to have the opportunity to work with some of the UK and Europe’s most exciting placemakers, and, as such, we’ll have more to remember than just the record temperatures this summer. Below are just some of the placemaking initiatives, strategies and campaigns shaping thriving places and communities, that we are proud to have…
We have a new Account Director / Senior Account Director position available in our talented PR team. We are looking for an ambitious candidate, with several years’ experience working in PR for the built environment, to join us to create and deliver impactful and strategic campaigns, thought leadership and storytelling PR for some of the…
Described by the Mail on Sunday in 2017 as “the first comprehensive reinvention of a post-war new town”, it is hard to believe that it has been five years since Legal & General and Schroders opened Bracknell’s new town centre, The Lexicon, becoming a new benchmark for town centre regeneration. With a focus on quality…
Britain today has a new Prime Minister – but will a new Premier make any difference to the housing crisis? During an at times heated six-week campaign, both candidates vowed to protect the greenbelt and prioritise brownfield development. But regenerating urban sites can often prove more complex – both physically and in terms of obtaining…
Swansea has been shortlisted for City of the Year at this year’s EG Awards. This year has been a monumental one for Swansea, as its new state-of-the-art arena became the UK’s first major new venue to launch in the wake of Covid. Swansea Council’s ambitious £1billion+ regeneration masterplan is not only transforming the city’s built environment and…
The 2022 Commonwealth Games may have come to a close, but its legacy is set to define the West Midlands’ built environment for years to come. Speaking to Property Week, Gareth Bradford, Director of Housing and Regeneration at WMCA Housing, Property & Regeneration Team, said the games have not just been a catalyst for the development of…
We are delighted to announce that Astrid Svensson has recently joined our team as Senior Account Manager, bringing years of national and international experience in PR and marketing for urban regeneration and placemaking. Astrid shares her thoughts on the most exciting shifts happening in the built environment, and what this means for placemakers and…
Coverdale Barclay’s clients Wembley Park and London Designer Outlet (LDO) are enjoying a summer trading boom following the return of large-scale music events at the Stadium and Arena. Earlier this month, Harry Styles sparked a sales surge across the 15-minute neighbourhood and LDO – the capital’s leading premium fashion and lifestyle outlet destination. More recently, undeterred by the rail…
This June saw the first ever Kingston International Film Festival (KIFF) arrive in south London with a programme of independent film screenings by emerging British and international talent, alongside events, talks and workshops with industry leaders such as BAFTA award-winning director Mike Newell, CEO of Film London, Adrian Wootton and the Co-owner of Twickenham Film Studios, Piers Read.…
We are delighted to have been appointed by Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council (NBBC) and Queensberry on its Abbey Street development to deliver the communications strategy for Abbey Street aspart of the wider Transforming Nuneaton programme, which details the Council’s 10-15-year regeneration vision for the town. Abbey Street is a mixed-use development set to bring new leisure, F&B and retail uses into the town…
We have a new position in our talented team, delivering transformative PR and communications strategies for places, destinations and the built environment. Our projects span city and town centre regeneration, retail and leisure destinations, and new and evolving neighbourhoods. We also deliver corporate PR and communications for companies that work within this space, from ESG…
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…
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…
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. …
We have two positions available in our talented team, delivering transformative PR and communications strategies for places, destinations, districts and the built environment. Our projects span city and town centre regeneration, retail and leisure destinations, and new and evolving neighbourhoods and districts. We also deliver corporate PR and communications for companies that work within this…
Coverdale Barclay’s consumer and B2B teams were further bolstered this year with the arrival of Associate Director Kelly Kerruish and Senior Account Executive Elizabeth Lorraine, respectively. As 2021 draws to an end, Kelly and Elizabeth share the lessons they’ve learnt from 2021, and their predictions on 2022’s biggest trends and priorities in placemaking and…
MAPIC 2021 was never going to be quite the same as previous iterations – and so it proved. Members of the Coverdale Barclay team headed to Cannes last week for the leading international retail property show, working with our client Rioja Estates to promote two exciting new designer outlet schemes – both at the…
This autumn, our consumer team welcomed two new talented people. Senior Account Manager Katie Balcombe joined us from the Museum of London, where she led award-winning national PR campaigns, and Senior Account Executive (and pop culture enthusiast) Alberto Pinosa brings with him years of lifestyle PR experience spanning luxury hospitality and music. Here Katie…
We are delighted to welcome new Account Director Robbie Platt to our team. Robbie joins with more than a decade of experience in PR in both the UK and overseas, where he has specialised in the built environment and corporate B2B sectors. We asked Robbie about his views on how the industry has changed over…
Coverdale Barclay has been working on an exciting new film festival coming to Kingston-Upon-Thames, in London, in 2022. Kingston International Film Festival (KIFF) is an inaugural film festival that will showcase a variety of films and documentaries by budding British filmmakers and international talent. The festival is dedicated to providing a new supportive platform for the…
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Stakeholder Manager to join our agency specialising in changing perceptions of large-scale and high profile urban regeneration projects, e.g. town and city centre regeneration, shopping and leisure redevelopments and neighbourhood repositioning. The Senior Stakeholder Manager / Stakeholder Manager will work on high profile transformation schemes, including…
It is an honour to be working on a number of new, transformational projects across the Midlands. Working with Portland Design and Javelin Group on behalf of Ellandi and Savills, we are developing a stakeholder and communications strategy to support the re-launch of Merry Hill – the 8th largest shopping destination in the UK. On behalf…
We have an exciting new opening for a creative Account Executive or Senior Account Executive to work across our portfolio of placemaking projects. The new role involves working within our consumer team to deliver perception-changing PR, marketing and campaigns for districts and destinations undergoing change, such as emerging neighbourhoods, town and city centre regeneration…
We are delighted to have been appointed to deliver the consumer destination PR for the North West London neighbourhood and world-famous entertainment district. This complements our existing B2B PR work for the retail and leisure offer at Wembley Park. Our first project was to unveil the new Olympic Steps – the latest milestone in the…
Welcome Stewart Paterson We are delighted to welcome new Account Manager Stewart Paterson to our team. Having worked in PR for the built environment for several years, and formerly as a journalist at national and regional publications, Stewart has a keen eye for a good story and will be working across integrated consumer and…
Coverdale Barclay has been appointed by Tristan Capital Partners and Sterling Property Ventures to handle national and pan-European communications for the 26-storey 103 Colmore Row, Birmingham’s tallest office tower. The building is crammed with the latest innovations, from a dedicated app, said to be a first in the city for a commercial office building,…
RCP Finance, the pan-European property finance specialist, has appointed Coverdale Barclay to handle its B2B media relations. The company has finalised a debt facility for Bricks Group that allows completion of an eye-catching hotel – the first at Silverstone, the world-famous racetrack in Northamptonshire that hosts the Formula One British Grand Prix. The phased opening…
Coverdale Barclay is delighted to welcome Adam Charles to our team. Adam is a stakeholder engagement specialist, with extensive experience across a number of major infrastructure projects. We asked Adam to tell us more about his experience, and what he thinks makes for successful stakeholder and community engagement: What has been your career highlight so…
A major statement on the future of physical retail, and the continued strength of the outlet retail sector, on 17 March 2021 work begun on a new £100m Grantham Designer Outlet Village in the East Midlands. Giles Membrey, Managing Director at Rioja Estates and Cllr Kelham Cooke, Leader of Kesteven Council were interviewed about the major project…
2021 is set to be a monumental year for Swansea, with the opening of the transformational Copr Bay scheme – a major catalyst for change in the £1billion city-centre regeneration. This weekend saw a new landmark bridge installed that will reconnect the city centre to one of its greatest assets, its internationally acclaimed. Over…
A hive of activity once again, as diggers rather than shoppers pound the pavement, the reinvention of Oxford Street is underway. Westminster City Council has begun work on temporary interventions that will create more space for people, add new trees and greenery, and introduce new seating, cycle parking and pocket parks throughout the Oxford Street…
Coverdale Barclay is hiring for new positions within our dynamic, collaborative and creative team, to work across our portfolio of built environment and placemaking clients. We build reputation and change perceptions for districts and destinations undergoing change, such as city and town centre regeneration and neighbourhood repositioning, and for companies that work within this space.…
Rioja Estates, the leading UK-based specialist Outlet developer, leasing and asset management company, has recently appointed Coverdale Barclay to deliver a groundbreaking event supported by B2B and Consumer PR for the start of construction for Grantham Designer Outlet Village in the East of England. Rioja Estates, responsible for the development and leasing of Grantham Designer…
After the events of 2020, predicting what 2021 has in store is no mean feat. That’s precisely what several of our clients have done when asked by leading industry titles. Covid has changed what people want and need from their homes, and the areas that surround them. But what effect will this have longer…
Nestled in North-West London along the Grand Union Canal, Alperton is fast becoming one of London’s most prized regeneration zones. Contributing to the Borough of Brent’s ambitious 2026 housing targets, Woolbro Group has been granted planning permission for the development of 100 new homes, 50% of which will be affordable, and 12,000 sq ft of…
A new name and brand has been launched for the development previously known as ‘Swansea Central’. This new £135 million cultural district, which is a major catalyst for change in Swansea’s £1billion transformation, will now formally be recognised as ‘Copr Bay’. The Copr Bay name was chosen by local representatives to herald the city’s iconic industrial heritage, its world-renowned coastline…
Ahead of Lockdown 2.0, Coverdale Barclay worked with targeted influencers to spotlight the latest fashion brands to arrive at London Designer Outlet (LDO), including NICCE and Police. As the outlet destination’s exciting fashion line-up grows, the partnerships showcased the full LDO experience to a new, engaged target audience of over 104,700 Instagram users, via a…
In an exciting moment for retail and the South West, Robert Hitchins Ltd is on-site at a 180-acre mixed use development near the Cotswolds. Featuring a brand new premium fashion and retail destination and hundreds of new homes, the site marks the next step in a post-pandemic future for the UK retail sector and the…
Whilst navigating the short-term effects of the pandemic on the West End, Westminster City Council continues to look ahead at the sustained growth and prosperity of the UK’s High Street. We are delighted to be working with Murphy Carey JV on the stakeholder engagement, and providing proactive and reactive media relations, to support the £232m, 5-year transformation…
London Designer Outlet (LDO), the Capital’s leading premium fashion and lifestyle outlet destination, signed four new fashion brands to its line-up, in deals mostly negotiated during lockdown. The new arrivals include East London concept store, NICCE, which chose LDO for its first ever standalone store, and Police which chose LDO for its first standalone store…
Keeping true to September’s reputation for new beginnings, today we are extremely excited to announce the launch of our newly designed Coverdale Barclay website, which has a fresh new look and improved navigation. Since Coverdale Barclay was founded in 2013, we have grown considerably as an agency, developed relationships with many new and loyal clients…
Despite the backdrop of a global pandemic, a new £135million mixed-use district in Swansea reached a major construction milestone this month, as the steel framework for a multi-functional, 3,500 capacity live-performance arena and conference centre has now completed. Project managed by RivingtonHark on behalf of Swansea Council, the onsite team implemented new measures that ensured…
To promote Wembley Park’s transformation into an al fresco destination following the reopening of restaurants on 4th July, Coverdale Barclay invited high profile broadcast media to report live from site, covering the pre-opening preparations as well as opening day experiences at Wembley Park’s hospitality businesses. BBC Radio London interviewed Quintain’s Retail Director, Matt Slade, and a…
CACI’s ‘How COVID-19 is changing the movement of your customers’ weekly report has been monitoring the evolution of consumer behaviour throughout the pandemic. This has provided useful insight into how people are interacting with their towns and cities, particularly as lockdown measures continue to ease. The report reveals that outlets and regional malls have rebounded…
London Designer Outlet (LDO), London’s leading premium fashion and lifestyle outlet destination, reopened on 15th June, in line with the Government’s easing of lockdown measures. To support the reopening, Coverdale Barclay delivered targeted communications to the local Brent and Middlesex community through regional media coverage, to inform consumers about the extensive safety measures that had been…
To call local-down a steep learning curve would be an understatement, but with every challenge comes an opportunity. From the way we approach meetings, to new services we have introduced for our clients and the way we have maintained our positive company culture, we have written about our reflections on how we have adapted, and…
On Friday 13th March, Scotch Corner Designer Village featured on BBC North & East Cumbria’s Look North evening news. Simon Waterfield, Chief Executive of Scotch Corner Richmond, was interviewed on-site and discussed the number of jobs that will be created for the region, as well as ambitions for an extensive leisure offering. Also appearing on BBC Radio Tees, Simon discussed the positive effects that the development will have on the local…
Coverdale Barclay has unveiled plans to build the leading outlet and shopping leisure destination in the North of England have been unveiled. The news was announced to broadcast, national, trade and consumer press securing an interview with BBC TV North East & Cumbria, BBC Radio Tees, an exclusive and double-page-spread in Property Week. The first…
Thursday 6th February marked another major milestone in the £1billion regeneration of Swansea, as one of its flagship developments, ‘Swansea Central’, took two steps forward on the £135million Phase One scheme. Delivered by Swansea City Council and developed by RivingtonHark, ‘Swansea Central’ includes a 3,500 capacity arena and conference centre, a 150-room hotel, a new statement…
CB Director, Anna Coverdale raised over £10,000 for Coram following a 3-day charity cycle to Mapic, pedalling 520 km with 8000 m climbs, from Le Puy to Cannes. As part of the Club Peloton group of 43 riders, and following an intense 6 months of indoor and outdoor cycle training Anna said, “I did it. I finished. It was very challenging…
It’s a big day for the ambitious £1bn regeneration of Swansea, as the £135 million ‘Swansea Central’ phase 1 starts on site today. Delivered by Swansea City Council, and developed by RivingtonHark, ‘Swansea Central’ will be a new cultural district for the city, encompassing a 3,500-capacity live performance arena and conference centre, a 150-room hotel, a…
On behalf of The Portman Estate, Coverdale Barclay is working with luxury lifestyle publication, Gentleman’s Journal, as the media partner for this year’s Chiltern Street Christmas event in Marylebone. As well as online and newsletter editorial and social media, The Gentleman’s Journal team will also host a drinks reception on the night in British retailer…
Read, Director, Anna Coverdale’s interview on cycling, networking and building relationships www.linkedin.com Club Peloton Q&A
Director of Coverdale Barclay, Anna Coverdale, is embarking on this year’s epic Cycle to Mapic. A 3 day, 520 km, ride with over 8000m of climbing, from Le Puy to Cannes. Read more … www.linkedin.com
Quintain and Realm has recently appointed Coverdale Barclay to deliver B2C PR for London Designer Outlet (LDO) and the wider Wembley Park retail and leisure, as part of its £3bn transformation project. Having already delivered the B2B PR for London’s leading outlet destination for three successful years, and the B2B PR for Wembley Park retail and…
Coverdale Barclay Director, Ros Barclay, has been invited to join the Barking Town Centre Taskforce. Led by LB Barking & Dagenham, Be First and Arup, the Taskforce’s role is to develop a clear vision of the role and function of Barking Town Centre over the next 20 years, to ensure it realises its full potential.
Robert Hitchins Limited has appointed Coverdale Barclay to deliver B2C and B2B PR on its first outlet scheme. Located near Cheltenham, Designer Outlet Cotswolds will be brought to the market in partnership with specialist outlet operator, ROS Retail Outlet Shopping. With extensive experience in developing, managing and operating innovative and appealing outlet concepts across Europe,…
Coverdale Barclay is looking for a new Account Manager or Senior Account Manager to join the consumer team at our dynamic communications agency. Coverdale Barclay specialises in PR and marketing for districts and destinations undergoing change, from town centre regeneration to neighbourhood repositioning. The Account Manager will be responsible for leading some of our key…
Swansea City Council and developer RivingtonHark have appointed Coverdale Barclay to deliver consumer and B2B PR, marketing, social media, digital marketing and stakeholder engagement for their £120m mixed-use Swansea Central scheme, which is part of the much wider, ambitious regeneration programme across the city.
Coverdale Barclay was delighted to welcome 8,000 people to New Quebec Street and Seymour Place for this year’s Portman Marylebone Summer Street Party on Thursday 18th July. Time Out, London Evening Standard, Londonist and The Essential Journal all ran news of the event, organised on behalf of The Portman Estate, which this year celebrated ‘story-telling’, inspired by the stories behind the independent…
Customer trust is at an all-time low, yet it is one of the most important things a brand can possess. Customers are becoming more conscientious, expecting transparency and authenticity from brands. So how can destinations maintain their authenticity? We highlight some innovative examples below and in our 2019 Insights Report (to receive our full Insights…
A host of agents from the retail, dining and leisure sectors enjoyed an afternoon in Wembley Park on 05 June, getting a glimpse of the £3bn development which encompasses the capital’s leading fashion and lifestyle outlet, London Designer Outlet. A follow-up to the 2018 industry launch of Wembley Park retail and leisure, the event showcased the rate of…
This week, together with The Portman Estate, we hosted a networking breakfast and familiarisation tour of Portman Marylebone with local hotel concierge and marketing teams. Bringing together 11 Marylebone hotels, the activity was designed to bring to life the excellent fashion, beauty and dining offer in the area. Guests enjoyed a continental breakfast at Basque…
Iconic American lifestyle retail brand Urban Outfitters is to open in a Central European country for the first time and has chosen Coverdale Barclay client, Elektrownia Powiśle in Poland, as the best place to be. The newly-signed 9,300 sq ft flagship store shows the commercial potential for international brands to expand into the region. Located…
Royal Bank of Canada has appointed Coverdale Barclay to support their internal communications programme in preparation for their major office move to 100 Bishopsgate in 2020. Our role involves developing and implementing a communications plan incorporating all London-based employees, as well as clients, Toronto Head Office, RBC’s other European offices, suppliers and advisors.
Coverdale Barclay have been appointed by The Woolbro Group to help further refine their brand proposition as a family-run developer with a contemporary approach to residential development and commercial investment across the UK.
Hosted in partnership with Quintain and Dentons, on 2 May, Property Week brought together experts from across the industry to offer up solutions on ‘How to Survive the Retail Apocalypse’. Chaired by Property Week editor, Liz Hamson, and Justin Taylor, formerly of Cushman & Wakefield, the 120 attendees enjoyed two lively panel discussions and a Q&A, with speakers including Matt…
Coverdale Barclay is looking for two new recruits to join our B2B team at our dynamic London-based communications agency. We specialise in PR, marketing, brand development and stakeholder engagement for districts and destinations undergoing change, from town centre regeneration to neighbourhood repositioning. The opportunity includes new Account Executive and Senior Account Manager positions, and we…
On Thursday 25th April, in partnership with Revo, Quintain welcomed over 50 industry specialists to Wembley Park for a study tour, to bring to life the plans for its £3bn transformation. Hosted in the unique Glow Pong Room in Boxpark Wembley – the largest Boxpark to-date – guests heard from Angus Dodd, Chief Executive at Quintain;…
Independent bakery and baking school, Bread Ahead, is the latest retailer to join the line-up at Wembley Park, the £3bn urban development adjacent to the National Stadium. Delivered by Coverdale Barclay client Quintain, the scheme is creating a vibrant retail and leisure offer, with a curated mix of almost 70 new shops, restaurants and services.…
We are excited to announce that we have moved to a smart new office in the dynamic London Bridge district. The office is in a converted Edwardian coffee warehouse located just minutes from Borough Market, The Shard and Tower Bridge. We look forward to welcoming everyone to our new home.
Coverdale Barclay is looking for a new Account Director to join the consumer team at our dynamic London-based communications agency. We specialise in PR, marketing, brand development and stakeholder engagement for districts and destinations undergoing change, from town centre regeneration to neighbourhood repositioning. The Account Director will be responsible for leading some of our key…
London Designer Outlet (LDO) in Wembley Park has achieved 21 consecutive quarters of revenue growth, demonstrating its proven track record of success since it opened in October 2013. The centre celebrated a strong Christmas trading period that included its best week ever. For the Christmas week, from Friday 21 December 2018 to Monday 01 January…
Fusion Students, the innovative, experience-led, student accommodation company, has sold four Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) schemes to a joint venture of Arlington Advisors and Equitix. The best-in-class collection of buildings, known as The Stellar Portfolio, was sold in excess of the asking price of £232 million at the end of 2018. The four buildings,…
Coverdale Barclay is working with The Portman Estate to deliver a new pop-up concept with Marylebone Gin on New Quebec Street – a special street of premium local shops and services in the West End. Dedicated to the locally-distilled British spirit, the Marylebone Gin X New Quebec Street takeover will feature a programme of masterclasses, special events, and workshops. Throughout its two-week duration, guests…
On behalf of The Portman Estate, Coverdale Barclay is delivering The Chiltern Street Christmas Shopping Evening for its sixth consecutive year, with its biggest line-up of exclusive in-store promotions, festive workshops and entertainment to-date. For the first time, the street will be traffic free, allowing shoppers to enjoy even more food and drink from some of the area’s best bars and restaurants, including Chiltern…
London Designer Outlet, the capital’s leading fashion and lifestyle outlet centre, achieved its 20th consecutive quarter of growth to coincide with its 5th birthday this month. Total revenue has risen a massive +97% from its first year of trading. Total revenue in October 2018 rose +6.3% year-on-year compared with October 2017. Because of its excellent tube, rail…
October 4th marked the start of ‘First Thursdays’ on Seymour Place, a six-month campaign, implemented to raise awareness of the street’s businesses and to drive footfall to the street. The street’s restaurants, services and retailers hosted special offers, promotions and activities to drive the local worker population to the street for their lunch breaks and post-work leisure time.…
River Island has signed to open a new full-sized store at The Grafton, Cambridge’s only shopping destination to offer a retail, leisure and F&B mix. The fashion retailer is relocating from its River Island Boutique store within the centre, upsizing by 260%, in a newly reconfigured anchor unit. The space has been redesigned to meet…
Fusion Students offers first-class, innovative and design-led student living in Bristol, Newcastle, Cardiff and Nottingham. Established in 2013 by Co-Founders Warren Rosenberg and Nigel Henry, Fusion’s goal is to create accommodation that offers an unrivalled lifestyle for students enhancing their studies and enjoyment of university life. Fusion Students is an ambitious and growing brand, with pipeline buildings in Hatfield, Hertfordshire,…
Thousands of visitors flocked to New Quebec Street and Seymour Place to enjoy a summer in full force at The Portman Marylebone Summer Street Party on Thursday 19th July. Organised by Coverdale Barclay on behalf of client The Portman Estate, Marylebone’s bars, restaurants and shops took to the streets and guests from all over London…
Festival Place Basingstoke has further strengthened its position as a premier division shopping centre with the signing of two more top brands, both new to the town. Jack Wills will join other top retailers at the centre including anchor stores Marks & Spencer, Debenhams and Next, as well as Apple, Zara, Fat Face and GAP.…
Coverdale Barclay, working with client SLR, has unveiled Springfields Adventure Land. The new leisure facilities, which significantly add to the appeal of Springfields Outlet, the leading shopping and leisure destination in the East of England, will provide visitors with a fun family day out. The newly-opened attraction includes an American Diner and boasts the UK’s…
The Portman Estate hosted a familiarisation tour of Marylebone for concierge staff of some of the area’s best hotels, including Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill, Z Hotel at Gloucester Place, The Arch, Chiltern Firehouse and London Marriott Marble Arch. Following breakfast at The Grazing Goat, concierge staff were taken on a tour on Chiltern Street,…
Independently owned Amélie is the first name to sign for Food Social, the new dining quarter at the Grafton Cambridge. It will be the UK’s only restaurant specialising in flammeküeche, an authentic light dish made of thin bread dough, spread with crème fraîche and fresh topping combinations that dates back to the 14th century and…
Changes to Oxford Street will keep moving forward, Westminster City Council confirmed, following their decision to stop plans to pedestrianise it. Barbara Brownlee, Westminster City Council’s Executive Director for growth, planning and housing said, “We are committed to change, but we got a strong message both from our residents and other groups. We know we…
Coverdale Barclay was delighted to host an inspirational breakfast Q&A this month with clients, colleagues and global retail advisor Andrew Jennings, CB client and author of ‘Almost Is Not Good Enough’. Andrew shared his key learnings from his high-profile career as well as discussing future trends, retail insights and the importance of partnerships between landlords and…
On Thursday 19th July, The Portman Marylebone Summer Street Party returns to Seymour Place and New Quebec Street for the eighth consecutive year. On behalf of The Portman Estate, Coverdale Barclay is once again overseeing the event production, creative and PR and Marketing for this annual West End calendar highlight. This year’s celebration of summer will deliver…
Outlet shopping in Europe is booming according to FSP’s annual European Outlet Shopping Report. At a presentation attended by Coverdale Barclay, outlet shopping was heralded as one of the most successful retail channels, especially in the UK which is the 2nd largest market. Sector revenues have grow by 45 per cent since 2013. Across a…
Coverdale Barclay is delighted to be working on Scotch Corner Designer Village in North Yorkshire. Client Scotch Corner Richmond LLP secured planning permission for a new 250,000 sq ft retail outlet. The scheme, which will comprise 92 units, with a focus on aspirational fashion brands, also has ambitions for a significant leisure offer.
UBS has appointed Coverdale Barclay to deliver communications to support Springfields Outlet, part of its Triton Property Fund. UBS has invested £1.2m in a significant expansion of the leisure offer at Springfields, and the new attractions will complement the outlet retail offer and create a more appealing destination, attracting higher spending visitors and further premium…
Coverdale Barclay has been appointed to handle the communications of a major urban regeneration scheme, known as Beorma Quarter, in Birmingham city centre. Developed by Salhia Real Estate Company KSC, which is headquartered in Kuwait City, the overall mixed-use development will provide offices, residential, retail, restaurants, hotel plus a new landscaped piazza. With an estimated…
Coverdale Barclay have been appointed by BMO Real Estate Partners and Stanhope to deliver strategic communications support to their Wimbledon scheme, located on Broadway in the Town Centre.
Celebrating one of London’s most exciting and diverse culinary destinations, this March saw the inaugural Marylebone Food Festival launch in the West End. Home to some of the most reputable names on the UK food scene such as The Providores and Tapa Room and Trishna, Marylebone Food Festival shined a spotlight on restaurants and talented…
Coverdale Barclay has been appointed by world-renowned, luxury jewellery house, Gilan, to develop and deliver a new Instagram strategy in-line with its brand redevelopment. The family-owned couture jeweler is based in Turkey’s cultural centre, Istanbul. Using Ottoman-era techniques to create its innovative designs, Gilan’s collections are inspired by Istanbul’s rich history. Coverdale Barclay is developing…
On Thursday 15th March, Tunsgate Quarter – an 80,000 sq ft shopping and dining redevelopment in the heart of Guildford town centre – opened its doors for the first time to a large, waiting crowd. The centre’s developer, Queensberry, The Mayor of Guildford, Cllr Nigel Manning, Leader of Guildford Borough Council, Paul Spooner, and Managing Director of Guildford…
Plans to transform Oxford Street and the surrounding area into an unrivalled place to live, work and visit have received widespread support, Westminster City Council and TfL confirmed today. The consultation received a huge response from over 22,000 people and organisations. Of the nearly 15,000 people who completed an online questionnaire, 64 per cent supported all…
Thursday 8th March saw the inaugural Marylebone Food Festival launch in the West End, celebrating one of London’s most exciting and diverse culinary destinations. Opening the Festival was The World on a Plate in Marylebone, a special dining experience in a dramatic gothic church behind Oxford Street – The Church of the Annunciation, Marble Arch. Over…
Despite the sub-zero temperatures, over 100 agents arrived at Wembley Park on 1st March to hear more about the scale of developer Quintain’s vision for the new retail and leisure. As if planned for the icy weather, the event took place in a temporary igloo outside the legendary SSE Arena, Wembley. Sophie Ellis Bextor and husband Richard…
We are pleased to announce that French café concept KOOX is to open their UK debut store at 28 Store Street Bloomsbury, on The Bedford Estates. The brand new health food concept will arrive in London this spring and will perfectly complement Store Street’s eclectic line up of independent shops, cafés and restaurants. KOOX is a new health food concept…
Coverdale Barclay delivered a successful press preview of the inaugural Marylebone Food Festival on 7 February, on behalf of clients The Howard de Walden Estate and The Portman Estate. The intimate dining event was attended by 15 food journalists from key consumer publications, such as The Guardian, Foodism and Where London. The attendees enjoyed an…
Spring 2018 will see the inaugural Marylebone Food Festival launch in the West End, a ten-day celebration of one of London’s most exciting and diverse culinary destinations. Home to some of the most reputable names on the UK food scene, Marylebone Food Festival will shine a spotlight on restaurants and talented chefs from the 8th –…
Coverdale Barclay has been appointed by West End Partnership (WEP) – a coalition of public and private sector leaders, alongside resident and employee representatives, with the ambition of delivering a synchronised vision, and single voice, for the West End. As an extension of our current stakeholder engagement work on the transformation of the Oxford Street…
In the heart of Bloomsbury, The Bedford Estates welcomed businesses and residents in Bedford Square for an evening of festive carols. Students from UCL choir and pupils from Ecole Jeannine Manuel performed whilst Store Street Espresso provided mulled wine, hot chocolate and mince pies. The evening brought together the local community, drawing on the excitement…
The massive urban regeneration of Bracknell town centre has been recognised as the `Best of the Best’. At the 2017 Revo Gold Awards on 6 December, Coverdale Barclay client The Lexicon Bracknell scooped the Re:new award for “projects that have positively impacted their surrounding environment.” To round off a notable night, a live poll of…
Coverdale Barclay is working with highly respected senior global retail executive, Andrew Jennings, on the launch of his first book – Almost Is Not Good Enough. Andrew has over 45 years experience leading some of the world’s most respected high-end, speciality and department stores, including Harrods, Holt Renfrew and Saks Fifth Avenue. Almost Is Not…
Ambitious plans for the transformation of the Oxford Street area, centred on new world-class public spaces, were unveiled on 6th November by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan and Deputy Leader of Westminster City Council, Cllr Robert Davis MBE DL. The plans, which are being publicly consulted on until 17th December 2017, would turn the Oxford…
Bloomsbury Festival 2017 made a return to Store Street on 20th October 2017, with its annual Friday evening opening event. A spectacular night time street event, ‘Sing Out Store Street’ saw eight diverse choirs and the Store Street band perform while artists, poets, writers and actors took up residence in Store Street’s restaurants and shops.…
On Thursday 16th November, The Chiltern Street Christmas Evening, organised by Coverdale Barclay on behalf of client The Portman Estate, returns for another year to Marylebone bringing with it a host of exclusive in-store promotions, food, drinks and live music. In line with this year’s ‘all in the detail’ theme – a celebration of Chiltern Street’s craftsmen, designers and…
A week to go until Mipim UK, and the CB team is busy finalising press briefings, interviews and panel slots for our clients. We can’t wait to catch up and strengthen existing relationships with journalists, colleagues and partners, councils, brands, architects and other key influencers. We’re eagerly looking forward to learning from heavyweight keynote speakers…
Coverdale Barclay client Lead 8 has revealed it is in talks with several Asian property developers to support their expansion plans into the UK and Europe. The Hong Kong-headquartered multidisciplinary architecture and integrated design practice has worked in China with major real estate companies such as Gaw Capital, R&F Properties and New World Development. Lead…
Work to make the Oxford Street district a globally renowned public space has taken a step forward with the publication of the full results of the first public consultation that showed strong support for transforming the area. A second consultation on plans to secure the street’s future as the world’s best outdoor shopping experience and a…
This September saw the launch of The Lexicon Bracknell. Here is an overview of the 2.5 years of work Coverdale Barclay has done for Bracknell’s new town centre.
AEW has announced that Festival Place, the largest shopping centre in North Hampshire, is attracting new customers, boosting annual footfall to 22.4 million. The introduction of six new brands, plus the relocation and rightsizing of four prominent existing names within the centre, and the completion of initial construction work, add to the draw. The 1.1…
The Grafton owner Legal & General Real Assets has announced an increase in its investment in the Centre by approximately £10 million, taking its total investment to £28 million. The additional money will go towards the two remaining phases of the project which involves the reconfiguration of the former BHS unit and the introduction of…
Coverdale Barclay worked with Realm to deliver a successful agents’ breakfast on behalf of Quintain at London Designer Outlet (LDO). The event was attended by over 30 leasing agents who were given the chance to tour the scheme following the recent announcements of a host of new lettings, including Converse opening its first stand-alone store,…
The Lexicon, Bracknell’s regenerated town centre, opened for business for the first time yesterday. Following months of anticipation on social media and elsewhere, customers can visit the new shops, dine at the restaurants and enjoy the different attractions following the grand unveiling. By lunchtime, an estimated 10,000 people had attended the day of events which…
The Lexicon Bracknell, Berkshire’s next generation shopping, dining and leisure destination, opens its doors for the very first time on Thursday 7 September with four days of fun, festivities and freebies. The £240 million town centre, one of the largest urban regeneration schemes recently undertaken in the UK, will bring 580,000 sq. ft. of new…
This week marked one month to go until The Lexicon Bracknell’s opening. Berkshire’s next generation shopping, dining and leisure destination, opens its doors for the very first time on Thursday 7 September, following a £240million regeneration. In celebration of the highly-anticipated milestone, a unique photoshoot on The Lexicon’s construction site was managed by Coverdale Barclay,…
Summer well and truly arrived in Marylebone on Thursday 6th July, as New Quebec Street and Seymour place were turned into an ‘urban garden’ for this year’s The Portman Marylebone Summer Street Party. Organised by Coverdale Barclay on behalf of client The Portman Estate, Marylebone locals and guests from all over London arrived to enjoy…
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The transformation of the impressive Tunsgate Quarter retail and restaurant development in the heart of Guildford has passed another milestone, as it celebrates its topping out. Cllr Paul Spooner and James Whiteman, Leader and Managing Director of Guildford Borough Council respectively, joined Paul Sargent, Chief Executive and Co-founder of the developer, Queensberry, to mark the…
Coverdale Barclay has been appointed to manage communications and stakeholder engagement for The Dolphin Centre’s 18-month improvement programme. Legal & General has reached agreement with Poole Borough Council to restructure the headlease of the shopping centre and plans have been unveiled for a £26 million facelift including new dining and retail choices. New Look is extending…
Coverdale Barclay worked with Revo to deliver a 2nd successful study tour of The Lexicon Bracknell. Revo returned to The Lexicon due to popular demand. The event was attended by almost 50 property professionals, who were given the chance to tour the new scheme ahead of the launch on 7th September 2017. Delegates heard from…
On Thursday 6th July, The Portman Marylebone Summer Street Party returns to Seymour Place and New Quebec Street for an evening of entertainment for all ages. On behalf of The Portman Estate, Coverdale Barclay is once again overseeing the event production, creative and PR and Marketing for this annual West End calendar highlight. In-line with the…
This month’s Bloomsbury Festival, in partnership with Central Saint Martins, revealed the lead image representing 2017’s five-day event. Bloomsbury Festival gave BA Graphic Communication Design students at Central Saint Martins the opportunity to submit their designs to the competition. Following the overwhelming student response of more than 60 entries, the winning design, selected by a…
After a competitive pitch process, Coverdale Barclay has been retained by The Bedford Estates, and its remit expanded to cover PR and marketing across the whole of TBE’s Bloomsbury Estate. We are responsible for delivering all b2c and b2c PR, marketing and events, as well as stakeholder engagement. The strategy is designed to attract occupiers…
The Mayor, Sadiq Khan, Transport for London (TfL) and Westminster City Council are working closely together to transform Oxford Street and the surrounding streets. Monday, 24th April saw the launch of a consultation on the transformation of Oxford Street. The eight-week consultation looks to gather the views of the public on the proposed improvements to the…
Coverdale Barclay worked with the Bracknell Regeneration Partnership to deliver a successful agent and retailer Open Day for The Lexicon Bracknell. The event was attended by over fifty retailer representatives and retail agents. Highlights of the day included a detailed construction site tour around areas of the 1 million sq. ft. site, allowing guests to…
Artist, Kerry Lemon, has been appointed to transform elements of the urban landscape and public realm at the £240million shopping and leisure destination, The Lexicon Bracknell, opening in September 2017. Working with an array of materials, and inspired by the abundance of local green spaces, natural habitats and flora and fauna around the borough of…
CB client Festival Place Basingstoke has boosted its retail offer with the signing of sporty footwear brand Skechers, which will be taking a 2,800 sq ft unit in the one million sq ft shopping and leisure destination. The new signing of Skechers forms part of AEW’s extensive asset management and refurbishment plans for the centre,…
Pandora leads a host of impressive new lettings at The Lexicon Bracknell, choosing to open one of its high-quality jewellery stores on The Avenue, The Lexicon’s premium shopping street. Taking a total of 1,389 sq ft, the new store will showcase Pandora’s range of gold, silver and diamond jewellery, including its customisable charm bracelets. The…
On Thursday 2nd February, Coverdale Barclay, on behalf of The Portman Estate, hosted a ‘Restaurant Hop’ press campaign with 10 targeted London food writers, bloggers and influencers to announce Seymour Place’s official appointment as London Craft Week’s debuting ‘dining desintaion’ and reinforce its positioning as one of Marylebone’s favourite dining hotspot. During the evening, guests…
London Designer Outlet (LDO) in Wembley Park, London’s only fashion & lifestyle outlet centre, has outperformed other shopping centres and retail destinations again with its Christmas period trading results. LDO, which was ranked in the top 10 best performing outlet centres in Europe and 2nd in the UK in both 2015 and 2016, increased footfall…
Nationwide creative workspace developer and operator, TCN, has unveiled its first building in Birmingham. Its Grade II listed Assay Studios, formerly the Assay Building, is to become home to a host of high profile, innovative companies, including the John Lewis Partnership, which has chosen the new creative workspace as the home for its new innovation…
As in 2015, footfall and revenue increased significantly, year-on-year, at London Designer Outlet (LDO) over the four-day Black Friday weekend. Compared to the same four days last year, total footfall at LDO in Wembley Park, London’s only fashion & lifestyle outlet centre, rose by +10.9% and revenue increased by +27.6%. The four-day weekend period includes…
On Wednesday 23rd November, Coverdale Barclay, on behalf of The Portman Estate, delivered the annual Chiltern Street Christmas Shopping evening. The Christmas-tree-lined-street became a festive flurry of exclusive promotions, in-store entertainment, live music and mulled wine for shoppers to enjoy. During the evening, a 9-piece gospel choir, 3-piece jazz band and renowned saxophonist Tyler Rix, kept…
The authentic American denim clothing of Lee Wrangler is to be available in a UK outlet centre for the first time when the iconic brand opens a new store at LDO in Wembley Park in time for Christmas. VF Corporation, the parent company of Lee and Wrangler, has signed a lease on a 1,900 sq…
The King’s Cross Cycle to MAPIC sets off from Girona in just over two weeks. Last year, CB Director, Anna Coverdale took part, and was overwhelmed by the support from clients, colleagues, friends and family, raising a total of £4,000 for Coram on the 830 km ride from Barcelona to Cannes. This year she aims is to beat…
For a second consecutive year, Coverdale Barclay delivered a spectacular evening street party with a twist on Friday 21st October to launch the weekend of this year’s Bloomsbury Festival. With a host of new entertainment in line with this year’s theme of Language, Step Out Store Street explored the language of dance, with the street…
LDO, London’s only fashion & lifestyle outlet centre, has signed more top names to add to its impressive list of aspirational and desirable brands. Hamleys – with its first outlet store in London -Raging Bull and Cowshed are to open at LDO, while Lost Rivers Brewing Co. and Sugar Dumplin Caribbean BBQ & Bar are…
AEW Europe has appointed Coverdale Barclay to deliver all industry and consumer communications for the refurbishment of one million sq. ft. retail and leisure destination, Festival Place in Basingstoke town centre. Home to over 200 brands, and a 10-screen Vue Cinema, Festival Place boasts footfall of 18 million pa, and an enviable catchment of 1.3…
West End Partnership (comprising Westminster City Council and Transport for London) has appointed Coverdale Barclay to deliver the pre-consultation stakeholder engagement for the Oxford Street improvements programme, in preparation for the formal, statutory consultation in Spring 2017.
LDO (London Designer Outlet) has appointed Coverdale Barclay to deliver its B2B communications, to improve industry perceptions and raise awareness of LDO’s strong trading position. Located next to the world famous Wembley Stadium, LDO is London’s only fashion & lifestyle outlet centre. It features 50 stores, with year-round discounts, 20 restaurants, cafes and bars, a…
Coverdale Barclay planned and delivered a high-quality, private event in the heart of Bracknell, for key opinion formers and businesses from Bracknell and the wider Thames Valley area. With the aim to reinforce Bracknell Regeneration Partnership’s vision, guests heard important news about the project, including the announcement of the opening date and received an update…
Last year, Director, Anna Coverdale was overwhelmed by the support from clients, colleagues, friends and family, raising £4,000 for Coram on the 830 km ride from Barcelona to Cannes. This year her aim is to beat this! The challenging 700 km cycle this November from Girona to Cannes will make you aware of the charity…
The Bracknell Regeneration Partnership has signed Fat Face and Carphone Warehouse for its £240 million retail and leisure regeneration project, The Lexicon Bracknell. This brings the total to seven new lettings announced over the past month. The news follows August’s announcement of five new signings, including Smiggle, Beaverbrooks and Foot Locker. They join an already…
Coverdale Barclay delivered the PR strategy and events for the launch, which saw VIPs, stakeholders and shoppers celebrate the opening with a host of exclusive activities, prize draws and entertainment in-store. The official opening was marked by a ribbon-cutting-with-a-twist by Fenwick Chairman, Mark Fenwick, accompanied by CEO of local charity, St Helena’s Hospice, and Essex-based…
Coverdale Barclay is working with Revo to deliver a Study Tour of £240 million regeneration project The Lexicon Bracknell. The Bracknell Regeneration Partnership, a Joint Venture between Legal & General Capital and Schroder UK Real Estate Fund, working in partnership with Bracknell Forest Council, is delivering the retail and leisure scheme as part of an investment…
Fenwick has appointed Coverdale Barclay on the strategy and planning for the £35million refurbishment, extension and rebrand of the William & Griffin department store in Colchester, opening September 2016. The major 2-year project means 66,000 sq ft of new retail space, increasing the store by a third, and brings 70 new brands to the store. Working closely with the in-house team, Coverdale Barclay is be responsible for…
New Quebec Street & Seymour Place brought summer into full swing on Thursday 14th July with a tropical celebration at The Portman Summer Street Party. Organsied by Coverdale Barclay on behalf of client The Portman Estate, Marylebone locals and guests from all over London arrived to enjoy the delights on offer, with late night shopping,…
Tropical treats will flood the streets of Marylebone on Thursday 14th July, with the return of The Portman Summer Street Party. Organised by Coverdale Barclay on the behalf of client The Portman Estate, from 5pm until 10pm, Seymour Place and New Quebec Street will be brimming with tropical music and entertainment, as well as food, drinks…
London’s largest hotel owner-operator, glh Hotels, is rebranding its 1,000 room The Cumberland Hotel off Oxford Street to become the UK’s first Hard Rock Hotel. Due to open in Summer 2018, the rebrand will coincide with a refurbishment, a reconfiguration and major upgrade. There are currently 23 hotels in the Hard Rock portfolio including Bali,…
Creative workspace developer TCN announces several pre-lettings for Piano House in Brixton, including Soho House Group, adventure travel company, Intrepid Group, architectural practice, Martha Schwartz Partners, and technology company, Beauhurst, as part of the £3 million refurbishment of their 40,000 sq. ft. Victorian warehouse in Brixton, London. Rental values for Piano House have reached a…
Virtual reality and 3D technology captured the imaginations of almost fifty retail brand representatives at an open day held to showcase The Lexicon Bracknell, and the impressive progress that has been made on the development. Highlights of the day included a detailed construction site tour around areas of the 1 million sq. ft. site, allowing…
Coverdale Barclay is delighted to announce the appointment of Hilary Ip, as Senior Account Executive, specialising in consumer PR for destinations, lifestyle PR and fashion brands. Prior to this, Hilary was Event Manager at Bread & Beast restaurant in Hong Kong. Hilary’s experience includes creating innovative PR and marketing campaigns, UK and International press relations and…
Coverdale Barclay announces the appointment of Michael Murphy as non-executive Chairman. Michael has had a long career in public relations. This has included developing his own public relations businesses in the UK and working for major publicly-owned groups including positions with Weber Shandwick – based in Hong Kong and then London – and latterly at…
On Wednesday 4th May, Legal & General Property (“LGP”) announced, on behalf of its UK Property Income Fund II, that it is investing approximately £18.5 million in the refurbishment of The Grafton Centre in Cambridge. Starting in May 2016, The Grafton Centre will undergo a substantial refurbishment programme, including the reconfiguration of retail space to…
The Bedford Estates and Store Street have been featured in a property feature on Bloomsbury, written by David Spittles for London Evening Standard. The transformation of once-seedy King’s Cross and St Pancras on Bloomsbury’s northern edge is the regeneration story of the decade. The Bedford Estates backed by a local business partnership, Camden Council and English Heritage,…
Guildford Borough Council has appointed Coverdale Barclay to help resource and deliver communications for the next phase of the Local Plan project. The Local Plan sets out a 15-year vision and framework for the future development of the Borough to ensure a comprehensive and strategic approach to development, and avoid piecemeal development. It also enables…
Coverdale Barclay has joined New London Architecture’s Corporate Membership scheme. New London Architecture is an independent forum for discussion, debate and information about architecture, planning, development and construction in the capital. Their year round programme of events, exhibitions and research examines all issues affecting London’s built environment, and attracts all those with a stake in…
Coverdale Barclay is working with The Portman Estate to raise the profile of the Estate’s three key retail and dining destinations; Chiltern Street, Seymour Place and New Quebec Street. As part of this Coverdale Barclay worked with an illustrator to produce an illustrated store directory, showcasing the retailers and restaurants across the three streets, as…
Assay Studios, TCN’s first Birmingham based project, has been featured in the ‘Going Up’ section of Estates Gazette’s Birmingham Focus. Birmingham has seen a recent surge of focus in the press, following completion of high profile regeneration projects, including the completion of Grand Central Birmingham, and the launch of the city’s first John Lewis store.…
On Thursday 25th February, the Bracknell Regeneration Partnership a 50:50 Joint Venture between Legal & General Capital (“LGC”) and Schroder UK Real Estate Fund (“SREF”), together with Bracknell Forest Council (“BFC”) and contractors Mace, held the topping out ceremony for its Marks & Spencer store at The Lexicon Bracknell, the brand new shopping and leisure…
Coverdale Barclay Director Ros Barclay was invited to deliver a motivational talk to selected high-flyer students at Ipswich’s prestigious Suffolk One College. Selected because of their potential, these future high flyers are offered the chance to attend insightful talks from external business professionals, to learn more about the variety of careers open to them after…
On Tuesday, 2nd February 2016, 80 year 5 pupils from Sandy Lane Primary School visited the construction site of The Lexicon Bracknell to learn all about the regeneration of Bracknell Town Centre. Mace, the construction company on the development, offered pupils a tour of the construction site, to give them a good insight into the…
John Lewis, together with Aquila, celebrated on 28th January the topping out ceremony for its 120,000 sq ft store in Chelmsford’s Bond Street retail scheme, scheduled to open in Autumn this year. The ceremony saw Mayor Paul Hutchinson, as well as Tim Harrison, Director of Store Development at John Lewis, and Tony Chambers, Chairman of…
Aquila announced that it has secured a pre-let agreement with Foyles for its Bond Street retail scheme in Chelmsford city centre, scheduled to open in September this year. Foyles has exchanged contracts on a 4,300 sq ft store and will provide shoppers the opportunity to purchase book titles of all genres from the award-winning independent…
Coverdale Barclay has been appointed by Aquila House Holdings to deliver the marketing and PR for their Bond Street in Chelmsford development, a 300,000 sq ft mix of retail, leisure and restaurants, anchored by a 120,000 sq ft John Lewis with a further 20 retail units, restaurants and a cinema. Coverdale Barclay will be delivering…
As part of Coverdale Barclay’s management of stakeholder relations for Portman Village, we worked with local hotels in the area to host a breakfast with their concierge teams, followed by a tour of Seymour Place and New Quebec Street, to familiarise them with the excellent fashion, beauty and dining offer in Portman Village. Working with…
Coverdale Barclay, Director, Anna Coverdale has been awarded top prize for raising the most money on this year’s CBRE Cycle to Mapic from Barcelona to Cannes. Anna, who completed the 823 km ride with 40 other retail property professionals, raised over £4,000 for Coram. Anna said, “Coram is such a worthwhile cause so combining the…
This November, Coverdale Barclay will be managing the annual Chiltern Street Christmas late night shopping evening, on the behalf of The Portman Estate. Hosting an evening of jollity and Yuletide cheer on Thursday 26th November, Chiltern Street stores will be open until 9pm, with a host of special promotions and offers, to be enjoyed alongside…
Coverdale Barclay worked with Bloomsbury Festival to host a spectacular evening street party to open this year’s festival weekend on Friday 23rd October. Bloomsbury Festival is an annual creative explosion of performance, arts, music and heritage events held in one of London’s most vibrant cultural quarters. As the theme for this year’s festival was ‘light’, inspired…
From sleepy backwater to celebrity hot spot, Marylebone has undergone a massive transformation. Estates Gazette speaks to The Portman Estate’s management team to find out what’s next.
Coverdale Barclay is delighted to announce their appointment by TCN to raise the profile of the business and to handle press relations for their portfolio of projects in London and the UK. TCN is privately owned and is a niche business creating innovative and exceptional workspaces in London and the UK, with some wider regeneration…
Coverdale Barclay is delivering the communications for the regeneration of Bracknell town centre, from brand development and trade and national consumer press, to stakeholder relations and the ultimate launch in Spring 2017. At 1 million sq ft, the scheme is one of the biggest town centre regeneration projects currently taking place in the UK, and…
Queensberry Real Estate is due to start works onsite at Tunsgate Square, Guildford, to transform the 70,000 sq ft. shopping centre into a distinctive new retail, restaurant and café quarter in the heart of the town centre. Coverdale Barclay is representing Queensberry Real Estate, on behalf of the Merseyside Pension Fund, on PR and Social…
Coverdale Barclay represents The Portman Estate on Chiltern Street, one of London’s hottest destinations for independent shopping. Since the opening of the Chiltern Firehouse, Chiltern Street has been rarely out of the press. Summer 2015 saw the launch of Chiltern Street’s bespoke and personal service press campaign, creating awareness for the specialist and boutique offering…
Following a number of new restaurant openings this summer, including Bernardi’s and Lurra, Seymour Place is fast becoming an exciting dining destination in Marylebone. With nine restaurants now on the street, Coverdale Barclay is working with The Portman Estate to further establish the street’s identity, delivering press and social media campaigns, marketing and events to…
Coverdale Barclay Director, Anna Coverdale explains in Estates Gazette why customer-centric communication is key in order for potential occupiers, residents and shoppers to feel fully connected to a project.
Coverdale Barclay is delighted to announce that it has been appointed by The Bracknell Regeneration Partnership (BRP), a 50:50 joint venture between Legal & General Capital and Schroder UK Real Estate Fund, to deliver the marketing and PR for the £200m regeneration of Bracknell Town Centre. BRP is regenerating Bracknell Town Centre and providing an…
The Duke of Bedford has announced that Mark de Rivaz, Steward at The Bedford Estates’ London Estate, will be leaving his position, after 23 years. His retirement from full-time employment will take effect from March 2016. Mr de Rivaz has been responsible for running all aspects of The Bedford Estates’ historic central London estate and…
The new developed Tunsgate Square will create an environment both internally and externally that brings together the High Street, Tunsgate, and Castle Street and in particular the connection with the Castle and its gardens. Queensberry Real Estate is attracting a lot of interest from both retail and restaurant occupiers who would be new to Guildford,…
Coverdale Barclay has been appointed to manage stakeholder and tenant relations on their King’s Walk scheme, King’s Road, Chelsea. Anna Coverdale, Director at Coverdale Barclay, said, “We are delighted to be working with O&H again, following many years with them at The Heart in Walton-on-Thames. We are very excited to be working on a project…
Queensberry Real Estate, Development Manager, for the Merseyside Pension Fund, on Tunsgate Square Shopping Centre, Guildford, has annouced that Guildford Borough Council has resolved to grant planning permission for the 60,000 sq ft comprehensive refurbishment of the scheme. Tunsgate Square will become a new distinctive retailing and restaurant quarter within a high-quality, well-designed, contemporary building,…
Coverdale Barclay has been appointed to represent Queensberry Real Estate, development managers, for the Merseyside Pension Fund, on the PR communications for the 60,000 sq. ft. shopping and leisure scheme, Tunsgate Square in Guildford, Surrey. Coverdale Barclay’s role includes the pre-planning communication to all stakeholders and the local community, support on the public consultation, press…
Hurford Salvi Carr announces the sale of a 18,351 sq. ft freehold, mixed-use investment, Tagwright House, 35-41 Westland Place, London N1. Tagwright House, located just a short distance from London’s Silicon Roundabout, consists of 14 apartments, let on AST’s (unbroken) and offers highly reversionary commercial income and underground car parking. Tagwright House generates a total…
November sees the launch of the My Bloomsbury campaign by Coverdale Barclay on behalf of client The Bedford Estates. Bloomsbury residents, workers, students and fans of the area are invited to create a short film which captures their favourite parts of the district, such as culture, architecture, cafe culture, museums, garden squares or public spaces.…
Coverdale Barclay has been appointed by St George to assist in raising awareness of their Dickens Yard W5 development in Ealing, both pre and post the launch of the retail and restaurant elements of the scheme, as well as engaging with local stakeholders as part of St George’s community engagement programme.
Coverdale Barclay has been appointed by Queensberry Real Estate, one of the UK’s leading urban regeneration specialists, to manage the communications for the redevelopment of the Tunsgate Square Shopping Centre in central Guildford. Coverdale Barclay will support in stakeholder relations, relationship building, public relations and marketing.
Coverdale Barclay has been appointed by private jet company, Route 1 Aviation, to support the launch of its Jetcard and Fractional Jet ownership programme. Coverdale Barclay will raise the profile of Route 1 Aviation in key press titles, and amongst key journalist in order to drive sales.
Public Consultation – Saturday 4th October 2014 Time: 11 am – 4 pm Venue: Guildford YMCA, Bridge Street, Guildford, GU1 4SB Development Manager, Queensberry Real Estate reveals initial proposals for the exciting transformation of Tunsgate Square Shopping Centre in Guildford town centre, Surrey. The proposals provide a major opportunity to establish a distinctive retailing quarter,…
Coverdale Barclay has been appointed by Jubilee Market to support the forthcoming refurbishment of the Jubilee Market Hall in Covent Garden’s famous Piazza. Through targeted PR and marketing, Coverdale Barclay will assist in raising awareness of the Market post-refurb, with the aim of positioning the Market as a family destination, and increasing footfall.
Coverdale Barclay has received a glowing review from one of their major clients, The Portman Estate, in The Portman Estate’s Annual Review. For the past six years, Coverdale Barclay has promoted and strengthened the Portman Village brand through both press coverage and consumer events, along with social media, the Portman Village website, the quarterly ‘Villager’…
Coverdale Barclay have recently been appointed by property advisers and estate agents Hurford Salvi Carr to raise their profile in the lead up to the opening of a new office on City Road in the autumn. Hurford Salvi Carr is an innovative firm of property advisors and development consultants, synonymous with urban living in London.…
On Wednesday 23rd July, Coverdale Barclay oversaw the PV Bake Off and Street Fest at Portman Square Gardens and Portman Village for the first time. The much-loved restaurants, shops and hotels in and around Portman Village submitted 30 beautifully presented cakes and biscuits, all to be judged by an expert judging panel, led by reigning…
On the behalf of The Portman Estate, Coverdale Barclay has teamed up with the GREAT Campaign – a Visit Britain initiative showcasing the very best of the UK – to create two special videos for Marylebone’s Portman Village and Chiltern Street. The short films explore some of the areas best kept secrets, and the history…
Portman Village, Marylebone is celebrating summer and the nation’s love of baking with the PV Bake-Off and Street Fest. Taking place in Portman Square Gardens on Wednesday 23rd July from 4pm, the event will see the head chefs at some of the London’s best restaurants compete to be named Best Baker. Reigning champion of the…
This April saw the arrival of Portman Village’s inaugral PV Beauty Bash. This three day celebration included exclusive offers, discounts and special events from every beauty service in the Village. Guests enjoyed one-to-one consultations with make-up artist to the stars, Francesca Neill, and sipped champagne in celebration. The first event of its kind in Portman…
There is a sense of magic as you walk down Chiltern Street in Marylebone. The Portman Estate has invested to date some £700,000 to transform the street into a specialist shopping destination. It has been revived into a luxury hub of culture, fashion, beauty and lifestyle following the arrival of a number of distinctive specialist…
Hotelier André Balazs launched Chiltern Firehouse in mid-February, located in the heart of London’s Marylebone neighbourhood. The Firehouse, one of the first purpose built fire stations in London, is the first international property in his collection of bespoke, luxury hotels which include the renowned Mercer in New York and the iconic Chateau Marmont in Hollywood, both acclaimed…
London student accommodation providers, Pure Student Living, is adding a new residence, near to City University, to its repertoire of conveniently situated student halls. Pure has enlisted the help of Coverdale Barclay to showcase its high quality services in Hammersmith, Highbury, Bankside and City (coming soon) to students, through a PR and Marketing strategy in…
Hannah Channing joins Coverdale Barclay from award winning consumer agency Mischief PR, where she worked as Account Manager across fashion, beauty, travel, food and parenting. Her experience spans brands including the National Trust, Dulux, Ella’s Kitchen, Unilever, Krispy Kreme, Vauxhall and Great British Chefs. Hannah left Mischief PR towards the end of 2013, after contributing…
Coverdale Barclay has been instructed to develop a long-term brand, marketing and communications strategy for the Queensway district, on behalf of SIAHAF (Strategic Iconic Assets Heritage Acquisition Fund).