Economy: Inflation rates: The current inflation rate is 2.9%, an increase from the previous months rate of 2.6%. This is down to the continuing impact of international politics and the Middle east war, and the rise was predicted by the Bank of England (BoE). Interest rates: UK interest rates have …

The government surprised us over the summer recess by unveiling the updated National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), showing the new Prime Minister’s urgency to get Britain building. However, the changes have left councillors concerned about how much control they will have over development in their area. With their ability to …

Chelgate Local has opened an office at Guildford Business Park Road, as the company moves further in to the region. The full office address is Building 2, Guildford Business Park Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 8XG. Michael Hardware, Chelgate Local director, said: “This is an important step for us as the …

Chelgate Local operates in three regions. South Thames covers Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire. To view our South Thames team and projects, please see our South Thames  page. To discuss upcoming projects in the region, please call Michael Hardware, director, on 020 7939 7989 or email. Sussex Brighton and Hove City …

Chelgate Local operates in three regions. North Thames covers Essex and Hertfordshire To view our North Thames team and projects, please see our North Thames page. To discuss upcoming projects in the region, please call Michael Hardware, director, on 020 7939 7989 or email. Hertfordshire In August 2026, North Herts …

Chelgate Local operates in three regions. South Midlands covers Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Cambridgeshire. To view our South Midlands team and projects, please see our Midlands page. To discuss upcoming projects in the region, please call Guy Orton, Senior Account Executive, on 020 7939 7950 or email. Buckinghamshire  August …

Economy: Inflation rates: The current inflation rate is 2.8%. Inflation has fallen but is expected to go up again as the energy price rises have their knock-on effects. The Bank of England target for inflation is 2%. Interest rates: The current bank rate has been held at 3.75%. The next …

Senior Consultant Chris has over 20 years’ experience in local government serving as a Conservative councillor at Brentwood Borough Council, covering key roles including chair of the Planning Committee and leader of the Council, during which time he oversaw the adoption of the Local development Plan. Former chair of South …