In an article published by Housebuilder seven years ago, ahead of the 2010 general election, Michael Hardware, executive vice-president of Chelgate, foresaw the demise of regional planning under a Conservative government. In this article, seven years later, he suggests that planning has come full circle, and regional structures are on the …

There is no argument that the public’s perception of shale exploration in the UK is not only poor but has effectively undermined progress in the country. The opposition encountered in Balcombe, Manchester and in Lancashire has impacted on local councillors who have, to date, not consented any planning applications in …

In this year’s Budget there were a number of announcements, covering: devolution, infrastructure, housebuilding and planning, stamp duty, and ISAs – all of which will potentially have a large effect on those involved in the property and planning sectors. New devolution deals and new directly elected mayors will enable these …

A 12MW solar park south of the village of Catsfield for OPDE, a leading Spanish solar development company. Chelgate helped promote the project to the local village including: Website Resident newsletters Door-knowing and personal briefings Exhibition Presentation to the Parish Council Presentation to the village Briefing local district councillors and …

Nick Wood-Dow examines the issues and politics behind the Governments approach to renewable energy.   The very future of the solar industry is in the balance. An industry that promised so much, in creating localised power for UK households, at a time that localism was the new Conservative mantra, is …

    On the back of an unexpected General Election victory, this year’s Conservative conference in Manchester was an upbeat affair with little or no controversy, some interesting new policy announcements and much media speculation about the next leader. The protests outside the conference provided an amusing distraction, although the …

About Town centre regeneration Retail development plus parking Former cattle market Complicated by a proposed large superstore on the town edge Long term campaign involving local residents and businesses Campaign involved local celebrities …

Following a competitive tender, Chelgate was selected to handle communications for North London Waste Authority (NLWA) surrounding the need to increase recycling rates to 50 per cent by 2030, and the procurement of one, possibly two, waste to energy plants in north London, potentially one at Pinkham Way in Haringey, …