By Ruby Burdett, Consultant The report put forward last week by the free market think tank ‘Policy Exchange’ was anything but tedious. Titled ‘Rethinking the Planning System for the 21st Century’ the report cannot be accused of lacking imagination, but …

By Alia Khan, Consultant  In the December 2019 General Election, the Conservatives enjoyed a landslide victory, winning 365 seats with a majority of 79. Following his election victory, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has promised to “work round the clock to repay …

By Michael Hardware, Director of Planning and Property  Three local plans have failed, and there are rumours that the Ministry is becoming more proactive. Sevenoaks, Uttlesford and now St Albans local plans have all hit the buffers and MHCLG has …

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Chelgate Local as an Account Executive. Do you have what it takes to join our growing team? Chelgate is an established international strategic public relations and public affair consultancy based in London. This …

This month: £40 Billion Essex Development Plans, The Future of Housing, Kent Roundup, Understanding equity between generations, PRCA Awards finalists! and what could the Green New Deal mean for housing?   £40 Billion Essex Development Plans Current developments in Essex …

By Alia Khan, Consultant  The global campaign on tackling the climate emergency has found popularity and enjoyed substantial media coverage in recent months. Local councillors and MPs are talking about it more and more, and many councils have now declared …

By Alia Khan, Consultant  Studies suggest that 1 in 3 millennials will never be able to own a home, yet 1 in 6 baby boomers presently own a second property. This shifts the paradigm of the social contract and forces …

Chelgate Local’s work for Redrow Homes South East on a project in Maidstone, Kent, was a finalist in the Public Relations Consultants Association (PRCA) awards in December. Springfield Mill was shortlisted in the PRCA Planning Project of the Year category …