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DevComms is UK Property Forums political engagement partner and we regularly provide industry updates and insight for publication across UKPF newsletters, Thames Tap, Arc Watch, Eastern Echo and London West.
What Does the Mid-Bedfordshire By Election Result Tell Us?
Aleksis Butler, Account Executive in our East region, looks at last week's Mid Beds by-election result. The Conservatives are blaming a low turn out, whilst the Lib Dems are claiming that they played a crucial role in taking votes away from the Tories - either way, a fifth by-election victory Labour.
Experts explain major Oxford schemes at UKPF/DevComms round table
DevComms was delighted to partner with UK Property Forums to host The Oxford Roundtable, held at Oxford North on 28th September, as reported in this week’s Thames Tap. DevComms Directors Paul Vicary and Charles Bushe were joined by host and Chairman Matthew Battle and a range of property leaders from across the city and county. A range of issues were covered (with some lively commentary), including the perennial hot topics on tall buildings in the city, rail and road transport solutions and how we can solve Oxford’s acute need for affordable homes.
Our Head of Public Affairs comments on collapse of Oxfordshire County Council’s Fair Trade Alliance
“It’s certainly been a turbulent weekend for Oxfordshire County Council” - Pavitar K Mann
HOW LOW CAN YOU GO?
Our Senior Account Director Jade Uko proposes a new board game where players are "vying to navigate the complexities of the UK planning system"
What our Head of Public Affairs thinks about Birmingham City Council's bankruptcy
Our Head of Public Affairs, Pavitar K Mann, shares her opinions on the recent bankruptcy of Birmingham City Council...
A feminist approach to placemaking
UK Property Forums’ partner DevComms is hosting a digital roundtable on March 10 to explore the topic of a feminist approach to placemaking
Our experts grapple with the home working challenge
Changing working practices continue to disrupt the workplace, especially within the office market, delegates heard at the latest Forum round table event.
Is a feminist approach to town planning more equitable?
Recently, Glasgow became the first UK city to pass a feminist town planning motion, following in the footsteps of European cities Vienna and Barcelona...A relatively new approach (certainly for the UK) with immeasurable potential to improve the experiences of our cities for the majority of users, what does feminist town planning really mean for our urban environments?
Spotlight on Westminster: January
The new year has begun with a relatively quiet but mixed start for the region’s MPs in the world of planning and development. Bedford, Peterborough, Ipswich & St Albans
Spotlight on Westminster: January
The new year has begun with a relatively quiet but mixed start for the region’s MPs in the world of planning and development. Buckingham, Berkshire & Aylesbury.
