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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.
DevComms South East strike success for OUFC
Our South East team are proud to have assisted Oxford United Football Club (OUFC) in securing a resolution to grant planning permission for its new 16,000 seat stadium by Cherwell District Council’s planning committee last month.
The Rise of Reform
Sharing insight, building excellence - Our own survey of more than 800 Reform UK councillors provided insight into exactly where they stand on planning, development and engagement.
Spotlight on Cheltenham – insight from our housing needs survey
Our South West team, freshly settled into their new offices in Cheltenham, have been engaging with the local community to better understand their housing needs and concerns – by undertaking a housing needs survey.
East team put best feet forward for landmark leisure scheme
Following a robust and targeted consultation strategy, 451 expressions of support were generated demonstrating a strong local appetite for the scheme, which was approved by Tewkesbury Borough Council’s Planning Committee in July.
Positive vision for rooftop bar
Our South West team set their sights high and were not disappointed with a committee approval, against a recommendation for refusal, for the transformative redevelopment of the Cathedral Hotel in Salisbury, complete with a rooftop bar and Spitfire-themed terrace.
From railways to rollercoasters: planning the East’s multi-billion pound boom
Our East Director, Jade Uko, breaks down the multi‑billion‑pound investment wave reshaping the region – from East West Rail and the Lower Thames Crossing to Universal Bedford and Sizewell C.
These aren’t just big projects – they’re catalysts for growth, housing, connectivity, and opportunity.
Local Election Cancellations Confirmed - What now?
The cancellation of local elections across England represents the starting gun for the greatest reorganisation of local government in decades, posing big questions about where power lies and how future decision-making will take place.
Our Midlands Senior Account Manager, Dominic Stanford, takes a look at Wednesday's announcement and what it means for the property sector in his latest article.
2025 Local Elections in the South West: What to Expect
With the 2025 local elections on the horizon, what changes could be in store for planning and development in the South West?
Our Head of South West, James Mallinson, previews the upcoming local elections in May across the South West region.
The ‘right place’ debate: market wisdom vs political rhetoric
This article for UK Property Forums by our Head of East, Jade Uko and MSC Planning Associates David Lomas addresses the complex challenges that investors, developers, and policymakers face when balancing economic potential with social and environmental responsibilities.
The 5 pillars of Social Value: Engaging communities
Account Director Emily Taylor's article on Creating Social Value!
Emily’s "5 Pillars of Social Value" offers practical strategies for successful placemaking.
