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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.
Bristol's Changing Political Landscape
DevComms Account Executive Nicholas Roberts has provided an analysis of Bristol's political terrain, exploring the city's evolving dynamics as the Mayoral system comes to an end.
South West Elections
Our South West lead, JAMES MALLINSON, looks forward to the local elections across the South West in May 2024. Read his latest article on the local elections!
Biodiversity Net Gain
Midlands Account Executive Jake Gilbert has provided insight on achieving compliance and leveraging BNG as a competitive advantage.
Political Speech Writing
DevComms have helped to secure several planning consents recently by writing speeches tailored to the political landscape of the Planning Committee in question. Head of Midlands Jack Boyce has shared how in an increasingly political planning environment, applicants can best utilise their speeches to achieve success. Here's what Jack says is the key:
Political or Practical?
Midlands Account Executive Jake Gilbert shares comments on the government's latest consultation to social housing reform, assessing the solutions.
Battle for the Midlands
Midlands Account Manager Dominic Stanford shares an article on 'The Battle for the Midlands'.
The DevComms Movember Campaign
In November 2023, DevComms participated in our first Movember. Organised and headed by our Content Creator, Lily Priscott, and our two Account Executives, Aleksis Butler and Nicholas Roberts, DevComms managed to raise a total of £2200 for men’s health. Here is what our ‘Movember Committee’ has to say about the experience…
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
