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Be a part of London's newest food hall. We're working with the BOXPARK team to find the first foodie lineup for their new BOXHALL City destination in Liverpool Street. Applications are now open to be a food and drink partner at BOXHALL City. The food hall, set to open in spring 2025, will feature 13 spaces available for innovative, premium brands in the historic Metropolitan Arcade. Aside from these spaces, BOXHALL City will also feature a ‘Chef’s Kitchen’, a test kitchen to give rising talent a space to showcase their emerging culinary concepts and menus. Restauranteurs, proprietors, chefs, food retailers and drinks offerings can apply here by 25th November: https://lnkd.in/e2CYWMSv We are supporting the BOXPARK team on the place positioning, PR and launch for BOXHALL City. The latest news was covered by a breadth of London, hospitality, property and dining media, including EG and Secret London. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/esVY3UQf #BOXPARK #BOXHALLCity #FAndB #ApplicationsOpen #NewFoodHall

We're looking for an ambitious, proactive Account Executive or Senior Account Executive to join our team. See here for more details on the role: https://lnkd.in/esCXKMkA Get in touch if you're interested in finding out more, or know someone who fits the bill. #jobsinPR #hiring

This week, Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) – Greater Manchester’s first MDC, and the first nationwide to focus on town centre regeneration – celebrated its fifth birthday with some major news: Greater Manchester Combined Authority has confirmed its support of the MDC zone tripling in size, and doubling its housing ambitions. At a well-attended event at the Stockport War Memorial Gallery, leading figures including the MDC’s interim chair eamonn boylan, Greater Manchester’s mayor Andy Burnham, former MDC CEO Paul Richards and leader of Stockport Council Mark Hunter spoke about the huge progress the body has made in the last five years. You can read a full summary on the Coverdale Barclay website: https://lnkd.in/g35tVVU2 Coverdale Barclay secured coverage of the expansion across Manchester Evening News, Place North West, EG, and Stockport Nub News: https://lnkd.in/eB9cMKfN Speaking at the event, Andy Burnham told the crowd: “I think [the MDC has] done something that many others have tried to look at and failed. [Stockport] is the first that I can think of to come up with the plan for how you regenerate a proud English town, but actually tilt it towards the 21st century. I can’t think of anywhere else having achieved that.” #stockport #housing #regeneration #manchester

Much of the discussion around Rachel Reeves’ autumn Budget in the national press has rightly focused on the major themes: rising taxes, a redefinition of the government’s own fiscal rules, and a considerable increase in public spending. But digging down into the detail, which specific policies will affect the built environment most directly?     Coverdale Barclay’s Account Director, Alexander Peel, has taken a look at the Treasury’s Red Book in a blog post on our website: https://lnkd.in/eCnnGHNd   #budget #autumnstatement #housing #retail #builtenvironment

Our client, Trinity Village, recently had the pleasure of working on an incredible project that showcases the rich history of London through the lens of the King Alfred statue in Trinity Church Square in Borough, SE London.    The Trinity Village Estate Team collaborated with AOC Archaeology Group, one of the UK’s leading experts in heritage preservation, to conduct a photogrammetry scan of the King Alfred statue. This process created a detailed 3D model, uncovering the fascinating Roman elements embedded in the sculpture.    Recent conservation work revealed that the statue has some Roman origins, with its right leg crafted from South Cotswold limestone (Bath stone), a material that was commonly used in Roman sculptures throughout London.     This project marks an exciting advancement in our ability to understand such significant cultural heritage.     To learn more about the findings and explore the 3D model of the King Alfred statue, please visit: https://lnkd.in/e6BmvB3P   Louie-Mae Gibson MSc GDipPM GCertEIP CIWFM MCMI MIoL ATPI #Heritage #KingAlfredStatue #TrinityVillage #LondonHistory

In our latest blog, Account Director Alexander Peel offers an overview of the importance of interest rates to the real estate sector - and argues that while many of the factors affecting rates are out of the current government's control, there are reasons to suggest October’s budget could result in the ‘cutting cycle’ being quicker than expected. He writes: “The government’s upcoming October budget–described by the Prime Minister as “painful”–will likely result in higher taxes for households, thus lower spending power, and ultimately a more difficult path towards increasing economic growth. A loose monetary policy, with lower interest rates, is one way to balance this–or at least dull some of the pain.” Read the full post on our website: https://lnkd.in/e84n3eYd #realestate #monetarypolicy #budget

We're thrilled to announce we’ve been appointed to help define and launch BOXHALL City, the latest concept from BOXPARK.    Back in 2011, BOXPARK redefined how we enjoy food in the UK, creating the world’s first pop-up mall, which championed innovative street food. Now, with their new concept BOXHALL and new destination due to launch, BOXHALL City, they are looking to rethink the food experience once again, with a new concept offering a unique and vibrant offer in a historically rich setting, at the Metropolitan Arcade in Liverpool Street.    We’re delivering strategic communications helping to refine the brand strategy and are looking forward to delivering impactful, targeted communications to ensure that BOXHALL City becomes a must-visit destination that resonates with Londoners and visitors alike. Read more in PRWeek here: https://lnkd.in/grsBVxv9 #BOXHALLCity #BOXPARK #Cityoflondon #PR #PRWeek #placemaking #destination #strategy #newappointment

Yesterday’s NLA #LREF conference was an event full of optimism. The event at the Guildhall in the City of London discussed the future of the built environment under the new Government. Mark Allan, chief executive of Landsec, pointed to the potential of brownfield regeneration and the need for higher-density housing to unlock opportunities in the sector.   Affordable housing was a major focus, with Fiona Fletcher Smith, chief executive of L&Q, highlighting the pressing need for it in London, where the average salary required to rent a home is now £76,000. Industry leaders called for more government intervention, as the private sector alone cannot sustain affordable housing development amidst high costs and supply chain challenges.   Discussions about the planning system were also front of mind, with the NPPF consultation now closed. There was an emphasis on the need for planning reform. Millie Dodd, founder of Just Build Homes, advocated for a simplified process to involve younger generations and underrepresented groups, who are most likely to support new homes but least involved in planning.   More information about our day at LREF can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gfS9f3EC   It was great to be part of such a vibrant event in the real estate calendar and to hear how we can tackle some of the challenges that the capital faces.   #LREF24 #RealEstate #Housing #UrbanDevelopment #AffordableHousing #PlanningReform #Placemaking Ros Barclay Katie Balcombe Alexander Peel

In one of our latest blogs, CB’s Stakeholder Engagement expert Rowan Cole offers his insight on the proposed changes to the NPPF and how these present an opportunity for developers.    He writes: “We should warmly welcome any policy that encourages more building, particularly the building of homes. Pro-development rhetoric by the Government should be welcomed, as should any policy changes that make it easier to kick-start new developments. But the proof of the pudding is in the eating. "The proposed changes send a clear signal that Britain is open for building. That said, it’s likely that changes will need to be made to the NPPF before the end of this Parliament to truly unlock the full potential of these reforms.”    Read the full post on our website: https://lnkd.in/eK6Smhid #NPPF #PlanningReform #Planning #Development 

It’s been a busy week for planning policy – Keir Starmer announced his intention to introduce automatic approvals for developments that meet high standards for design and quality (so-called ‘planning passports’), just days before the public consultation for changes to the National Planning Policy Framework closed. Amidst talk of the “hard yards of planning reform” at Labour Party conference, the government also signalled the publication of working papers on further changes.   On this topic, Coverdale Barclay’s founding director Ros Barclay commented in Show House on Tuesday: “It’s no coincidence that the end of the consultation period to update the National Planning Policy Framework and new major planning policy changes have arrived in quick succession … It’s heartening to see this new, collaborative approach to working with the sector – and most in the industry anticipate further positive changes to follow soon.”   Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/e_CbNEBa   #planning #nppf #housing