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Blog 04.03.20

MHCLG Minister Robert Jenrick announced yesterday [NH1] he is forcing South Oxfordshire District Council (DODC) to adopt its Local Plan by December 2020 - or face the consequences. Let's looks at the implications.

Greater certainty in South Oxfordshire after Jenrick gives Local Plan one last chance to deliver

Insights 26.02.20

We summarise the top five ways, and their impact, that UK farming will be affected by Brexit.

Five Ways Brexit Will Affect UK Farming

Blog 19.02.20

The Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission's (BBBBC) report ‘Living with Beauty: Promoting Health, Wellbeing and Sustainable Growth’ was published last month.

Living with Beauty: Promoting health, wellbeing and sustainable growth

Insights 18.02.20

The Housing Delivery Test (HDT) results for 2019 have been published by the Government with much excitement in the planning press and on social media.

2019 Housing Delivery Test Results

Insights 13.02.20

All political parties have made it clear their commitment to increasing woodland cover in the UK. That comes as good news to the forestry sector and the large numbers of people and organisations who are interested in investing in this green industry.

Forestry sector plays to its strengths

Blog 07.02.20

The Greater Cambridge Sustainable Design and Construction Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) has been recently adopted by both South Cambridgeshire District Council and Cambridge City Council (Greater Cambridge Planning Services).

Greater Cambridge Sustainable Design and Construction SPD

Blog 04.02.20

Oxford faces a record level of 1.1m sq ft of office space requirements going into the new decade.

Knowledge Industry Demand Drives Rental Growth of 24.3% in 2019

Blog 31.01.20

Planning Inspectors have dealt a blow to St Albans City and District Council (SACDC) by cancelling the remaining Local Plan examination hearings after just one week of initial discussions.

St Albans dealt new year blow to Local Plan

Blog 29.01.20

The early days of the general election campaign saw several overdue announcements in support of science and technology research. But places like Cambridge and Oxford played a bit part in the national debate.

Cambridge’s knowledge economy is oven ready but should taste good to everyone

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Blog 18.12.19

Does your school building project seem to be dragging on? Are you having meetings about meetings, and not seeing any progress?

Does your project manager have the drive to get your project moving?

Blog 17.12.19

Almost 25% of the UK’s population is over 65 and by 2050, this proportion will have grown to an estimated 37%. While we have ambitious carbon neutral targets for this date, the planning for the care and housing of over a third of the population remains an area short in policy detail. Is this a tenable position for the new government who received votes from an estimated 60% of the UK’s over 65 population?

12 million and growing – will the senior housing challenge finally receive some attention?

Insights 27.11.19

Bidwells' Alison Wright and Jonathan Bainbridge reflect on the priorities and commitments set out in this week’s Spending Review and long-awaited National Infrastructure Strategy, and highlight what they mean for the planning and development sector.

The Spending Review and National Infrastructure Strategy

Capital, clusters and the scale-up gap

The UK produces world-class science, research and innovation, but is it capturing enough of the value created by its most promising businesses?

16.07.26

UK Economy & Real Estate Outlook - June 2026

The UK economy and real estate markets have entered the second half of 2026 against a backdrop of significant political and geopolitical change. With the resignation of Sir Keir Starmer and a truce in the Middle East, the outlook for inflation, interest rates and property markets has shifted once again, creating both risks and opportunities for investors.

01.07.26

Cambridge Residential Rental Market Report, Spring 2026

The Cambridge residential rental market is entering 2026 with renewed momentum and a clearer sense of direction. Following a period of stabilisation, demand is strengthening, rents are edging upwards, and a new regulatory framework is bringing much-needed certainty for both landlords and tenants.

15.04.26

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Cambridge Industrial Databook March 2026

Cambridgeshire Industrial Market 2025: Renewed Demand from Knowledge Industries.

18.03.26

Oxfordshire Industrial Databook - March 2026

Oxfordshire Industrial Market Shifts to SME Demand as Rents Climb.

18.03.26

M1 South Industrial Databook - March 2026

M1 South Industrial Market 2025: Milton Keynes Leads Take-Up as Rents Rise.

18.03.26

Norfolk & Suffolk Industrial Databook - March 2026

Norfolk & Suffolk Industrial Market Growth Driven by Energy Investment.

18.03.26

The Biggest Reset in F1 History with the UK Motorsport Cluster at its centre.

A follow-up to our Driving Innovation at Speed report, published to coincide with the start of the 2026 Formula 1 season.

13.03.26

Rural Outlook 2026

Rural businesses, landowners and energy investors are operating in a landscape shaped by continued reform, environmental ambition and shifting market dynamics as we head in to 2026.

10.03.26

M1 South Offices & Labs Databook - February 2026

The Milton Keynes office market continues to benefit from business relocations and plans for a new Warner Brothers theme park has given a further boost to demand. Prime office rents rose by 11% in 2025 and the shortage of Grade A space in the city centre is likely to support further rental growth.

25.02.26

Norfolk & Suffolk Offices & Labs Databook - February 2026

The Norwich office market continues to see steady demand and requirements rose to their highest level in three years at end-2025. The main issue now facing the market is a shortage of Grade A space, reflecting the lack of new development in the city.

25.02.26

RE-N-GAGE Economic and Social Value Assessment 2026

Every £1 invested in early intervention programmes supporting at-risk young people generates up to £4.52 in savings to the public purse, according to a new independent study by real estate adviser Bidwells and youth charity RE N-GAGE.

17.02.26

May 2027

Bidwells Oxford Town & Gown 10K 2027

Bidwells Oxford 10k is the oldest run in our Town and Gown series and will be back on Sunday 9 May 2027. Register your place now. Don’t miss out.

09.05.27

Oct 2026

Bidwells Cambridge Town & Gown 10K 2026

Bidwells Cambridge 10k is Muscular Dystrophy's autumn run of the series and will be back on Sunday 4 October 2026. Register your place now. Don’t miss out.

04.10.26

Jun 2026

Creating a Scientific Superpower 2026

Brought to you by the Oxford-Cambridge Supercluster Board, the Creating a Scientific Superpower conference is back for its fifth year.

03.06.26

May 2026

Bidwells at UKREiiF 2026: Innovation Unlocked

Bidwells at UKREiiF 2026. Exploring innovation clusters, AI and robotics, clean energy, UK housing and social impact - with the people shaping them.

19.05.26

May 2026

Bidwells Oxford Town & Gown 10K 2026

Bidwells Oxford 10k is the oldest run in our Town and Gown series and will be back on Sunday 10 May 2026. Register your place now. Don’t miss out.

10.05.26

Apr 2026

Spring Local Plan Watch 2026

Join us this April for our Local Plan Watch Breakfast Briefing, where we will explore the key planning developments shaping the eastern region this Spring.

22.04.26

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Nov 2025

Oxford Productivity Engine Conference 2025

Driving Productivity in Oxfordshire through Civic Transformation and Technological Revolution

19.11.25

Oct 2025

Amplifying Black Voices in the Built Environment

We are delighted to invite you to a special panel discussion hosted by Bidwells in celebration of Black History Month.

16.10.25

Oct 2025

Bidwells Cambridge Town & Gown 10K 2025

Bidwells Cambridge 10k is Muscular Dystrophy's autumn run of the series and will be back on Sunday 5 October 2025. Register your place now. Don’t miss out.

05.10.25

Sep 2025

Essex Local Government Reorganisation and Devolution Breakfast Briefing

Chelgate Local and Bidwells, in conjunction with the Essex Developers Group, invite you to join us at a focused breakfast briefing on the biggest changes to local government in Essex for decades.

12.09.25

Sep 2025

BioWednesday | Now is the Time to Go Big : Scaling Science and Tech Successfully

In partnership with One Nucleus we are delighted to invite you to our breakfast seminar, Now is the Time to Go Big: What Science & Tech Businesses Need to Scale Successfully, drawing on insights from Bidwells’ latest report Investment for Growth.

10.09.25