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Blog 13.03.20

The Government has published its policy paper ‘Planning for the Future’. This precedes the Planning White Paper expected in the spring and sets the direction of travel for the current government’s policies on planning and housing. We highlight the key points to come out of the policy paper and her predictions for the upcoming white paper, in our latest planning alert.

Planning for the Future

Blog 12.03.20

Guidance on ‘using the planning system to promote healthy weight environments’ has recently been published by Public Health England (PHE).

More 'weight' may be given to applications achieving healthy weight environments

Blog 10.03.20

Slow, overly-politicised and outdated are four words that neatly sum-up the UK’s petrified planning system. Mike Derbyshire highlights some ways the UK planning system can change in the future.

Big thinking Budget can kick start the Arc and drag a petrified planning system into the 21st Century

Blog 06.03.20

There is heavy speculation that Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) will be removed in the Budget next week (March 11).

Forget Covid-19, Brexit, or climate change - an inheritance tax storm is brewing that could wipe farmers out

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

M1 South Industrial Databook - August 2026

Take-up of units under 50,000 sq ft increases across Milton Keynes and Northampton

31.08.26

Oxfordshire Industrial Databook - August 2026

Oxfordshire industrial market shifts to SME demand as availability remains tight

28.08.26

Cambridge Industrial Databook August 2026

The Cambridge industrial market continued to perform strongly in the first half of 2026, driven by robust occupier demand and constrained supply.

24.08.26

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Oxford Offices & Labs Databook - August 2026

Oxford continued to see steady demand across its commercial property market.

19.08.26

Norfolk & Suffolk Industrial Databook - August 2026

The Norfolk industrial market made steady progress in the first half of 2026.

19.08.26

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Norfolk & Suffolk Offices & Labs Databook - August 2026

Norwich's office market continues to gain momentum, driven by strong occupier demand and limited Grade A supply.

06.08.26

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M1 South Offices & Labs Databook - August 2026

Milton Keynes continues to attract strong occupier interest, supported by healthy demand and positive rental growth prospects.

06.08.26

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Cambridge Offices & Labs Databook - August 2026

Major occupier commitments and rising demand are reinforcing Cambridge's position as a leading science and technology hub.

06.08.26

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

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

Delivering good growth across the Oxford to Cambridge Corridor

The Oxford to Cambridge Corridor represents one of the UK’s most significant opportunities for growth. Join us for "Delivering good growth across the Oxford to Cambridge Corridor", a half-day event bringing together the people shaping and delivering that ambition.

06.10.26

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

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Sep 2026

BioWednesday | Overseas Capital and UK Life Sciences - Opportunity or Defence?

In partnership with One Nucleus, we are delighted to invite you to our breakfast seminar, Overseas Capital and UK Life Sciences - Opportunity or Defence?, drawing on insights from Bidwells' latest report, Capital, Clusters and the Scale-Up Gap, produced in partnership with Beauhurst.

30.09.26

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

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