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Report 17.03.23

Welcome to Bidwells' Scotland Spring Newsletter.

Our View on Scotland - Spring 2023

Insights 16.03.23

As Britain prepares to solidify its position as a scientific superpower, the property industry and life science sector were watching closely during yesterday’s Budget. From investment in R&D, support for infrastructure in the Arc and measures to boost construction labour supply, the Bidwells team reviews the Government ‘s latest support for growth.

Budget 2023 summary: a Scientific Superpower, East West Rail and boosting labour supply

Insights 15.03.23

Twelve months ago, the words ‘Nutrient Neutrality’ didn’t mean a huge amount to many of us working in the East of England; it was a peripheral issue, affecting development elsewhere. But overnight on 16th March 2022, all that changed with the publication of Natural England’s letter advising 42 additional Local Planning Authorities, including all of the Norfolk Authorities, that projects and plans could only go ahead if they would not cause additional nutrient pollution.

Nutrient Neutrality – One year on

Insights 20.02.23

Andy Fewings recently discussed this with a group of experts from across the renewables sector to gauge what they felt were the main barriers.

Renewables are key to decarbonising the electricity system by 2035. But what are the challenges and how do we get there?

Insights 20.02.23

In this guest article, Roadnight Taylor's CEO, Hugh Taylor, talks us through how electricity networks hold the key to the UK fulfilling its net zero ambitions.

The UK’s electricity networks: are they up to the challenge of NetZero?

Insights 13.02.23

Cambridge has over the last week been at the centre of the tussle between protecting our historic environment and adapting our heritage assets to be best equipped to face the ever-worsening climate crisis. This debate has coincided with the formation of a new government department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Watt a conundrum: renewable energy and the historic environment

Insights 13.02.23

The National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) is being adopted today (13 Feb) by the Scottish Parliament and from this date will form part of the adopted Development Plan in Scotland. Writes Mark Myles, Head of Planning, Scotland

New Scottish planning policy encourages expansion of renewables

Insights 13.02.23

The National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) was approved by the Scottish Parliament on 11 January 2023 and will today (13 Feb) be adopted by the Scottish Government.

Climate and nature at the heart of new Scottish planning framework

Insights 08.02.23

With occupier demand for city centre and out of town opportunities increasing across the Oxford-Cambridge Arc, Bidwells is expanding its agency team. Head of retail and leisure James Lankfer explains why.

The Arc’s global R&D position offering retailers opportunity as political chaos subsides

Insights 27.01.23

Following a busy year working on multiple school planning projects across the East of England, Planning Partner Mike Jones answers questions on the role of education in the ever-moving playing field of planning policy and his wider experience of education in the planning process.

The playing field of planning policy, Q&A on Education with Mike Jones.

Insights 24.01.23

The UK's top spot in global research and development depends on a strong partnership between the public and private sector. That’s always been clear.

Government back in the game: PRP commitment relaunches Science Superpower vision

Insights 18.01.23

A new movement is gaining pace in farming. It’s even found its way into farm policy. Yet it remains opaque, nebulous and slightly hard to define. In this paper we look at Regenerative Agriculture, and where it might cross over with other schools of farming thought.

Our view on regenerative agriculture

Offices & Labs Databook Oxford - August 2025

Oxford’s office market sees strong central demand while labs market polarises.

Summer 2025

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Offices & Labs Databook M1 South - August 2025

Office demand in Milton Keynes surged to a seven-year high in the first half of 2025, spurred by major regional developments like the proposed Universal Studios theme park.

Summer 2025

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Offices & Labs Databook Norfolk & Suffolk - August 2025

Norwich’s office market is experiencing renewed momentum, fuelled by a thriving tech, renewables and research ecosystem.

Summer 2024

Cambridge Residential Rental Market Report, Summer 2025

Discover how March's stamp duty rush led to a dramatic April crash and get expert predictions on whether mortgage rate cuts in 2026 will fuel the anticipated housing recovery amid persistent economic headwinds.

29.07.25

Offices & Labs Databook Cambridge - July 2025

The Cambridge office market has made a strong start to the year, driven by the city’s science and tech cluster.

Summer 2025

Driving Innovation at Speed

Motorsport innovation solving world challenges in the UK Motorsport Cluster

19.07.25

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Investment for Growth: Now is the time to go big

Life science spinouts are key to unlocking the UK’s global scientific potential.

05.06.25

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Investment for Growth: The case for micro-economic reforms

Is Britain Ready to Grow Again?

20.05.25

Cambridge Residential Rental Market Report, Spring 2025

In our Q1 2025 report, uncover surprising shifts in Cambridge housing values, the critical impact of the delayed Renters Rights Bill, and expert insights on whether this cooling trend will continue amid economic uncertainties.

12.05.25

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Cambridge Industrial Databook March - 2025

Strong take up activity driven by traditional industrial occupiers

20.03.25

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Oxfordshire Industrial Databook - March 2025

High-quality space and major investments fuel market momentum

20.03.25

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Norfolk & Suffolk Industrial Databook - March 2025

Strong take up absorbs requirements but drives shortage in Grade A space

20.03.25

May 2026

Bidwells Oxford Town & Gown 10K 2026

Bidwells Oxford 10k is the oldest run in the Town and Gown series. Inspired by a local boy Daniel Cleaver who had muscular dystrophy, it started in 1982. Daniel’s father and local runners set up the event as a fun run to raise money for muscular dystrophy and to this day all profits still go to our work.

10.05.26

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

Jun 2025

Creating a Scientific Superpower 2025

Brought to you by the Oxford-Cambridge Supercluster & Bidwells, the Creating a Scientific Superpower conference returned for its fourth year.

05.06.25

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May 2025

Devolution, the opportunity for Oxfordshire

Bidwells and Cavendish invite you to an exclusive breakfast and panel session of insightful speakers, bringing together key experts to discuss the future of governance and growth in Oxfordshire.

28.05.25

May 2025

Bidwells at UKREiiF 2025

At UKREiiF 2025, we examined Investment for Growth in the Bidwells Pavilion. Visitors joined us for discussions on the biggest opportunities that were driving productivity, innovation, and impact.

20.05.25

May 2025

Navigating Planning Reforms: Is This the Path to Progress?

UKREiiF 2025 brought together a panel of leading voices to ask a pivotal question: Are the latest planning reforms truly delivering progress, or simply adding new layers to an already complex system?

19.05.25

Jan 2025

Oxford Local Plan Watch Winter Update & NPPF Insights

Join us this January for our Oxford Local Plan Watch Winter Update, a breakfast event that will dive into the latest developments in local planning and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

23.01.25

Nov 2024

The Productivity Engine: Unlocking Oxford’s Economic Potential

Oxford is on the brink of transformative growth, with real estate and strategic infrastructure key to unlocking its economic potential. Join us to explore innovative housing, high-tech workspaces, and the future of Oxford’s productivity - shaping both local communities and the wider economy.

21.11.24

Nov 2024

Housing Matters: finding collaborative solutions to the UK’s housing shortage

Join acclaimed author, barrister, and public speaker Hashi Mohamed for a breakfast panel session, followed by a keynote presentation, on 18th November 2024.

18.11.24

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