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As a planner who believes in the real benefit to good spatial planning I have been long upset in the way the Green Belt has been used as a political tool to win (or not lose) votes and pander to those whose default position is "just say no" when it comes to development.

Grey Belt: Just adding colour to the debate or meaningful change

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Now the dust has settled on the game changing planning announcements culminating in the launch of the NPPF consultation last week, Jonathan Bainbridge reflects on just how significant the latest policy announcements are for economic development.

Building a strong, competitive economy

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The Written Ministerial Statement (WMS), draft National Planning Policy Framework (dNPPF) and wider consultation is a very welcome change of pace.

Less Housing Talk, More House Building

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The concept of ‘beauty’ and ‘beautiful’ worked its way into the NPPF following the Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission, led by Nicholas Boys Smith.

A thing of beauty is a joy forever? Not according to the new NPPF

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Whilst the detail of many elements of the future farm subsidy schemes remain unclear, some changes to the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) will come into effect from 2025.

Change Ahead for Farm Subsidy in Scotland

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Now the dust has settled, and Labour has expectedly assumed government, the party that frames itself as the ‘party of business’ must quickly get to work in proving that it is.

The five things Labour can do to make the UK a scientific superpower

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Moderated by Sarah Haywood of Advanced Oxford, this dynamic panel discussion brought together esteemed experts to explore the cutting-edge innovations shaping the future of healthcare.

Innovative Sectors Driving the Future of Healthcare

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In this keynote address, Andrew Griffith, Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology, discusses the UK's vision of becoming a global science and technology superpower.

Making the UK a Scientific Superpower

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Dr. Kristin-Anne Rutter delivers an insightful keynote on harnessing the power of the NHS to fuel scientific breakthroughs and innovation, positioning the UK as a global leader in healthcare.

Leveraging the NHS and the UK’s Unique Position

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Tim Smith from Sifted moderates an insightful discussion with a distinguished panel featuring Mark Thompson (PsiQuantum), Sheelpa Patel (Mavens & Mavericks, King's Entrepreneurship Lab), and Andrew Williamson (Cambridge Innovation Capital).

Is the UK Investable?

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Mark Thompson, co-founder of PsiQuantum, one of the world's largest privately-owned quantum computing companies, shares the remarkable journey of the company from its inception by UK academics to its rise in Silicon Valley and eventual return to the UK.

The Special Relationship: Why PsiQuantum came home from the US

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Andy Teacher leads a thought-provoking discussion with esteemed panelists as they explore the concept of global superclusters and their impact on innovation.

Creating a Global Supercluster

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Arc Market Databook Summer 2021 - Office and Labs

Find out how the office and laboratory market is performing across the Arc at our latest Arc Market Databook webinar.

16.09.21
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Bidwells Cambridge Residential Rental Market Report Summer 2022

While ahead of pre-pandemic levels, letting activity in the first half of 2022 was slightly down on 2021 due to market-wide stock shortages, placing upward pressure on rents.

15.08.21
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Scottish Newsletter Summer 2021

Our View on Scotland - Summer 2021

Welcome to our 2021 summer newsletter. As Covid-19 moves slowly from pandemic to endemic, we see many changes in the world around us.

09.08.21
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Arc Market Databook M1 South Offices and Labs - summer 2021

Bidwells' latest market databook research for the M1 South sees the intense pace of occupational demand underpin investor demand in the first six months of the year, with sale volumes outpace 2020 as a whole.

03.08.21
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Arc Market Databook Cambridgeshire Offices and Labs - Summer 2021

Bidwells' latest Market Databook research for Cambridgeshire sees the intense pace of occupational demand has underpinned investor demand, the first six months of the year seeing sale volumes outpace 2020 as a whole.

03.08.21
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Arc Market Databook Norfolk Summer 2021

Arc Market Databook Norfolk Suffolk Offices and Labs - summer 2021

Bidwells' latest market databook research for Norfolk and Suffolk sees the evolution and growth of the science and technology cluster in Norwich drive future demand and resilience.

03.08.21
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Arc Market Databook Oxford Summer 2021

Arc Market Databook Oxfordshire Offices and Labs - Summer 2021

Bidwells' latest Market Databook research for Oxfordshire sees a considerable volume of office space under offer at the end of H1, supporting strong rental growth this year.

03.08.21
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Arc Investment Report - Summer 2021

The Oxford – Milton Keynes – Cambridge Arc has been pivotal in the COVID-19 response, not just for the UK but globally. Inevitably, this has focused investor attention on the region, particularly given the uncertainty surrounding traditional office markets and the retail sector..

24.06.21
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Three-minute version: ‘The future of the planning system in England’

The findings of the House of Commons Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Committee’s look at the proposed reforms to the planning system has been published today. Natasha Abbott has read the report – ‘The future of the planning system in England’ - so you don’t have to.

10.06.21
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Arc Market Databook Norfolk and Suffolk Industrial - Spring 2021

The Port of Felixstowe is establishing the region as a premier distribution location.

18.03.21
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Arc Market Databook M1 South Industrial - Spring 2021

Requirements increased 130% driven by distribution and high-tech engineering sectors.

18.03.21
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Arc Market Databook - Oxfordshire Industrial, spring 2021

Record levels of demand fuelled by acceleration of online retailing and active S&T sector throughout the pandemic.

18.03.21
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Sep 2024

BioWednesday: Being More Than an Ideas Factory

This seminar investigates the underlying barriers to innovative SME growth and discusses practical measures for enabling companies to reach their potential.

25th September 2024
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21
Jun 2024

Royal Highland Show 2024

Royal Highland Show 2024 rural breakfast briefing energises audience with land reform and sustainability debate.

21.06.24
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12
Jun 2024

Headline Sponsors at Bisnow's Build to Rent Annual Conference (BTRAC) 2024

Iain Murray, our Head of Operational Living, gave the opening keynote presentation and joined a panel at the Bisnow BTRAC conference in Canary Wharf, London.

12 June 2024
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21
May 2024

Bidwells at UKREiiF 2024

At the Bidwells pavilion this year, we launched our Productivity Engine report and discussed key topics from it. We examined the crucial role of productivity in UK economic growth and living standards.

21.05.24
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29
Feb 2024

Founder to Founder, Exclusive insights from Oxfordshire’s Leading CEOs

If you were in a room with Oxfordshire’s top CEOs – what would you ask them?

29.02.24
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31
Jan 2024

Offices and Labs Databooks webinar Jan 2024

We heard our experts discuss Bidwells’ latest research on the Offices & Labs market across Cambridge, Oxford, M1 South, and Norfolk & Suffolk.

31.01.24
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06
Dec 2023

Switch on to onshore wind

In this podcast, planning and renewables experts discuss the current situation with Onshore Wind and its relevance to landowners, as well as views from the RSPB for those who wish to know more about the interaction between wildlife and renewable energy developments.

06.12.23
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17
Nov 2023

The challenge of scaling leadership as an organisation grows

When companies are small, it’s easy. Leaders are connected to each element of the business; keeping everyone aligned and motivated. But as companies grow, great leadership becomes harder and harder to deliver.

17.11.23
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19
Oct 2023

Are onshore renewables right for me?

This highly practical webinar held in partnership with Farmers’ Weekly magazine examines the central question being asked by farmers and landowners across England.

19.10.23
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06
Oct 2023

IF Oxford Science & Ideas Festival

We have partnered up with IF Oxford this year to help build science, social and cultural capital in the community we live and work in to help ‘open doors’ to careers in science and technology and support socioeconomic mobility.

06.10.23
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18
Sep 2023

The Future of the Oxford to Cambridge Region Conference

Listen to real estate leaders from across the Oxford-Cambridge Arc discuss key issues facing the region at The Future of the Oxford to Cambridge Region Conference 2023.

18.09.23
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12
Sep 2023

Offices & Labs Databook Presentation

Bidwells bitesize online presentation provided an update on the Offices and Labs Market across Oxford & Cambridge.

12.09.23
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