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Competition for land in the rural sector is fierce. Really fierce. Is there actually space for all the farming, forestry, field sports, rewilding and recreation we want to do?

Befriending Bracken

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The importance of fostering inclusive growth in Cambridge as the life sciences sector continues to enjoy stratospheric success was debated at a recent Bidwells event joined by Bidwells Planning Partner Guy Kaddish. Here are Guy’s three big key takeaways.

How Planning can drive inclusivity in Cambridge during its Life Sciences boom

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Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Chloe Smith, delivered a speech at our Creating a Scientific Superpower Conference on the 28th June. She outlined how the government is working together with businesses, investors and academia to drive forward innovation and deliver growth across the UK.

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Chloe Smith, delivered a speech at our Creating a Scientific Superpower Conference

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Fraser Smith, Associate in our Energy & Renewables team shares insights in this blog on accelerating the transition to clean power.

Renewable Energy Revolution

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Heritage Consultant, Holly Rowland, talks us through the new Listed Buildings Order introduced in Kensington and Chelsea, and what this means for the retrofit of listed buildings in London and nationwide.

New Consent Orders for the Retrofit of Listed Buildings

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Graduate Landscape Architect & Urban Designer, Thomas Bacon, discusses why boundaries and edges are such a vital aspect of urban design, and why a collaborative approach is key, in his latest blog.

Why boundaries and edges are an integral part of the urban design process

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To supercharge the Oxford-Cambridge arc and the economy at large, the government must follow through its intention to liberalise planning bottlenecks.

Will planning reform be enough to deliver the help scientists really need?

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Our Bidwells Bitesize blog series offers insights into investing in life sciences real estate. The 4 editions cover repurposing, value, design and clusters.

Bidwells Bitesize: Investing in Life Sciences

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Martina Sechi, Associate and Head of Landscape & Townscape Assessment, discusses which barriers lie in the way of “tall” buildings in UK cities.

A Tale of Three Cities

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Retrofitting enables building owners and property developers to future-proof their assets through the design of a building, maximising energy efficiency and upgrading the building fabric to reduce carbon emissions.

Implementing a roadmap to net zero carbon through retrofit

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Navigating the world of school estate management, construction and planning can feel like a minefield, especially when there are constraints on your existing site and a demand for modern facilities. We’ve asked experts from our Project Management, Planning and Building Surveying teams some questions about how to best manage your independent school estate.

How you can enhance your Independent school estate - Q&A with Bidwells’ education experts

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Principal Planner, Suzi Green, questions whether there is a long-term vision for Central Milton Keynes in the backdrop of a rapidly changing development context.

Sites for Sore Eyes: What’s the Plan for Central Milton Keynes?

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BTR Open & Operating Report | Regional

Since our last report in 2023, the number of operational BTR homes in our seven focus regional cities has increased 15% from 25,350 to 30,068.

04.11.24
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The Oxford Advantage

Mills & Reeve and Bidwells have partnered together to deliver a unique insight into the Oxford, Cambridge, London arc – often called the ‘Golden Triangle’ – that will explore the way businesses in the technology, life sciences and real estate sectors work together.

01.09.24
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The Productivity Paradox

Download this report to read both part one & two of 'The Productivity Paradox'

2024
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Understanding the slowdown and unlocking £8,600 in lost income

While rising productivity does not guarantee a successful economy and happy society, it certainly helps.

2024
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Commercialising Science

Significant real estate lettings tell the story of a country highly attractive to global giants from Apple and Amazon to Moderna and MSD, but which struggles to nurture and retain our own innovative SMEs to scale. This is not to say the UK has an unimpressive record.

2024
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When Will We Solve the Housing Shortage?

England suffers from a shortage of housing.

2024
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Powering Productivity

Just the title of this report, The Productivity Engine, reminds us of breakthrough technologies and the immense potential for renewable electricity to power our future.

2024
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Norfolk & Suffolk Industrial Databook - August 2024

Our latest Databook provides an update on the Norfolk & Suffolk Industrial Market

21.08.24
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Cambridgeshire Industrial Databook - August 2024

Our latest Databook provides an update on the Cambridgeshire Industrial Market

21.08.24
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M1 South Industrial Databook - August 2024

Our latest Databook provides an update on the M1 South Industrial Market

21.08.24
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Oxfordshire Industrial Databook - August 2024

Our latest Databook provides an update on the Oxfordshire Industrial Market

21.08.24
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Offices & Labs Databook Oxford - July 2024

A return of VC funding and renewed interest from multi-national pharma companies.

Summer 2024
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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
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21
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
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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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Nov 2024

Bidwells at FBIS 2024

Join Bidwells at Stand FM628 at this year’s Farm Business Innovation Show, part of the Land Leisure and Tourism Conference at the NEC Birmingham.

6th - 7th November 2024
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29
Oct 2024

AI Festival - The Future Workspace: How the Tech Evolution is Shaping Milton Keynes

Explore how evolving technologies, and the convergence of science and tech, are transforming workspaces and property demand in Milton Keynes.

29th October 2024
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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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