Author: The Thorncliffe team

When I met Sajid Javid last night, he was relaxed in anticipation of his big day today. The linking theme in the White Paper is Britain’s low rate of housebuilding, with the carrot and the stick both used to increase it. Carrots include a change in planning policy to encourage higher densities on urban sites.… Continue reading Housing White Paper

At Thorncliffe, we have a lively approach to community – after all, most of us are or have been, elected representatives and serve our local community every day. But it’s not just our colleagues who give their time to community. We think we, as a community, should value this input and help them and others… Continue reading Happy LandAid Day

Last week saw the debate in Parliament of a new Private Members Bill to extend the Lobbying Act, which has now been in force for 18 months. It seemed like a good time to reiterate how Thorncliffe ensures compliance with the Act, and our thoughts as to whether it should be extended. The most crucial… Continue reading Lobbying Act – a review

With a packed audience of around 100 developers, we welcomed former Deputy Mayor Sir Edward Lister to the Carlton Club this week to be quizzed by our MD Richard Patient. Sir Edward was light hearted about the recent attacks from the new London Mayor on Boris Johnson’s record on housing and affordable housing, saying it… Continue reading Developers welcome Sir Edward Lister

Lobbyists regulator, Alison White, head of the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists, today set out her proposals to ensure all those lobbying Government are doing the necessary internal checks within their own organisations. Speaking at a conference organised by ORCL, the Office of the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists, Alison White said “I am concerned that due… Continue reading Thorncliffe ensures compliance with ORCL