‘Understanding the business of politics and media’ Government Relations & Communications “Planning Credentials”

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Government Relations & Communications

“Planning Credentials”

‘Understanding the business of politics and media’

Where every client counts...

Leading independent public affairs consultancy

Combining big agency expertise with small agency dynamism

Experienced in Property, Planning and Construction

Understanding government from the parish-pump to the Palace of Westminster

Hands-on, director-level involvement in every client account


• Political Auditing– We produce communication analysis: identifying key stakeholders, media audiences and local influencers and decision makers.

• Lobbying- Telephone canvassing, one-to-one meetings, presentations, case-making materials such as letters, briefings and key summaries.

• Strategic Communications– Local print, broadcasting,

• Media Relations- press events and media launches, message development and opinion polling.

• Public Consultation- We produce community consultation documents, exhibition boards, brochures, exhibitions, door- to- door leaflets and newspaper adverts.

Planning Services


We specialise in a number of fields and have developed specialist expertise in:

Retail and RegenerationWorking with high street retail groups across a range of issues including urban environment, transport and corporate reputation.

Property and PlanningAssisting leading developers and house builders to support mixed-use regeneration schemes in UK towns and cities. Also advising major construction companies on stakeholder liaison.

Transport and TravelWorking with leading transport operators, travel companies and public bodies on their media profile, corporate reputation and government relations.

Environment and SustainabilityAssisting public bodies and environmental technology companies with stakeholder consultation and their wider profile.

Sectors


• Wates HomesSecured a site for 220 homes in Local Plan for Wealden District Council

• ArrowcroftObtained a CPO order from London Borough of Croydon for a major mixed-use regeneration site

• WaitroseAchieved 25,000 sq ft of retail floor space for relocated store in West Ealing

• Crest Nicholson RegenerationStaged a successful visit for Communities Secretary Eric Pickles to Woolston Riverside Development

• Willmott Dixon Developed a series of “White Papers” on key construction issues for briefing leading politicians

Experience


Development

SPIRITBOND


The people who make Cavendish different

Alex Challoner Managing Director Over 15 years’ experience in Leading communications agencies

Property and Construction Specialist

Former adviser to Conservative Party including the Steve Norris London Mayoral Campaign 2000

Advised Aberdeen Asset Management, Prudential portfolio, Crest Nicholson regeneration, The Bedford Estate, Waitrose and Arrowcroft.

Gareth MorganAssociate Director

Worked at Cavendish since 2004

Studied Politics at Exeter and European social policy at LSE

Previously worked as a researcher for think-tank Politeia and as a Public Affairs Officer for British Waterways

Advises Spiritbond and previously John Lewis and Wates Homes

The Planning Team


David FanthorpeSenior Consultant

20 years experience in Public Affairs

Former Whitehall civil servant, conservative councillor, parliamentary candidate and Deputy Director of the Conservative research department under Margaret Thatcher

Has worked for a range of planning and construction clients.

Samuel EmeryAccount Executive

Non- practicing barrister and former researcher to new Conservative MP

Active member of the Bow Group’s Policy Committee for Home Affairs, and Political and Democratic Reform

Advises Crest Nicholson, Willmott Dixon and Aberdeen Asset Management

The Planning Team


Debbie Aplin, Managing Director, Crest Nicholson Regeneration

“Cavendish has worked successfully with Crest Nicholson for a number of years to develop our reputation with key opinion-formers and decision-makers at Westminster. Last year this resulted in a visit by the new Communities Secretary, Rt Hon Eric Pickles MP, to one of our key stragetic development sites at Woolston, Riverside in Southampton.”

Testimonials


Rob Stone, Project Manager, Octagon Developments Ltd“Cavendish’s understanding of the issues surrounding the local community and the politics of Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea were second to none”

Testimonials


Daniel Carter, Arrowcroft“Using their network of existing contacts within London, Cavendish were able to assist Arrowcroft Group convince the newly elected Conservative administration of Croydon Council to back our proposals for a major redevelopment adjacent to East Croydon Station”.

Testimonials


Dynamic, established consultancy

Experienced consultants

Completely client-focused

Director-level involvement in every account

Why ?

Documents

‘Understanding the business of politics and media’ Government Relations & Communications “Planning Credentials”