We are delighted to announce two promotions with our business!
Paul Boileau moves up to Executive Chairman (from Group Managing Director) and Andrew Thorley steps up to Group Managing Director (from Managing Director).
Well done both!
Paul comments: “We have made a number of advancements in our business this year, alongside our future strategy to deliver real benefits and the Brookbanks’ difference to our clients.
As we continue to shape our unique independent brand across the sectors we operate within, we are driven to ingrain our holistic approach, seek out value improvement on our projects, and continually develop the skill sets and expertise within our diverse teams.
Surrounded by these industry leading people, a strong management team and our amazing clients, I look forward to seeing the next steps for the Company.”
The UK’s housing delivery challenge is well-documented. Yet amid the national conversation about planning reform, infrastructure, and build-out rates, one group consistently punches above its weight: Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise (SME) housebuilders. SMEs are a vital part of the solution, but they face very real and persistent hurdles development strategies.
At Brookbanks, we know EV charging becomes far more manageable when it’s approached as part of a wider development picture rather than an isolated task. Rising regulatory demands, limited capacity, cost pressures and the realities of underground or enclosed parking all interact in ways that can affect programme, viability and long‑term performance. This article looks at the recurring challenges we see across residential, commercial and mixed‑use projects and the practical steps that help developments meet Part S requirements, manage grid limitations, integrate load‑balancing and smart‑charging systems, and plan for solar PV and battery storage. The aim is to provide clear, grounded insight that helps teams design EV strategies that genuinely stand up to modern development demands.
Welcome to our February 2026 newsletter. In this issue, we will be sharing what’s been happening over the past month, including our two new podcasts highlighting the common pitfalls around S278 and S38 highway approvals, and what the Planning & Infrastructure Bill means for developers in England and Wales, with special guest Mark Harris from HBF Wales. We’re also looking back on our latest article, which explored how unspent S106 and CIL funds create opportunities to review, challenge and optimise legacy obligations, and why combining planning expertise with commercial insight is key to unlocking value. Plus, we are rounding off by showcasing one of our team's achievements.