Annabel Le Lohé MRTPI, Brookbanks’ Development and Planning Manager, chaired the Young Planners Conference for the Royal Town Planning Institute! The event was attended by many young planners up and down the country to share in their knowledge and passions for the industry.
Annabel reflects on the RTPI Young Planners’ Conference: “It was a pleasure to Chair the Conference last week, connecting with so many enthusiastic minds in the profession and considering the theme of Utopia or Dystopia. This is incredibly relevant working for a master developer, as when supporting clients in delivering new communities, we must be mindful of the way our profession shapes the world and making a genuinely positive impact.”
Brookbanks recently hosted an insightful webinar on the Building Safety Act 2022, shedding light on the evolving landscape of building safety regulations in England. The session, led by Associate Director Jack Kenny, covered the Act’s implications, industry challenges, and Brookbanks’ proactive approach to compliance.
In the heart of Portsmouth Harbour, nestled on The Camber, stands a building that embodies ambition, precision, and sustainability the Ben Ainslie Racing Headquarters. Conceived as the nerve centre for Sir Ben Ainslie’s 2021 America’s Cup challenge, this prestigious facility is more than just a workplace; it’s a symbol of cutting-edge design and collaborative engineering.
Following a high-profile resignation by Angela Rayner over a tax issue, UK prime minister Sir Keir Starmer moved swiftly to appoint Steve Reed as the new Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government. Reed, who previously served as Environment Secretary, inherits Rayner’s housing brief at a critical juncture. He has launched his tenure with a promise to “get Britain building” so that “everyone has access to affordable, safe homes and thriving communities”.