Post-Election breakfast seminars

40 leading developers and planning consultants attended a breakfast briefing in central Bristol, one of seven held around the UK, hosted by Meeting Place Communications to discuss the impact of the General Election result on the industry.

Ian Thorn, Director of Meeting Place Communications, gave an in-depth assessment of what the Conservative - Lib Dem coalition will mean for the industry. Simon Prescott, Partner at Barton Willmore, looked at the technical constraints of the new approach and Bristol City Council Leader Barbara Janke assessed the opportunities to deliver more pleasant and liveable developments while acting responsibly in ensuring adequate numbers of affordable housing is forthcoming. There were questions from an audience which included housing developers, renewable energy developers, planners and transport specialists.