Elevated podium provides platform for Twickenham station transformation
A new concrete podium more than half the size of Twickenham’s rugby pitch has been successfully lifted into position over the platforms at Twickenham station as part of a major [...]
Rise of the YIMBYS: Over 60% of Londoners now back increased development in their neighbourhoods
On 19th June 2018, Forty Shillings and Forefront Market Research will release the findings of a comprehensive new poll that shows just how far public attitudes towards housebuilding and development [...]
On a night of few changes, the Tories win the expectations game
As the party leaders digest today's local election results, it is Theresa May who will be happiest with her party's performance, albeit with signs of trouble ahead in some Tory [...]
London Stansted Airport delighted by strong support for the airport’s plans for responsible growth
As Uttlesford District Council (UDC) closed its statutory public consultation on London Stansted’s planning application that will make best use of the airport’s single runway, the airport’s Chief Executive, Ken [...]
Government champions innovation in bid to build well-designed homes
Ministers call on industry to embrace the latest innovations to make sure we are building the good quality homes that our country needs. As part of the government’s focus on [...]
Local elections 2018 – When are the results expected?
More than 4,000 local Council seats are up for election on 3 May 2018. Most eyes will be on London where there are all out elections and Labour is optimistic [...]
Why Forty Shillings has joined the APPC
This month Forty Shillings became the newest member agency to join the Association of Professional Political Consultants (APPC). A number of people have, quite reasonably, asked why we took this [...]
Bishop’s Stortford Goods Yard plans gets the go-ahead
East Herts District Council’s Development Management Committee has resolved to grant approval for Solum, the Network Rail and Kier Property joint venture, to redevelop the former goods yard site at [...]
Agreement signed on £75 million Dartford town centre regeneration
Dartford Borough Council and Homes England have signed an agreement with national developer and urban regeneration specialist, Muse Developments, to take forward the £75 million regeneration of the town’s Westgate [...]
Biggin Hill Airport secures permission for new hotel
The London Borough of Bromley has approved plans for a new 54 bed hotel at Biggin Hill Airport. Comprising of 54 en-suite double bedrooms, a small restaurant, lounge and gym, [...]