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With five weeks to go until polling day, both Westminster Labour and the Westminster Conservatives have now published their manifestos for the 7 May local elections. For anyone with interests in the borough, they are worth reading carefully. Westminster is genuinely in play. Labour won control of the council in 2022 for the first time…

Photo: ©Gensler Hedry Appointed by JP Morgan Asset Management to Support 140 Aldersgate in the City of London Hedry has been appointed by JP Morgan Asset Management to lead stakeholder engagement and consultation for plans to reposition 140 Aldersgate Street, a prominent office building in the City of London. Located between Farringdon and the…

Hedry hosted an exclusive breakfast roundtable with Cllr Johnny Thalassites, Lead Member for Environment and Planning at the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, bringing together senior figures from across the property, development and business community. We were also joined remotely by Cllr Cem Kemahli, Lead Member for Finance, Digital and Efficiency, giving attendees the…

Plans have been submitted to Westminster City Council for Paddington Hub, a major new clinical life sciences building adjacent to St Mary’s Hospital, marking an important milestone for London’s life sciences ecosystem. Designed by global architecture practice HOK, the team behind the Francis Crick Institute, the proposals will deliver a highly flexible, purpose-built environment for…

The Oxford Street Development Corporation (OSDC) has announced the appointment of its Board, with members convening for the first time tomorrow (7 January) at City Hall. The inaugural meeting marks a major milestone for Oxford Street. Following years of consultation, political debate and preparation, the regeneration of the capital’s flagship high street has…

Our new weekly podcast, Political Business, hosted by Nathan Parsad-Wyatt and Kevin McKeever, has released an episode dedicated entirely to Budget 25 – what it means, why it matters and how businesses should respond. In this Budget Special, Nathan and Kevin break down the political strategy behind the announcements, assess the winners and losers, and explore the implications for growth, investment, tax,…

Hedry is pleased to share that Westminster City Council has approved a sensitive infill housing scheme within the St John’s Wood Conservation Area, delivering much-needed family homes for the Abercorn Estate. Designed by Robin Snell and Partners, with planning consultancy support from Newmark UK, the scheme introduces three new low-rise buildings that sit comfortably alongside…

Hedry Directors Nathan Parsad-Wyatt and Kevin McKeever were pleased to attend the Westminster Property Association’s Annual Lunch last week at the Grosvenor House Hotel. The event remains one of the most important gatherings for those shaping the future of central London. This year’s programme included an address from WPA Chair James Raynor, who spoke about…

Hedry consultant Oscar Houseago was proud to take part in the Lady Mayor’s Procession in the City of London last weekend, representing the Worshipful Company of Communicators. The procession is one of the City’s longest-standing civic traditions, bringing together representatives from the livery movement and wider society to celebrate the institutions, trades and values that…

Our new weekly podcast, Political Business, hosted by Nathan Parsad-Wyatt and Kevin McKeever, is now live — with four episodes already out and new discussions released every week. Each episode unpacks the stories, strategies and personalities shaping UK politics — and explores what they mean for business, investment and the economy. From tax and trade…

Hedry has been appointed by Aviva Investors to lead all stakeholder engagement and consultation for plans to transform 35 New Broad Street, a landmark heritage building in the heart of the City of London. Located within the New Broad Street Conservation Area, the building currently provides over 102,000 sq ft of office space and four…

Hedry is delighted to have been appointed by The Pollen Estate to lead and support all public affairs activity across its historic Mayfair portfolio. The Pollen Estate owns and manages one of London’s most prestigious areas - home to Savile Row and Cork Street Galleries - and is recognised for its considered stewardship and long-term commitment to the…