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Hedry has been leading the community and political engagement for the Paddington Hub — an ambitious proposal to transform the former Imperial College Medical School site beside St Mary’s Hospital into a new centre for clinical life sciences research and innovation. Our work includes all engagement, from stakeholder meetings with local representatives, senior politicians, and…

Planning applications have now been submitted for the refurbishment and enhancement of 28–32 Pembridge Gardens in Kensington. Hedry has supported SAV Group with all political and community engagement throughout this project. The proposals will sensitively restore three listed buildings to provide high-quality student accommodation, with improvements to the heritage fabric, interiors…

The Government and Mayor of London have unveiled a long-awaited ‘Homes for London’ package, designed to kickstart housebuilding across the capital and address London’s declining rate of housing delivery. The package introduces a series of time-limited measures aimed at unlocking stalled schemes and increasing the number of deliverable planning consents. Key measures include: Reduced affordable…

We are delighted to welcome James Goldstone to our sister consultancy Lowick as an Associate. James brings over a decade of experience in planning communications, public affairs, and community engagement, with particular expertise across south and west London. He has delivered successful consultation and political engagement strategies for leading clients including Berkeley Homes, L&Q, Goodman,…

Hedry supported New West End Company (NWEC) in hosting its evening reception at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, bringing together business leaders, industry partners and key political stakeholders to discuss the priorities of the UK’s flagship retail and leisure destinations. Guest speakers Cllr Paul Swaddle, Leader of the Opposition at Westminster City Council, and…

Hedry supported High Streets UK (HSUK) in organising its Tourism Forum in Edinburgh, bringing together business leaders and policymakers from across the UK to discuss the future of the visitor economy. The session focused on proposals for overnight visitor levies, with HSUK calling for businesses to have a voice in their design and rollout…

Hedry supported the planning application on behalf of Burberry for its Spring/Summer 2026 show at Perks Field, Kensington Palace - marking the brand’s return to the site for the first time in nearly a decade. Our role included supporting stakeholder engagement with surrounding embassies, residents’ groups, the Royal Household, and the Royal Borough…

Hedry is proud to have supported New West End Company (NWEC) in preparing and launching its 2026–2031 Business Plan, The Future is West End — setting out a record £60 million investment to secure the district’s place as one of the world’s leading retail and leisure destinations. The plan outlines how, over the next five…

Westminster City Council has approved plans for the redevelopment of Charles House, Leicester Place, delivering a new Zedwell Hotel in the heart of London’s West End. The scheme by Criterion Hospitality will transform a former office building into a sustainable 230-room hotel, supporting the area’s cultural and night-time economy while safeguarding the character…

Location: London (Hybrid working) Type: Full-time Apply with CV and Cover Letter to: talent@hedry.co.uk About Us Hedry is a fast-growing public affairs consultancy built for today’s fast-moving and highly political world. We sit at the intersection of politics, policy, business and place – delivering integrated campaigns, political insight, strategic counsel, planning communications, and support for…

Hedry hosted Tom Sleigh, Chair of the City of London’s Planning & Transportation Committee, for his first industry roundtable in the role. Held at The Ivy City Garden, the breakfast brought together leading developers, planners and advisors for an open discussion on the future of the Square Mile. Tom shared reflections on his first month…

New West End Company (NWEC), which represents over 600 businesses across London’s West End, has appointed newly launched consultancy Hedry to lead its public affairs strategy, provide strategic counsel, and support corporate communications as it prepares for a new five-year Business Improvement District (BID) term. Hedry’s appointment comes at a critical time for the West…