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Virtual Party Conference Season: What does it mean for infrastructure and development?

This year (2020), all of the major political parties held their annual conferences online. Laura Cunliffe-Hall explores the key announcements […]

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White Paper underlines ‘engage early’ ethos – but plan-makers must beware digital exclusion

The Government published its White Paper on Planning for the Future last month, sparking debate on whether its proposals would […]

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Delivering the National Infrastructure Commission’s Vision

The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) recently released a report urging government to increase the UK’s renewables target from 50% to […]

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Twenty four months that have changed the way I work: Fiona’s anniversary insights

Copper Consultancy’s Senior Account Manager Fiona Woolston reflects on an eventful first two-years with the company and her transition from […]

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Bitesize Insights – ‘National policies for local ambitions’

Copper’s newly launched Economic Development practice has released the first in a series of Bitesize Insights, entitled ‘National policies for […]

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Recovery and social housing: Why affordable homes need to be at the heart of the economic recovery from COVID-19

As the effects of the ongoing housing crisis continue to be exacerbated by COVID-19, Laura Cunliffe-Hall explores why more social […]

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Five reasons to invest in the West Midlands

The West Midlands – once the cradle of the Industrial Revolution – is emerging as a political and economic juggernaut […]

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Turning words into action: Has the Summer Economic Statement done enough to build confidence in net zero?

After Copper Consultancy recently brought together three leaders from the construction, energy and utility sectors to discuss the topic of […]

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Economic recovery relies on more than a joined-up planning system: it’s about people, as well as processes

It is clear that in the wake of COVID-19, we need to adapt and innovate to support the UK’s recovery. […]

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