Looks like Larry the Cat is first in for a cabinet appointment whilst Chris Mason is still headlining the BBC News (UK) - Keir Starmer has only been PM for 30mins

This is brilliant news for my friend and former colleague Darren Jones MP. Bristol has a cabinet minister.

Two of the smartest junior ministerial appointments - whatever anyone’s political views - are - James Timpson as prisons minister - Sir Patrick Vallance as Science Minister Both on top of their brief and will make an immediate difference. gov.uk/government/new…

It is a real honour to have been appointed Minister of State at @luhc Tackling the housing crisis and boosting economic growth is integral to national renewal. Time to get to work.

Looking forward to seeing the planning and CPO reform brought forward by Matthew Pennycook MP in his ministerial role in @luhc - a glimpse of what’s in store from this interview inews.co.uk/news/abour-pla…

This government was elected with a mandate to take immediate action to boost Britain's energy independence. The onshore wind ban is a symbol of how bad decisions in the last fourteen years have put up energy bills for families. Today, it ends. gov.uk/government/pub…

Within 72 hours of a new government we have new planning policy which overturns the effective ban on onshore wind in England with a new Policy Statement. Other measures include the promise of looking to introduce onshore wind into the NSIP system gov.uk/government/pub…

LEGAL Claire Wilkinson of Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP presents the insights offered during a roundtable discussion of industry experts at UKREiif 2024 egi.co.uk/legal/brick-by…

The housing sector in the North East is changing after the recent devolution deal and new Mayoral appointment 🏡💹 But exactly what changes are in store? Julia Thomson from Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP's Residential team reveals all in The Northern Echo ▶️ ow.ly/50H250SsNAa

A clear shift in approach under the new government with several pro development renewables announcements already from ⁦Department for Energy Security and Net Zero⁩ and more to come theguardian.com/environment/ar…

With rising demands for new housing developments in the UK, is building 'up' rather than 'out' the solution? 🏡⏫ In Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP's brand new episode of #PlanningUnplugged, we're exploring the unique needs tall buildings must meet in the planning sector 👀🆙 ow.ly/SlRg50SyA8P

England built one wind turbine on land last year. This is a depressing statistic but great that Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP colleagues helped deliver this for Ambition LW. With the de facto ban lifted let’s hope there’s a significant acceleration of schemes. thetimes.com/article/ac2cfc…

This is how far the UK has fallen behind.

Work in real estate? ✅ Based in Bristol? ✅ Free on Thursday 26 September? ✅ Then come along to our next quarterly talk to keep up with the latest industry news – from reflections on the recent election to getting hot on all things heat networks 🔥 ow.ly/kwpl30sFVXc

Did you know that delivering biodiversity net gain is a now statutory requirement? 🏡🌲 If you're a developer, LPA or land manager, you'll need to get to grips with them – fast ❗ Our new BNG timeline sets out the process from start to finish 🆕 ow.ly/ulnr50TcfzH

Very impressive setting for Planning Inspectorate DCO hearings this week for the National Highways A46 Newark scheme held in The Renaissance at Kelham Hall

With thanks to the media team Bristol Bears Women 🐻 I was able to be pitchside for the Premiership Women's Rugby match v Harlequins Women 🃏 on Friday night. All great fun.

Always good to catch up with colleagues from the UK and US whilst up in Newcastle - I’ve never seen the Tyne so still on a crisp winter evening.

As part of National Apprenticeship Week I was interviewed with my Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP colleague Amela Kasemi by ITN Business’s Sangeeta Kandola to share experiences of our solicitor apprenticeship scheme. Here’s the link to the short film with some useful insight. m.youtube.com/watch?v=DaCqPS…

Ready, set, go! Applications for Womble Bond Dickinson Foundation's grant funding are now open 🚦 So if you work for a registered charity in the UK, what are you waiting for? ❗ To be in the running, check our criteria and fill out the form 🏃‍♀️🏃 ow.ly/X3R730sK13a