From Spring to the Budget: The Political Landscape, and what it means for planning and development

Now deep into the Autumn, and with party conference season behind us, DevComms South East warmly welcome you to our upcoming CPD presentation: 'From Spring to the Budget: The political landscape, and what it means for planning and development'

It's been a pivotal few months in UK politics, and the implications for planning and development are significant. This session will cover:

• The ongoing fallout from the May 2026 local elections and how the changing political makeup of local authorities affects projects across the South East and beyond

• Andy Burnham's path to No.10 and what his housebuilding and devolution agenda means for planning policy direction

• Why Local Government Reorganisation has been put under review, which areas are affected, and what the future of LGR and devolution could look like

• A recap of the major policy announcements from this year's party conferences, and what they signal for planning and development