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DeHavilland’s new report assesses the political landscape ahead of May’s London elections

Tuesday, 21 February 2012

DeHavilland’s London Mayoral & London Assembly Elections 2012 Report is a complete guide to the elections in May. As well as providing background information on London’s political system and its institutions, we look at the recent history of London’s political affiliations and the way these elections fit in with the context of national politics.

In addition to Ken Livingstone and Boris Johnson, we look at the other candidates taking part, and where they hope to influence the outcome of the election and the policies of the winner, even if they are not victorious themselves.

The powers of the Mayor are assessed, as are the policies on transport, crime and policing, housing, economic development and the environment that the candidates are putting forward in their bid to be victorious in May. DeHavilland’s guide examines the impact that the London 2012 Olympics could have on the outcome and tracks public opinion as the elections draw ever closer.

Tim Barnes, Head of Content, DeHavilland explains “The year’s London Mayoral election is expected to be the closest ever, as Ken Livingstone and Boris Johnson go head-to-head once again. DeHavilland’s report is a comprehensive guide to the Mayoral and Assembly elections in May, and sets the key campaigning priorities in context”.

To download your free copy of DeHavilland’s London Mayoral & London Assembly Elections 2012 Report, visit: http://www1.dehavilland.co.uk/downloads

DeHavilland’s State of the Nation 2011 report finds optimism in a post-Comprehensive Spending Review economy

Monday, 24 October 2011

Based on a survey of the public affairs community, this report analyses the results across five different sectors – corporate, membership organisation, charity, research and consultancy sectors – to determine on a group-by-group basis what they think about the state of the UK’s economy and what they feel are the main issues affecting both their organisations and the wider political environment.

The report found that most respondents believe that there will be an overall decline in the economic situation in the UK over the coming year. Only around 26% of people surveyed suggested that there would be an improvement of any kind (large or small), compared to 48% of respondents stating that they expected a decline. However pessimistic though the respondents seem to be regarding the UK's economy in 2012, when compared to last year's results, there is some optimism: the 2010 State of the Nation survey found that 21% of respondents expected an improvement in the following year, compared to 60% expecting a decline.

There is also an increasing trend towards moderation, with a lower percentage of people expecting a large decline in the general economic situation in the 2011 survey than in 2010 (13% to 26%); however, an equivalently low number of respondents expected a large improvement in both years (1% and 0% respectively).

To find out more about the State of the Nation 2011 report, visit http://www1.dehavilland.co.uk/reports/stateofthenation11 where the Executive Summary is available to download.

Amendment made to Energy Bill after third reading in Parliament

Thursday, 15 September 2011

In Parliament yesterday (14 September 2011) a number of amendments were made to the Energy Bill as it was debated in its third reading.  Energy and Climate Change Secretary Chris Huhne said that the centrepiece of the Bill was the Green Deal. 

Government technical amendments were made to ensure that when collecting payments, energy companies were acting in an agent and trustee capacity for the green deal provider.

Meanwhile amendment 30 related to the role of professionals and the importance of protecting customers, while allowing the green deal to thrive.

New Clauses were agreed regarding apprenticeships, nuclear decommissioning, transmission charging and consultation.

Energy and Climate Change Minister Gregory Barker said, “The green deal is an opportunity not only for homes and households, but for businesses and communities. There will be more detail in the consultation document, which we intend to publish next month, about how the green deal will be tailored for non-domestic—invariably business—customers. The UK’s building stock is a key sector of our annual carbon reporting, so the green deal’s contribution to both domestic and non-domestic buildings will be covered.”

Understanding the depth of potential created by the Green Deal is fundamental for the construction industry and its supply change so they are able to take advantage of the commercial opportunities. 

Greg Barker from the Department of Energy and Climate Change has said; “The Green Deal will be the biggest home improvement programme since the Second World War, shifting our outdated draughty homes from the past into the future, so it’s vital people can trust it.” (www.decc.gov.uk).

Energy and retail companies are already making ground, as H&V News explored in August (http://www.hvnplus.co.uk/news/green-deal-warning/8618928.article).  The Chartered Institute of Marketing Construction Industry Group found that only 35% of product manufacturers believe the Green Deal will be an important opportunity and that only 31% currently have suitable products available.  British Gas, among other companies, is already planning on strategies to embrace the Green Deal (http://www.britishgas.co.uk/greendeal.html).  They are already working with Sainsbury’s offering energy efficient products (http://www.sainsburysenergy.com/).

DeHavilland in partnership with Glenigan, is holding an event The Green Deal: Clarifying the Commercial and Economic Opportunities, in London on the 23-24 November.  This 2-day conference will look at the Green Deal Policy as it progresses to into law, examine how it will work in practice and outline the implications for all links in the UK construction industry and its supply chain.

The Green Deal Conference will explore the opportunities and pitfalls of the Bill and also give the construction industry a chance to listen to ministers and directly feedback through Q&A sessions.  Sessions will also include case studies and information on the Green Deal with regards to social housing, private housing and non-residential buildings, discussion panels covering policy and barriers to sale and insight into how the financials will work. 

Eddie Tuttle, Public Affairs and Policy Manager at the CIOB says; “The CIOB acknowledges that Construction and the Built Environment will be key to the success of the Government’s Green Deal.  This event is timely in bringing together a number of the players and issues so that there is a dissemination and engagement in this crucial policy arena”.

For more information on this conference or to download the agenda go to http://www.emapconferences.co.uk/thegreendeal/ or contact jenny.vyas@emap.com, or call 0845 056 8339.

DeHavilland announces the launch of its Local Councillor Database

Monday, 8 August 2011

Political intelligence and parliamentary monitoring provider DeHavilland has announced the launch of its Local Councillor Database.  The database contains the contact details of 3,500+ local councillors with decision-making powers in the UK. It includes the decision-making contact’s full name, job title, council address as well as portfolio areas, portfolio responsibilities, tel, email address, etc.

The database has been created in response to the changing political landscape. Brian Nolk, Managing Director explains: “As the Mayor of London takes on more responsibilities and the Localism Bill receives its second reading, this year sees the beginnings of a cultural shift in power from central government back into the hands of individuals, communities and councils.  The Local Councillor Database has been created so that public affairs professionals can gain access to the contact details of key decision-makers so they can continue to influence policy and inform their strategy for their clients or their organisation, at a local level.”

He goes on to say, “The evolution of the new DeHavilland is well underway with the launch of the database, as well as our forthcoming London Service both of which will be ready for party conference season.”

DeHavilland launches new London service for Party Conference Season 2011

Thursday, 21 July 2011

Political intelligence firm DeHavilland has announced the launch of its new online service; DeHavilland London, scheduled to be available this autumn in time for Party Conference Season. The service will significantly increase DeHavilland’s portfolio of features, and is a precursor of other new product developments coming through later this year and into 2012.

London will be the focus of political attention in 2012 with the Mayoral elections and the Olympics whilst the Localism Bill is expected to hand the newly elected Mayor and the London Boroughs more powers over housing, economic development, regeneration and the Olympic legacy. The London Assembly for its part will see its ability to scrutinise policy grow.

Accordingly, DeHavilland London will provide comprehensive monitoring of:

  • London Assembly, including Mayor’s Question time, plenary meetings, committee sessions and reports, and Assembly press releases and publications
  • Greater London Authority and the Mayor’s Office including operations notices, press releases and publications so you can keep up-to-date with the latest developments to inform your or your client's strategy
  • A weekly London-specific forthcoming events planner, containing the business of the London Assembly, Mayoral engagements, London government report publication dates and relevant stakeholder events so you can plan ahead.

“The evolution of the new DeHavilland service is under way this year,” said Managing Director Brian Nolk. “Beginning with the development of our UK Local Councillor Database and the London service, we are planning a series of product improvements which will be rolled out through the second half of 2011 and into 2012.”
 
Roger Wilmott, the newly appointed Chief Technology Officer of Emap Insight added, “Fresh investment in the DeHavilland platform, product and service will see a significant overhaul of the product’s breadth, depth and functionality. We will be harnessing the considerable resources and experience of Emap’s technology team to delivering improvements to the service on a rolling basis over the next 12 months.”