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Andrew Howard is one of the UK’s leading specialists in the politics of planning and development. Andrew now advises a wide range of UK and international clients and has extensive experience of working on high-profile, complex development projects across the country.

As one of the founders of the company, Andrew has ensured BECG’s reputation was built upon securing successful planning consents. His wealth of industry knowledge ensures he provides specialist guidance on a strategic basis for our clients across sectors including commercial, leisure, infrastructure, hotels, energy, waste and resources, residential and transport.

Andrew specialises in the politics of planning and his experience draws both on his industry expertise and his background in community politics. A former Councillor, Chair of an NHS Trust and parliamentary candidate, Andrew has worked across the public sector in health, education and local government. He now leads BECG’s planning and political teams whilst continuing to work directly for clients on key projects.

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Jennifer is an experienced communications professional who has held senior in-house positions at L&Q, and brings a decade of communications experience from the housing association, property, urban development and charity sectors.

At BECG, Jennifer heads up the PR team in London, and leads communications strategies for clients across the built environment.

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Kevin is an experienced political communications consultant who specialises in political advocacy and campaigning for clients across the built environment.

With over a decade’s experience, Kevin leads BECG’s North Region team, helping clients to manage their political, media and stakeholder reputations.

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With a decade of experience in politics, public affairs and public relations, Tom has worked for
some of BECG’s biggest clients.

A former city councillor and adviser to the Deputy Prime Minister, Tom understands the
relationships that govern local council’s across the Northern region and has used this insight
in developing innovative communications strategies for companies such as Aldi, McCarthy & Stone, Peel Group, Miller Homes, Barratt Homes, Taylor Wimpey and Transport for the North.

Prior to joining BECG, Tom worked in corporate communications for the largest listed water company in the UK, where he managed
relationships with its regulators and key stakeholders.

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Sarah has a wealth of experience in developing stakeholder engagement and public affairs strategies across London and the South East.

Sarah has worked for major housebuilders such as Redrow and Taylor Wimpey, housing associations ranging from One Housing to Home Group, hotel operators and large build to rent developers, Greystar
and Essential Living.

Notably, Sarah led the engagement on the UK’s first
ever purpose-built family PRS development and has increasingly focused on setting early engagement strategies for estate regeneration projects.

Outside London, Sarah has worked with both the Local and Neighbourhood planning process to secure strategic allocations.

Prior to this, Sarah worked in the House of Commons for two Conservative Members of Parliament and holds a comprehensive knowledge of the legislative process.

Beyond BECG, Sarah remains politically active and is a Councillor in the London Borough of Barnet.

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A former local Councillor, Miles is a public affairs professional with extensive experience of engaging with national and local politicians in support of development projects. Based in our Winchester office, Miles has delivered community consultation and stakeholder engagement for a number of key clients in the retirement living and house-building sectors.

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