Cratus Group

As the year draws to a close, we want to take a heartfelt moment to wish all our friends, partners, and associates a joyful Christmas filled with warmth and cheer, and a New Year brimming with success and prosperity. 🎄✨🎅 Thank you for being a part of our journey this year—we look forward to achieving even greater things together in 2025. Stay safe, stay joyful, and see you in the New Year! Warm wishes, Cratus Group 💫

We're thrilled to embark on a new partnership with Darren Rodwell, Dan Swords and Harlow Council as part of the Inclusive Growth Partnership. Together, the Partnership will help shape an inclusive growth strategy that delivers real opportunities and meaningful change for Harlow’s community. Inclusive Growth is about more than development—it’s about people, and we’re excited to work with Darren to bring that experience to Harlow, helping to unlock its potential and ensure growth benefits everyone. By working closely with the council, partners, and residents, the Partnership will develop a shared vision for Harlow—one rooted in ambition and collaboration. Contact us if you’d like to explore how the Inclusive Growth Partnership can support your journey toward inclusive growth. #Harlow #InclusiveGrowth

The Christmas season is here, and while it's often filled with goodwill, it's also a time for reflection. Our latest blog by Paul Smith dives into the recent flurry of activity from the Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government (MHCLG) 🎄🏡 From social housing initiatives to tackling homelessness and unsafe cladding, bold steps are being made. But are they enough to make a lasting impact? Read the full blog to explore the progress, the promises, and the questions that still linger 👉: https://lnkd.in/ecWQTzSd

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The not-so-strange death of two-tier England? Labour’s new white paper on local government reform could bring the biggest shake-up since the 1970s. By creating unitary councils of around 500,000 residents, the aim is to: 🔹 Ease financial pressures, especially in social care 🔹 Deliver more streamlined, joined-up services 🔹 Lay the groundwork for further devolution But, challenges remain: boundary disputes, local flexibility, and representation in rural areas. 👉 Read our latest insight from Jason Brock: https://lnkd.in/eWPhhfMe Is this the reform local government needs? Share your thoughts. #devolution #localgovernment

🏘 Britain’s housing crisis isn’t just statistics - it’s about people. Hard-working individuals are struggling to find secure, affordable homes in the communities they serve. In our latest blog by Cian J. Ward, we explore how the recently updated #NPPF reforms could be a pragmatic step toward change: 🔑 Lowering rents 🏡 Making homeownership possible 🌆 Building inclusive, thriving communities Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e8TFEFsk Do you think the NPPF reforms could make a difference? Share your thoughts below.

In the toughest moments, the power of a strong narrative can fuel momentum, rebuild trust, and inspire resilience 💪 Ready to transform challenges into a powerful comeback? 👉 Read the full blog by Georgina Walker to learn how transparency, vision, and empathy can turn a crisis into your greatest opportunity: https://lnkd.in/eXgWyfWQ

On the day that the government unveiled proposals for the revised #NPPF, the Cratus team was delighted to be in Parliament with the cream of the pro-development world, welcoming the launch of three reports by the Centre for Cities on delivering the housing that the country so desperately needs. The reception was sponsored by Dan Tomlinson MP, and well attended by many of the new generation of MPs.

On the day that the government unveiled proposals for the revised #NPPF, the Cratus team was delighted to be in Parliament with the cream of the pro-development world, welcoming the launch of three reports by the Centre for Cities on delivering the housing that the country so desperately needs. The reception was sponsored by Dan Tomlinson MP, and well attended by many of the new generation of MPs.

Labour’s ambitious new six-step strategy aims to tackle urgent national challenges like housing, NHS delays, and clean energy. But with the honeymoon phase over and challenges mounting, is this truly a transformative roadmap—or just another political rebrand? Dive into Sukhpal Garcha's latest analysis to explore the opportunities and risks in Labour’s bold plan for the next five years. 📖 Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/eD2Yhqi7