From Scrutiny to Delivery: Why London’s Construction Industry Needs Support to Turn Housing Talk into Action
by Jennifer Adler-Potts, WBC ESG in Property & Construction Network Director The publication of two major national reports last week in parallel, the House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee report on the Building Safety Regulator and Homes England’s Strategic Plan 2025 to 2030, should mark a defining moment for housing delivery in London. The […]
How to Be Compliant in Construction: Empowering Westminster SMEs Through the Supplier Readiness Programme
As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting SME growth, strengthening supply chains and delivering meaningful social value across Westminster, Westminster Business Council is delighted to highlight the latest instalment of the WCC Supplier Readiness Programme: How to Be Compliant in Construction – Information Session, taking place on Monday 8 December 2025 at Westminster City […]
Join the Sustainable City Charter – Build a Greener, Fairer Westminster
Westminster Business Council is proud to announce that we are now a strategic partner of Westminster City Council’s Sustainable City Charter — a borough-wide initiative designed to accelerate environmental action and support organisations in transitioning to a low-carbon, resilient future. If your organisation has premises within Westminster, this is your moment to step forward and […]
Event Review & White Paper: How SMEs Are Powering ESG Transformation in Property & Construction
The construction industry is undergoing one of the most significant shifts in its history. Environmental pressures, social expectations and governance reform are reshaping how we design, build and interact with the spaces around us. Yet while policy announcements and major corporate commitments often dominate headlines, the real momentum for change is emerging from elsewhere: the […]
Event Review & White Paper: Unblocking High-Rise – A Call to Action for Gateway 2 Reform
Westminster Business Council (WBC) is proud to announce the publication of our new white paper, Onward and Upward: Unblocking High-Rise. This publication captures the insights, frustrations, and practical recommendations that emerged from our recent ESG in Property & Construction Network event at the Palace of Westminster, hosted by the Rt Hon Lord Ranger. With the […]
Event Review: 1 VICTORIA STREET – THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN ACTION
Westminster Business Council hosted an ESG networking event at 1 Victoria Street, the site of a substantial renovation project that is proving to be a case study in the application of cutting-edge circular economy principles in a prestigious location. Innovation, collaboration and communication are at the heart of the work under way to renovate and […]
Congratulations to Fidelity Energy
Fidelity Energy are delighted to share they were awarded as the ‘Most Trusted Consultancy – SME’ at the 2024 Energy Live Consultancy Awards, an annual ceremony that celebrates and recognises the best energy consultants, brokers and TPIs in the UK. We are extremely proud to receive this award, recognising the trusted service and advice that […]
Event Review: ESG in Property & Construction – Social Value, Volunteering & Christmas Fayre
At Westminster Business Council, we are proud to reflect on the success of our ESG in Property & Construction – Social Value, Volunteering & Christmas Fayre event, held at The London Centre in partnership with NLA last week. With over 120 businesses in attendance, the event proved to be an inspiring gathering, fostering collaboration, generosity, […]
Event Review: ESG in Property & Construction – Sustainability in the Supply Chain with Grosvenor
We were thrilled to host another dynamic and insightful ESG in Property & Construction Network event last week, featuring Ed Green of Grosvenor. Held at Walsh, the evening brought together industry professionals, sustainability leaders, and forward-thinking businesses to discuss how Grosvenor is driving sustainability through its supply chain. A Deep Dive into Grosvenor’s ESG Strategy […]