David Hopps

Consultant (Manchester)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hopps-085236a2/

david.hopps@secnewgate.co.uk

David has over 15 years’ experience in public affairs and communications.

He served as a councillor on Trafford Council in Greater Manchester, during which time he held the cabinet portfolio for housing and strategic planning and served on the council’s planning committee. David also sat on the Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) committee, where he was able to combine his interest in transport and his knowledge of Greater Manchester.

In addition to local government, David worked for a Member of the European Parliament for 9 years, giving him an in-depth knowledge of the north of England. More recently, he was employed by a Manchester-based communications agency, working on various projects and building relationships across the built environment sector.

In his spare time, David enjoys dirty weekends as a volunteer steam locomotive fireman on the Ffestiniog Railway in north Wales. He is also a Governor at his local secondary school.

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David’s specialisms

We bring together the right mix of expertise for every project. Below are some of the sectors and services I specialise in.

Planning & Engagement

As leading public consultation specialists, we have advised on some of the UK’s most significant development and infrastructure projects.

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Property

The most comprehensive property comms team in the UK, with extensive experience across the breadth of the built environment.

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Placemaking & Regeneration

We work across some of the most significant regeneration schemes in the UK and Europe...

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Residential

Our team has extensive experience in delivering locally and globally relevant campaigns for a broad range of residential-led businesses and projects, from landmark new destinations and mixed-use developments to branded residences and one-off luxury homes in London, the UK and overseas. We can support the full development lifecycle of projects with a full range of communications and stakeholder engagement services, helping clients...

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