Remembering Muhammadu Buhari By Terence Fane-Saunders Executive Chairman   I was truly sorry to hear of the death in London of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari. I was originally introduced to him by a Nigerian friend, himself the Governor of a Northern state who felt I might be able to help General Buhari with his campaign for the Presidential election. So, we lunched together at a Chinese restaurant in London and talked about his plans.  Over lunch I noticed several traits that became even more evident as I came to know him better.   At his invitation I spent a week in Nigeria […]

Chelgate Ltd is pleased to announce the expansion of its public affairs and crisis communications offering, with Jim Clark joining the Senior Team. With a thorough grounding in communications strategy both inside and outside of politics, Jim brings sector-specific expertise in public affairs and stakeholder engagement, complementing Chelgate’s existing strengths in the services that it offers its clients. Jim Clark, Senior Account Director Jim Clark brings over a decade of experience in public affairs, policy and communications roles to Chelgate. Working across Chelgate Public Affairs and Chelgate Consulting, Jim is a specialist in technology & science, financial services, sustainability and […]

  Chelgate’s Executive Chairman, Terence Fane-Saunders, has again been listed as one of the 13 ‘Top Flight’ Reputation Managers in the annual Spear’s 500. Spear’s Magazine is often described as the ‘house magazine’ for the High-Net-Worth Community, with the Spears 500 providing “the indispensable guide to the top private client advisers, wealth managers, lawyers, and service providers for High-Net-Worth individuals.” The Spear’s article says: “Terence Fane-Saunders is regarded as one of the recognised global leaders of the public relations profession. A specialist in transnational communications and public relations, he has managed a wealth of global and international programmes for governments, […]

    Chelgate Local, a specialist division of Chelgate Ltd, helped obtain consent for two projects during February 2025: A 480-home Redrow Eastern project west of Billericay in Essex was approved by Basildon Council, and a 45-home Bellway Thames Gateway project in Chipping Ongar was approved by Epping Forest Council. London Road, Billericay Redrow Homes Eastern secured consent for its project on land north of London Road, Billericay, at Basildon Borough Council Planning Committee in February 2025. This is a project that the Chelgate Local team have worked on for almost a decade, through six changes of administration, three draft […]

  Chelgate Local, a specialist division of Chelgate Ltd, is proud to announce the expansion of its team, with three new staff members joining the ranks. The newly appointed team members come from a diverse range of backgrounds, bringing expertise in planning, media relations, public affairs and politics, complementing Chelgate’s existing strengths. Mark Walker, Account Manager Mark has had an extensive career working within local, Westminster and European politics, public affairs, town planning and the news media. He studied for an MSc in Town Planning at the University of Brighton during the Covid-19 pandemic subsequently working as a planning officer […]