'Cautious optimism' brought by planning reforms pledge

New Chamber members, Trade Tech windows and doors based in Matfield Kent, are bracing themselves for a busy second half of the year, believing there is room for cautious optimism in glass and glazing in 2024.

Warren Haworth, MD, said: “Now we know the outcome of the election, we are hoping to see a post-election bounce, as Labour won on a platform that includes a big boost to housebuilding and urgent pro-development planning reforms.

“We are hoping the outcome of the election will bring a level of stability, certainty, and increased confidence hich should benefit the RMI, social/new housing and healthcare sectors.

“Businesses like ours, serving these sectors, should now be preparing for a potential market recovery.”

Trade Tech believe they are well prepared for the medium-to-long-term demand for