Planning consultants Halletec Associates in Lincoln have changed their name to Hughes Craven, moved to a new address in the city and formed an association with chartered mineral surveyors Bardill Barnard.

Gary Hughes of Hughes Craven says they deal with the technical side of planning applications while Bardill Barnard deal with the legal side. They both work nationally and can both benefit from the association. They anticipate that a more formal connection between the two firms will be agreed in the “not too distant future”.

Hughes Craven remain in Lincoln, but move to 38-39 Silver Street, LN2 1EN. Tel: 01522 512795.