Website Terms & Privacy Policy

Last updated: 30 March 2026

1. About Us

This website is operated by Local Government Property Consultants (LGPC), a trading name of Prime Plots Group Limited.

Registered in England: No. 10345574
Registered Office: C/o Banner & Associates, Banner House, 29 Byron Road, Harrow, Greater London, HA1 1JR
Head Office: The Crocodile House, 9 Bridge Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2DE
ICO Registration: ZB303990
Email: enquiries@lgpc.org.uk
Telephone: 01462 877 778

References to “LGPC”, “we”, “us” or “our” mean Prime Plots Group Limited trading as Local Government Property Consultants.

LGPC is an independent consultancy and is not affiliated with central or local government.

2. Website Terms of Use

By accessing and using this website you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.

Content and accuracy. The content of this website is provided for general information only. While we take reasonable care to keep information accurate and up to date, we make no representations or warranties — express or implied — about the completeness, accuracy, reliability or suitability of the information, services or materials provided. Any reliance you place on such information is at your own risk.

Intellectual property. This website and its content are copyright of Prime Plots Group Limited © 2026. All rights reserved. You may print or download extracts for personal, non-commercial use, provided the source is acknowledged. No material may be reproduced, distributed or commercially exploited without our prior written permission.

Third-party links. This website may contain links to other websites for convenience. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the content or availability of any linked site.

Limitation of liability. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we exclude liability for any loss or damage — including indirect or consequential loss — arising from the use of this website or reliance on its content. Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot be excluded by law.

Governing law. These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any dispute arising from your use of this website is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

3. Privacy Policy

LGPC is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains what data we collect through this website, why we collect it, how we use it, and your rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

3.1 Data Controller

The data controller is Prime Plots Group Limited (trading as Local Government Property Consultants), registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office under registration number ZB303990.

3.2 Information We Collect

We collect personal data that you provide directly through our website contact form, including:

Name
Telephone number
Email address
Organisation and role (where provided)
Details of your enquiry

We may also collect technical data automatically when you browse our website, including IP address, browser type, pages visited and time spent on the site, through cookies and analytics tools (see Section 4 below).

3.3 Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data on the following legal bases under UK GDPR Article 6:

Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)): To respond to enquiries submitted via our contact form, to maintain business records, and to manage client relationships. We have assessed that this processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests and does not override your rights and freedoms.
Consent (Article 6(1)(a)): Where we send you marketing communications about our services, we will do so only with your explicit consent. You may withdraw consent at any time.
Contract performance (Article 6(1)(b)): Where processing is necessary in connection with a consultancy engagement or pre-contractual discussions.

3.4 How We Use Your Information

We use personal data to:

Respond to enquiries and provide information about our services
Manage client and prospective client relationships
Maintain business records for legitimate operational and regulatory purposes
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Improve our website and services

We will never sell, lease or distribute your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

We may share personal data with:

Our professional advisers (accountants, insurers, legal advisers) where necessary
Regulatory bodies where required by law
Third-party service providers who process data on our behalf (e.g. website hosting, email services), subject to appropriate data processing agreements

3.5 Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected:

Website enquiries (non-clients): Retained for up to 12 months from the date of last correspondence, then securely deleted.
Client records: Retained for 6 years after the conclusion of an engagement, in line with professional indemnity insurance requirements and RICS professional standards.
Analytics data: Anonymised and aggregated data may be retained indefinitely. Identifiable data is retained in accordance with our analytics provider’s policies.

3.6 Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction. These include secure hosting, access controls, and encryption where appropriate.

3.7 Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure: You may request deletion of your data where there is no compelling reason for its continued processing.
Restriction: You may request that we restrict processing of your data in certain circumstances.
Data portability: You may request that we provide your data in a structured, commonly used format.
Objection: You may object to processing based on legitimate interests at any time.
Withdrawal of consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at enquiries@lgpc.org.uk.

We will respond to all requests within one month, in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.

3.8 Complaints

If you are dissatisfied with how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office:

Website: ico.org.uk
Telephone: 0303 123 1113
Post: Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF

We would appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns directly before you approach the ICO.

4. Cookies

This website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and to help us understand how the site is used.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide analytical information.

Cookies we use

Essential cookies: Required for the website to function correctly (e.g. session management). These cannot be disabled.
Analytics cookies: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised data about website usage, including pages visited, time spent and referral sources. This helps us improve the website. Google Analytics cookies do not identify you personally.

Managing cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being set. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

For more information about cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, visit tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

5. Accessibility

We are committed to ensuring this website is accessible to all users. If you experience any difficulty accessing content, please contact us at enquiries@lgpc.org.uk and we will endeavour to provide the information in an alternative format.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update these terms and this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date shown at the top. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

7. Contact

If you have any questions about these terms, our privacy practices or your personal data, please contact:

Local Government Property Consultants (LGPC)

The Crocodile House, 9 Bridge Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2DE

Email: enquiries@lgpc.org.uk

Telephone: 01462 877 778

Local Government Property Consultants (LGPC) is a trading name of Prime Plots Group Limited. Registered in England No. 10345574.