Digital showcase to boost net zero progress in West Yorkshire May 19, 2023 An innovative new online platform has been unveiled the Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, to attract green investment and help boost the region’s progress in tackling the climate emergency. The Net Zero Investment Prospectus – launched Tuesday 16 May – showcases opportunities for investors to support trailblazing projects, led by West Yorkshire Combined […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Unique delivery programme is set to unlock 14,000 jobs and 13.5 million of sq. ft of employment space on brownfield sites across the region May 19, 2023 As a strategic partner, SEGRO aims to deliver 13.5 million sq ft of sustainable warehouse space across the West Midlands by the end of 2033, focused on tech-enabled logistics facilities as well as purpose-built space for Research & Development and light manufacturing. SEGRO, the leading owner, manager and developer of warehouse and industrial space, has […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Landmark Leeds City Centre Office Building “Topped Out” May 19, 2023 City Square House, the stunning new 140,000 sq ft office building next to Leeds Station, has been “topped out”. This major landmark, which has been developed by MRP and built by McAleer and Rushe, is the most significant new office building in Leeds for a generation. Speakers at the Topping Out ceremony included Tom Riordon, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Stockport MDC Secures the English Cities Fund as Partner in £250M Transformation May 19, 2023 Stockport Mayoral Development (MDC) has today announced The English Cities Fund (ECF) as its preferred long-term joint venture partner to develop an eight-acre site, known as Stockport 8, in Stockport town centre. Stockport MDC and ECF will invest over £250million to transform the town centre site in Greater Manchester into a new digitally enabled, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Oxford to Cambridge Partnership appoints ekosgen to develop new regional investment initiative May 19, 2023 Today, the Oxford to Cambridge Partnership (OCP) announced the appointment of ekosgen to develop a compelling value proposition for the Oxford to Cambridge region, in a bid to attract greater global investment into the UK. Lord Dominic Johnson, the UK Government’s Investment Minister joined Oxford to Cambridge Partnership representatives for the announcement. This year’s UK […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Region’s Mayor Projects Highlighted At Huge UK Investment Event May 19, 2023 Some of the Tees Valley’s biggest redevelopment opportunities have been in the spotlight at one of the country’s largest real estate and investment exhibitions. The Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority are promoting the region – including Teesside International Airport’s Business Park, Hartlepool and Middlesbrough Development Corporations and the Teesside Freeport – during the three-day […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
New ‘levelling up’ research predicts ‘Northern brain drain’ of younger generation May 17, 2023 Nearly half (44%) of 16–21-year-olds in the North expect to move from their area of whom 44% are seeking better employment prospects and 40% expect to move to find a better living environment, according to new research into the views of young people on levelling up. The study, commissioned by Atkins and Northern Powerhouse Partnership, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
A greener Oldham: showcasing our sustainable developments May 17, 2023 As they prepare to join us at UKREiiF, Oldham Council explain how the region is creating a greener borough through prioritising sustainable developments. The way we’re building a better Oldham – where more people want to live, work and raise their families – will be showcased next week at The UK’s Real Estate Investment and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Boroughs launch new infrastructure framework to ‘secure London’s future growth’ May 17, 2023 London boroughs have unveiled a list of key infrastructure projects needed to secure “a more prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable” future for the capital. For the first time, all 33 of the capital’s local authorities have agreed an infrastructure framework on a cross-party, pan-London basis, with the aim of using infrastructure investment to boost prosperity, reduce […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Latest St Helens town centre transformation plans revealed: heritage, children and families and ambition at their heart May 17, 2023 Art and design ideas that reflect the proud heritage, buildings and features to be enjoyed by children and families, and high ambitions for the future are at the heart of plans to revitalise St Helens town centre, according to the team behind the proposals. St Helens Borough Council and its project partner The English Cities […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
