Scottish Government devising plans to investigate boosting regional connectivity and local economies Jan 24, 2019 Glasgow City Council has said the next generation of transport plans being devised by the Scottish Government are expected to investigate how to boost regional connectivity and local economies. Speaking at our conference in Glasgow, Carol Connelly – Head of City Deal at the Council, said the new National Planning Framework, which is working its […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Barking & Dagenham Council business park purchase moves digital hub plans forward Jan 23, 2019 The London Borough of Barking & Dagenham have acquired Londoneast-UK Business & Technical Park today as they drive forward their plans to regenerate the area. The purchase, which currently holds 42 SME firms employing around 500 staff, is said to be a ‘major milestone’ in the Council’s ambitions to transform the area – with an […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Bristol’s Global Gateway Jan 22, 2019 UK Ports plays a huge role to play in driving the UK’s economy and there are some major plans to expand Ports and deliver new development and regeneration around Ports to boost the economy even further. With ports playing a crucial role in the future of the economy the inaugural Ports Development Conference is set […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Driving development, regeneration and economic growth in Worcestershire Jan 22, 2019 Ahead of the Worcestershire Development Plans Conference we hear from Gary Woodman, Chief Executive of Worcestershire LEP, on working in a collaborative manner to drive development, regeneration and economic growth across the region. Gary Woodman, Chief Executive – Worcestershire LEP: These are exciting times for businesses and developers based in Worcestershire in particular, and […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
The increased confidence in Birmingham’s property market… Jan 21, 2019 There is a real confidence about the market in Birmingham and the West Midlands currently – and major developers and investors including Long Harbour, Galliard Homes and the University of Warwick are set to share details on how that is feeding into additional investment and development in the region at our West Midlands Development Conference […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Lower cost spurs appetite for Sheffield, top developer says Jan 18, 2019 The increasing cost of developing in the most established centres has boosted the attraction of other major regional cities like Sheffield, a leading north west developer has said. Adam Higgins, Founder and Director of Capital & Centric, told delegates at our Sheffield event about the company’s first foray in the city regional market – the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
CaMKOx catalysts: shaping the vision Jan 17, 2019 Ahead of the Oxford Cambridge Corridor Development Conference we hear exclusively from Gemma Goddard, Senior Associate at Birketts LLP, on maximising the huge potential the proposed Oxford-Cambridge infrastructure presents to the region: The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has a vision: creating the UK’s own ’Silicon Valley’ in the form of a seamlessly connected hi-tech […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Avant Homes acquire £36m development site Jan 17, 2019 Major housebuilder Avant Homes have purchased a large proportion of land at Chesterfield’s £340m Waterside development site as they continue their growth plans. Avant, who recently announced their ambition to become a £1bn turnover business by 2023, instantly submitted an application to Chesterfield Borough Council for reserved matters planning approval following the £36m acquisition with […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
‘If our city is going to grow, so must we’ – Leeds’ 2019 development plans Jan 17, 2019 With Leeds City Centre set to double in size as rising investment brings exciting prospects across the built environment, Paul Dodsworth, Managing Director of Wates Construction North, joins the debate and emphasises the need for the industry to stay ahead of the curve. “The new year never fails to bring renewed energy and vitality; […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Plans for modular and modern forms of housing across Yorkshire Jan 16, 2019 The hot-topic of offsite and modular construction was a key talking point at our York Development Plans Conference, all which are set to be discussed and showcased at the Offsite Manufacture Exhibition & Conference set to be held in Harrogate this June. Tamsin Hart-Jones, part of the development team at York Central, confirmed that they’re […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
