HS2: Will it benefit people and businesses in the Midlands? Aug 24, 2018 HS2: Will it benefit people and businesses in the Midlands? By Elaine Clarke, General Manager at Rail Forum Midlands. HS2 is frequently in the news – but sadly not always for the right reasons. Often the headlines are about how much it will cost with little, if any, media attention on the benefits it could […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Exclusive Interview: Old Oak & Park Royal Opportunities Aug 22, 2018 HS2 is set to bring huge regeneration and development to the UK, driving transformational economic growth and unlocking a once in a generation opportunity within some of the UK’s major cities and regions. The HS2 Economic Growth Conference, supported by HS2 Ltd, is set to bring together civic and business leaders who’re at the forefront […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Yorkshire Water seek firms for major £1bn framework Aug 22, 2018 Water supply and treatment utility company Yorkshire Water have announced their desire to seek businesses to join a supplier framework for a major programme of civil and building work. The programme, set to be split into two different frameworks, has a total value of £1bn. Yorkshire Water, who’ll be joining us at the West Yorkshire […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
INTERVIEW: Russell Galley, Lloyds Banking Group – Driving Economic Growth In Yorkshire Aug 22, 2018 The West Yorkshire Economic Growth Conference is set to bring together civic and business leaders from across the built environment industry together to discuss the opportunities and barriers to economic growth within the region, whilst presenting future development plans set to happen and tackling the constraints together in a collaborative approach. We’ll be welcoming hundreds […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Major dual-branded hotel scheme at Heathrow T4 nears completion Aug 21, 2018 A major hotel project at London Heathrow Airport has reached its final stages this week. The development, a dual-branded hotel brought forward by the Arora Group who’re set to speak at our Heathrow Development Plans Conference, will comprise of two InterContinental Hotel Group-branded properties – the Crowne Plaza London (Heathrow Terminal 4) and Holiday Inn […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
EXCLUSIVE Q&A: Kirklees Council – Economic Growth Constraints & Opportunities Aug 21, 2018 Leeds and the wider West Yorkshire region are seeing huge development and regeneration schemes come to fruition – being driven by the great work being done across the region by business and civic leaders, along with the phenomenal once in a lifetime projects such as HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail which will unlock so much […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Team appointed to deliver master plan for Sheffield station transformation Aug 21, 2018 The creation of a masterplan for the proposed Sheffield Midland Railway Station has moved a step forward with the announcement of a collaborative team who’ll be working to maximise opportunities for Sheffield and those within the region. The team of architects and engineers will now work together to develop a plan for the area in […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
The economy & the industry in West Yorkshire – Oliver Myers, Kirklees Council Aug 21, 2018 West Yorkshire is thriving! There is a real positive momentum within the region, being driven by the arrival of HS2 and the push to unlock opportunities through linking cities and towns across the North through new infrastructure schemes and collaborative partnerships. Growth however brings challenges, and one of those currently at the forefront of potential […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Dorset LEP reveal ambition to double regional economy Aug 20, 2018 A new draft Statement of Intent has been shared by Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) which sets out the future vision and ambition for the region and how they can drive economic growth through supporting businesses, whilst highlighting opportunities for future funding and investment. Dorset LEP, who’ll be speaking about their regional plans at the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Peter Brett Associates to join forces with Stantec Aug 16, 2018 Peter Brett Associates (PBA) has signed a letter of intent to join international consultancy Stantec to fulfil its strategy to grow and diversify the business. Stantec is an international consultancy, headquartered in Canada, with a strong record of growth. It shares PBA’s growth ambitions in the UK and Europe, strong values and focus on community. […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
