Exciting projects set to transform Nottingham May 22, 2018 Work is due to begin this autumn on the long-awaited regeneration of the southern gateway of Nottingham city centre set to transform the area. David Bishop, Deputy Chief Executive of Nottingham City Council, told our Nottingham Development Plans Conference that the construction of a new car park for the city’s Broadmarsh Shopping Centre is on […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Solent region’s economy to see ‘a short term slow down’ due to Brexit May 22, 2018 The Solent sub-region will see ‘a short term slow down’ in growth as a result of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, the Chief Executive of its local enterprise partnership (LEP) has said. Speaking at our South Coast Development Plans Conference Anne-Marie Mountifield said that the business organisation has modelled the potential impact of Brexit […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Clyde Gateway given £5.5m cash injection May 22, 2018 The Clyde Gateway regeneration programme has been awarded a £5.5m cash boost from the Scottish Government as it continues to thrive. The funding is set to help create new jobs and be an attractive site for private and global investment. The Gateway, a partnership between Glasgow City Council, South Lanarkshire Council and the Scottish Enterprise, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
450 new homes set for Peterborough May 22, 2018 Keepmoat Homes have officially kick started the second stage of the Roman Fields residential development in Peterborough. The site, at Manor Drive, will deliver over 450 new homes to the region in a huge boost for housing. Keepmoat Homes, one of the UK’s leading house builders, have now unveiled two new show homes at the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Smart Cities – a huge opportunity May 21, 2018 Major cities are incredibly important to the global economy. Over half of current global GDP is accounted for by just 380 cities, but that number is expected to rise to 600 by 2025 – who’ll contribute more than 60% in total. As cities grow in complexity more and more challenges need to be overcome. There […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Consultation launched on transport plan to boost North West economy May 21, 2018 Local community residents and businesses are being urged to get involved in a new transport strategy consultation – with the strategy designed to boost the local economy over the next 20 years. Over the course of the next 12 weeks Cheshire and Warring LEP will be consulting those on its draft Transport Strategy, which sets […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Ilford Station set for revamp May 21, 2018 Ilford Station is set to be revamped with a third entrance to prepare for the likely wave of new commuters. With 6,000 new homes planned for the borough Transport for London (TfL) are looking to get the station ready to be able to accommodate the increase. Transport for London will contribute £750,000 to a £2.2m […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
More acquisitions of specialist development lenders expected May 21, 2018 We’re likely to see more acquisitions of specialist development lenders in the near future – accordingly to a leading solicitor. The development finance market is beginning to become an attractive proposition for challenger banks to enter into. Speaking about the subject and highlighting the recent announcement that Paragon Banking Group were in early stage discussions […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Birmingham City Council seek contractors for £2bn framework May 18, 2018 Birmingham City Council have announced that they’re looking to renew their £2bn Construction West Midlands Framework used for new build and refurbishment works – which has put property and construction firms on high alert. The existing framework is set to expire in the Autumn of 2019. We’re in Birmingham on Monday to discuss some of […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Huge residential scheme in Yorkshire recommended for approval May 18, 2018 A huge housing project in Castleford is set to move a step closer next week, with plans to build over a thousand homes in the town being recommended for approval. The proposal, which will go before councillors next week, could see 1,400 new residential homes being built in a massive boost for housing within West […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
