HS2 will bring a ‘phenomenal economic growth opportunity’ to South Yorkshire May 18, 2018 Sheffield and the South Yorkshire region has an incredible opportunity to reinvent itself and drive economic growth – according to Lord Adonis. The former Secretary of State for Transport said the region is entering into a ‘once in a century’ opportunity with the arrival of HS2 which will transform transport and infrastructure within South Yorkshire, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Impressive transformation plans for Halifax revealed May 17, 2018 Design images have been revealed for an impressive multi-million pound revamp of Halifax train station. The plans, by Calderdale Council, will see the town centre transformed – including an ambitious new look for the town’s railway station. The Council, who will speak at our Transforming West Yorkshire Conference in Leeds this June, are now displaying […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Construction industry networking with a difference – to make a difference May 17, 2018 The Yorkshire Three Peaks is a classic UK trekking challenge. In the heart of the Yorkshire Dales these three summits are there to be conquered in just one day. For others however, there are much greater challenges and struggles to overcome. Every day of every year, thousands of young people in the UK find themselves […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Lincolnshire project set to be promoted overseas May 17, 2018 A project which could bring a new outlet village and thousands of new homes to Lincolnshire is set to be promoted overseas in a bid to raise £200m in investment. The regeneration scheme is set to be promoted by International Trade Secretary and MP Liam Fox – as he looks to give the Grantham Southern […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
First look at Sheffield’s HS2 railway station May 17, 2018 With inward investment conversation ‘at an all time high’ according to Council officials the city of Sheffield is currently going through an exciting period. The backing of Boeing and McLaren have coming to the region, the revamp of the City Centre, the ambitious plans of Sheffield Hallam University and more have seen the city gain […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Crewe Train Station ‘needs altering’ for HS2 May 17, 2018 Crewe Train Station will need to be altered before the arrival of the new high-speed train network – HS2. According to Council officials the station is ‘unlikely to be able to accommodate’ the influx of travellers using the route, with thousands of extra HS2 passengers expected, without major changes being made. Cheshire East Council have […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Government launches drive to attract foreign investment to Greater Manchester May 17, 2018 The Government is using five huge projects within Manchester to try and attract foreign investors to the region. The projects, worth almost £2bn, will be used to promote the major opportunities Greater Manchester has to potential suitors by The Department for International Trade. Some of the projects are set to be discussed at our North […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Two hotels – one on top of the other May 16, 2018 An ambitious scheme is coming to Manchester city centre – with two hotels being developed, with one on top of the other. The site of the former Peterloo House in St Peter’s Square will be transformed into a thriving and vibrant area. Property Alliance Group, who are behind the scheme, will be discuss the property […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Government provides funding towards transport within Midlands May 16, 2018 Government funding has been provided for an ambitious project with the vision of improving transport links in the Midlands and other regions. It has been revealed that £23m has so far been provided for the Midlands Connect programme, which was officially launched in March last year. The Government backing for the programme, which incorporates 23 […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Plans revealed for logistic park in the North West May 15, 2018 A logistic park which could create thousands of jobs could be on the cards in the North West – if a new proposal is backed. The plans, which would see a development site near the M6 near Wigan, could create up to 1,650 jobs – in a huge boost for the local economy. The Symmetry […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
