‘Towards 2050’ Bristol Airport vision moves to consultation period May 15, 2018 Consultation has begun on detailed plans on the continued growth opportunities and longer term development of Bristol Airport – as the airport continues to see impressive popularity. The project, labelled Towards 2050, sets out the huge potential which could be unlocked in five areas – aviation, economic impact, green belt, sustainable growth and surface access. […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
West Yorkshire Combined Authority highlight investment projects May 13, 2018 Over £22m worth of investment has been progressed by West Yorkshire Combined Authority, which will be used across regeneration projects, transport and improving and delivering clean air. The money will be spent on projects to ease traffic flow on a key highway between Calderdale and Kirklees, enable more new homes to be built in a […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Housing schemes get go-ahead in Salford May 13, 2018 A planning committee have given the go-ahead on four projects which will bring 600 new homes to Salford. The projects, which were recommended for approval by officers also, is a major boost for housing in Greater Manchester. The schemes include Bellway Homes’ plans for a residential development on land at Campbell Road in Swinton. How […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
£1bn Silvertown tunnel in London gets green light May 11, 2018 Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has given the green light for a road tunnel under the Thames by granting a Development Consent Order. The site, at Silvertown in East London, will now see Transport for London (TfL) proceed with the project. The decision letter shared on belhalf of Chris Grayling stated that a Government official agreed […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Heathrow bosses visit Tees Valley SSI site May 11, 2018 Yesterday senior leaders of Heathrow Airport visited Tees Valley to see and discuss opportunities at the former SSI site in Tees Valley. The site, which recently had a Compulsory Purchase Order submitted to land owners, could unlock huge potential economic growth and job opportunities – with Heathrow looking at the site as a potential construction […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
HS2 would ‘transform Macclesfield town centre’ say business leaders May 11, 2018 Macclesfield town centre could be transformed if plans to route HS2 trains through the town are adopted, business leaders have claimed. The renewed HS2 plans which have been drawn up could see HS2 trains travelling up to the town from London and then divert off a new high speed track via a connection at Handsacre, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Conference set to unveil development and economic growth opportunities in Tees Valley May 11, 2018 On the 16th May, prominent public and private sector leaders within the construction and property industry will come together for the Tees Valley Development Plans Conference – one of the city’s largest business events of the year within the construction sector. The event will see some of the region’s biggest names in business lead a […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
The foundations are laid – it’s time for action May 11, 2018 Devolution, industrial strategy and funding are creating possibilities, so it’s time to focus on deliver, writes Ian Liddell, Managing Director, Planning & Advisory at engineering and professional services firm WSP – one of our partners for the Tees Valley Development Plans Conference on the 16th May. The most important question we can ask now about […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Plan for 15,000 South Kesteven homes May 10, 2018 A draft Local Plan has been approved by senior councillors which will give a huge boost for housing numbers across South Kesteven. The plan will see more than 15,000 homes being delivered over the next 25 years. The revised plan will now go before the council’s cabinet today (10th May) – which outlined the authority’s […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Regional transport body set for Oxfordshire? May 8, 2018 A regional transport body for Oxfordshire has moved closer to becoming a reality after a £2m cash injection by the Government. England’s Economic Heartland (EHH), supporters of the Oxford Cambridge Corridor Economic Growth Conference, will share the funding with Transport for the South East which covers Kent and Hampshire. EHH, made up of authorities in […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
