One Yorkshire Leaders set out new devolution proposals Jul 29, 2019 One Yorkshire Leaders have set out new proposals to urgently unlock the benefits of devolution for all parts of the region while creating a pathway to a full One Yorkshire devolution deal in 2022. The proposals, which have already been presented to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, are published today ahead of Yorkshire Day on Thursday 1 August. They would […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Calls made for ‘new towns’ in London – says geographic expert Jul 28, 2019 London must develop the urban equivalents of new towns around its transport hubs in order to help meet the capital’s housing needs, one of the UK’s leading geographers has told delegates at our London event. In a wide-ranging talk at the London Property Club, Oxford University Professor of Economic Geography Danny Dorling called for denser […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Modular housing approaching its ‘Betamax or VHS’ moment Jul 28, 2019 The modular housing industry is approaching its ‘Betamax or VHS’ moment within the next five years when a dominant model will emerge, Pocket Living’s Land Director has said. Nick Cuff, Land Director at Pocket Living, told delegates at our London Property Club that modern methods of construction (MMC) housing is still a “very nascent” industry: […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Johnson won’t trigger No Deal Brexit – says top economist Jul 28, 2019 The prospect of a No Deal Brexit has been dismissed by the business department’s former Chief Economist, despite Boris Johnson’s expressed determination to leave the EU by the end of October. Vicky Pryce, who is now Senior Economist at the Centre for Economics & Business Research, predicted during her opening keynote presentation our London Property […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Images released of proposed new Everton FC stadium Jul 27, 2019 Designs have been revealed for Everton’s new £500m football stadium – as the club look to build a new 52,000-capacity stadium at Bramley Moore Dock in Liverpool, and games could be taking place at the stadium as early as 2023-24. The impressive new imagery released showcases an ambitious stadium, set to be built on the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Brighton needs its own mass transit – says Council Chief Jul 24, 2019 Brighton requires its own mass transit transport system, the city council’s environment chief has said. Nick Hibberd, the south coast authority’s Executive Director for Economy, Environment & Culture said that buses and trams could help to reduce the city’s congestion because they require less road space: “We need to move toward more sustainable modes of […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
£20m major works to start on transforming The Headrow in Leeds Jul 23, 2019 From September 2019, bus services and stops in Leeds city centre will change as Connecting Leeds starts major works on The Headrow. Leeds City Council’s Connecting Leeds programme is set to transform transport in the city centre into world-class gateways for bus users, pedestrians and cyclists, while continuing to provide access for businesses. The total […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
Winchburgh Developments Limited and Scottish Canals agree contract for new marina Jul 23, 2019 Winchburgh Developments Limited and Scottish Canals have agreed a contract for the new marina in Winchburgh and have released a brand-new CGI image revealing what the Winchburgh marina will look like. The contract outlines that the new marina, which will be built on the Union Canal, will include 20 marina berths, and a further 29 […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
Investar Property Group appoints Cowgills Jul 19, 2019 Residential property development and investment company Investar Property Group has appointed accountancy and business advisory firm Cowgills to support its growing business. The Manchester-based business, which has schemes in Liverpool, Salford and Manchester, has appointed Cowgills to provide a full range of accountancy and business support services. Commenting on the appointment of Cowgills, Investar CEO […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Greater Cambridge’s aspirations for greener new developments Jul 18, 2019 Proposals to help make new housing developments as green as possible have been published by South Cambridgeshire District Council and Cambridge City Council – and local people are being encouraged to have their say. The draft guide to sustainable design and construction will, when adopted, give house-builders a clear steer on what is expected of […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
