Failure to electrify mooted Oxford Cambridge rail line branded a “disaster” Jul 10, 2019 Using diesel instead of electric trains on the proposed line between Oxford and Cambridge has been branded a “disaster” for the development of the surrounding Arc, one of the area’s most eminent planners has said. The Bedford & Milton Keynes Waterway Trust’s Jane Hamilton told the infrastructure panel session at Ox-Cams conference, that “backsliding” on […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Council Chief downplays role of Ministerial Arc Champion Jul 10, 2019 Progress on the development of Oxford to Cambridge Arc should not be held up by the delayed appointment of a Ministerial Champion, one of the area’s leading local government chiefs has said. The government made a commitment last year to appoint a ministerial champion for the Ox-Cams Arc but has yet to fill the role. […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
“Disappointment” aired due to lack of emphasis on “blue and green infrastructure” in major UK infrastructure project Jul 10, 2019 Jane Hamilton, Chair of the Bedford & Milton Keynes Waterway Trust, has told our event that she is “disappointed” about the lack of emphasis on “blue and green” infrastructure, like waterways and parks, in the Arc’s plans. Speaking at our Oxford Cambridge Arc Development Conference she said: “We’ve heard a lot about the Expressway and […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Oxford Cambridge Arc’s provision of full fibre broadband and wet labs lagging Jul 10, 2019 The Oxford Cambridge Arc lacks enough of the full fibre broadband or wet lab space that its growth industries require – a Local Enterprise Partner (LEP) boss has warned. Ahmed Goga, Director of Strategy and Programmes at OXLEP, said the rate of full-fibre connectivity in the Arc is “seven to eight per cent” but while […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Mayor Welcomes Cash Boost For Tees Valley High Streets Jul 8, 2019 Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has today (July 5) welcomed £300,000 of Government cash to help transform two of the region’s town centres. Darlington and Stockton-on-Tees will each benefit from up to £150,000 from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s Future High Streets Fund. [emaillocker id=”71749″] The cash will be used to help […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
REIT questions pace and capacity of modular homes sector Jul 8, 2019 Modular housing manufacturers’ ability to deliver at sufficient speed and scale has been questioned at our event in Manchester. Hayley Fielden, North West Regional Director at Sigma Capital, told delegates at our North West Development Plans event that it has already invested in or committed £900m to projects, and that the private rented specialist REIT […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Trebor/Hillwood start on site at Rotherham’s Atomic Jul 5, 2019 Work has started on Trebor Developments’ 78,458 sq ft speculative development at Rotherham. Trebor/Hillwood and selected contractor, MCS Group Limited, is building the quality industrial unit on the prominent site located less than 2.5 miles from Junction 31 of the M1, near Rotherham, following the site purchase completion. [emaillocker id=”71749″] Work on site commenced this […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
Construction To Start At £1.5m Tower Gardens, Skegness Jul 3, 2019 Construction work to breathe new life into Skegness’ much-loved Tower Gardens park is set to begin today (28 May). Perfect Circle is delivering project management, cost management and health and safety services for the £1.5 million scheme in Skegness, Lincolnshire. The provision of these services has been procured via the Scape National Built Environment Consultancy […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
Comment on plans for Huawei R&D facility Jul 3, 2019 Local people are being encouraged to comment on plans by information and communications firm Huawei to build a new research and development facility in Sawston. The technology company has submitted a planning application to South Cambridgeshire District Council that seeks permission to develop the former Spicer’s site on the Sawston Bypass. [emaillocker id=”71749″] The plans […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
Public house makes way for social housing in Dinnington Jul 2, 2019 People on Rotherham’s Council Housing Register will be some of the first to benefit from a new housing development to be built on the site of the former Lordens Hotel in Dinnington. The Arches Housing Association scheme will offer two and four bedroomed homes for rent and Rotherham Council be nominating the first people to […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
