Calderdale – a place for growth and investment Sep 7, 2018 Ahead of the West Yorkshire Economic Growth Conference – an event set to bring together senior figures from across the public and private sector to drive regeneration, investment and development – we hear exclusively from Calderdale Council on why their borough is an attractive location to develop, investment, work, live and more… Calderdale – […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
£76m West Yorkshire regeneration scheme… Sep 7, 2018 A major £76m regeneration of an area Halifax has moved a step closer this week – after Calderdale Council received financial backing. £1.4m of investment is set to be secured from the Council’s Capital Programme with an additional £797,000 coming through the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. Calerdale Council, who’ll be speaking about their plans at […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
”We have to do things differently” – Bristol City Council move forward with housing plans Sep 7, 2018 Bristol City Council are moving ahead with their plans to build 2,000 new homes every year by 2020 – with 40% set to be affordable. In this weeks Council meeting an agreement was made to step into the private housing market – with the Council striking a deal with major developer Willmott Dixon for the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Cogress complete 50th funding deal Sep 6, 2018 A new residential development in New Barnet has taken the combined GDV of Cogress’s property portfolio past the £1bn mark as they confirm their 50th funding deal. Cogress, who were founded back in 2014, passed the landmark figure after announcing a new residential scheme in North London. Cogress, who’ll be speaking at our West Midlands […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Belfast’s largest development site approved Sep 5, 2018 A major regeneration is set to happen within Belfast – with the City Council approving plans for the £140m Giant’s Park & North Foreshore project. The project, which will see the site become a major hub and attraction point for visitors to the city by 2026, is set to boost the regional economy with the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
‘Glasshouse’ – name revealed for major collaborative workspace development Sep 5, 2018 Bruntwood have revealed the name of their flagship collaborative workspace development at Alderley Park. ‘Glasshouse’, which is set to be a key component of the Cheshire Science Corridor Enterprise Zone, was chosen as the name for the development as it ‘reflects spirit of innovation and flourishing ideas’. The project is set to create 150,000 sq […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
BAM Nuttall; Contributing to the future of West Yorkshire Sep 4, 2018 BAM Nuttall are one of over 150 companies set to join us at the West Yorkshire Economic Growth Conference. Ahead of the event we speak to them about the exciting developments they’re delivering across the region, and how they’re making a positive contribution to economic growth across the region: With so many large developments […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
The wider impact of HS2 Sep 4, 2018 Paul Bogle, Head of Policy and Research at the National Federation of Builders: A shorter journey time between London and the Midlands was how HS2 was initially sold to the public. According to Ernst & Young, 90% of Eurotunnel passengers cited shorter journey times as a key reason for using the tunnel. It would not […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Smart Cities; how is energy crucial to the development of smart cities? Sep 3, 2018 Built Environment Networking are the UK’s leading provider of networking events within the construction and property industry – bringing together public and private sector leaders to connect and collaborate with a view of driving regeneration, development and economic growth. Leading energy firm E.ON are our National Smart Cities Energy Partner which sees them attend our […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Developments in the Leeds City Region – we’re HS2 ready Sep 3, 2018 The HS2 Growth Strategy is a once in a generation opportunity to revolutionise our transport network, but it is more than just a transport project. HS2 programmes are expected to add an extra £54bn to the regional economy by 2050. The HS2 Economic Growth Conference, supported by HS2 Ltd, is set to bring together […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
