Dame Nancy Rothwell – Exclusive interview on growing Greater Manchester’s economy… Aug 31, 2018 The University of Manchester are set to join us at the Greater Manchester Economic Growth Conference as they join in the discussion on the major constraints and opportunities to economic growth within the region – and how the University plans to be at the forefront of the regions future. Dame Nancy Rothwell of The University […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Huge park proposed for Bristol as part of three major new villages on fringes of Bristol Aug 31, 2018 Housing developer Taylor Wimpey are proposing a massive new park on the edge of Bristol – integrated into their plans for three new village developments providing over 4,500 new homes. The proposed plans would see a new park created stretching 360 acres – equivalent to over 200 football pitches – to transform the area into […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
There is ‘real excitement and enthusiasm’ for the Ox-MK-Cam Corridor Aug 29, 2018 June’s Oxford Cambridge Corridor Economic Growth Conference highlighted for me the real excitement and enthusiasm there is for the Growth Arc and its future. Whether speakers were from academia or industry, Parliament or Town Hall, what united them was a clear desire to make sure the area’s economic success and ability to attract the brightest […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Solihull Council recieve HS2 funding boost Aug 29, 2018 Solihull Council have received £10.2m in funding to help prepare the area for the imminent arrival of HS2 as the infrastructure project builds momentum. The funding, provided by the West Midlands Combined Authority, will help the Council deliver large transport and infrastructure schemes and improvements to help the region get ready for the huge development […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
University driving growth across Leeds City Region Aug 24, 2018 Ahead of the West Yorkshire Economic Growth Conference we hear from the University of Leeds on their vision for the future and how they’re at the forefront of the economic growth story within Leeds, West Yorkshire and the wider UK. University driving growth across Leeds City Region By Lisa Roberts, Deputy Vice Chancellor: Research and […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Exclusive Interview: The University of Salford on developments and economic growth Aug 24, 2018 Greater Manchester is thriving! There is a real positive momentum in the region – with the arrival of HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail potentially unlocking huge regeneration and development, and so many other schemes in the pipeline which will help transform cities and towns. One of those places central to the economic growth story in […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
HS2: Will it benefit people and businesses in the Midlands? Aug 24, 2018 HS2: Will it benefit people and businesses in the Midlands? By Elaine Clarke, General Manager at Rail Forum Midlands. HS2 is frequently in the news – but sadly not always for the right reasons. Often the headlines are about how much it will cost with little, if any, media attention on the benefits it could […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Exclusive Interview: Old Oak & Park Royal Opportunities Aug 22, 2018 HS2 is set to bring huge regeneration and development to the UK, driving transformational economic growth and unlocking a once in a generation opportunity within some of the UK’s major cities and regions. The HS2 Economic Growth Conference, supported by HS2 Ltd, is set to bring together civic and business leaders who’re at the forefront […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Yorkshire Water seek firms for major £1bn framework Aug 22, 2018 Water supply and treatment utility company Yorkshire Water have announced their desire to seek businesses to join a supplier framework for a major programme of civil and building work. The programme, set to be split into two different frameworks, has a total value of £1bn. Yorkshire Water, who’ll be joining us at the West Yorkshire […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
INTERVIEW: Russell Galley, Lloyds Banking Group – Driving Economic Growth In Yorkshire Aug 22, 2018 The West Yorkshire Economic Growth Conference is set to bring together civic and business leaders from across the built environment industry together to discuss the opportunities and barriers to economic growth within the region, whilst presenting future development plans set to happen and tackling the constraints together in a collaborative approach. We’ll be welcoming hundreds […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
