Oxford – Cambridge corridor needs ‘a single voice’ to drive development forward Jul 2, 2018 The Oxford to Cambridge corridors needs a ‘single voice’ to drive forward its development plans, one of the area’s most experienced planners has told our Oxford Cambridge Corridor Economic Growth Conference. Speaking on the events Inclusive Economic Growth Session, South East Midlands LEP Chief Executive Hilary Chipping said that an ‘overarching structure’ and a single […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Council bosses left frustrated by the pace of decision making on Ox-Mk-Cam Corridor Jul 2, 2018 Council bosses have expressed their frustration at the pace of decision making on key transport projects in the Oxford – Cambridge growth corridor. Duncan Sharkey, Corporate Director for Place at Milton Keynes Council, told delegates at the Oxford Cambridge Corridor Economic Growth Conference that development is currently being held back by the need to reserve […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
‘We’ve relied on the private sector model of housebuilding for too long’ Jul 2, 2018 Policy makers have relied too heavily on private house builders to bring forward new communities, a senior director of one of the UK’s biggest housing associates has told our Oxford Cambridge Corridor Economic Growth Conference. During the conference’s panel debate on housing, Places for People Group Director Mary Parsons said: ‘’We’re not very good at […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Attracting the best planning officers to the Oxford – Cambridge corridor Jul 2, 2018 Salaries for planners in the Cambridge to Oxford corridor should be doubled, the Chair of Silverstone Technology Cluster has said. Roz Bird, who is also Commercial Director of Silverstone Park, told delegates at the Oxford Cambridge Corridor Economic Growth Conference that councils had to provide incentives to attract good quality staff into the corridor. That […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Government ‘has to make sure it sticks’ to its latest east-west rail timelines Jul 2, 2018 Martin Tett, Leader of Buckinghamshire County Council, has said Government ‘has to make sure’ it sticks to its latest timetables on east-west rail whilst speaking at the Oxford Cambridge Corridor Economic Growth Conference. The region’s local authorities are ‘hopeful’ that the Government would deliver its promise to decide this summer on the corridor for the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
NIC call for government-backed development corporations to unlock OxMkCam potential Jul 2, 2018 Professor Sadie Morgan, a member of the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC), has called for central government-backed development corporations to bring forward the new settlements that will be needed to fulfil the growth plans for the OxMkCam arc corridor. Speaking at the Oxford Cambridge Corridor Economic Growth Conference she said the Secretary of State for Communities […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
OxMKCam review author backs ministerial champion for the arc corridor Jul 2, 2018 The Oxford to Cambridge corridor requires a ministerial champion, according to the MP commissioned by the Government to review the area’s development strategy. Delivering an opening keynote speech at the beginning of the Oxford Cambridge Corridor Economic Growth Conference, Milton Keynes MP Iain Stewart said this co-ordination should either be delivered by a minister or […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Castleford’s £750m masterplan takes centre stage in Leeds Jul 2, 2018 Wakefield Council have adopted the masterplan for the £750m regeneration of Castleford’s riverside, the authority’s Chief Executive confirmed at our Transforming West Yorkshire Conference in Leeds. Merran McRae told delegates that the council had rubberstamped the blueprint for the Aire River Growth Corridor (ARGC) in the borough’s second biggest centre. The 230 ha of former […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
A Case Study – Corn Exchange, Manchester Jun 29, 2018 Earlier this year saw the completion of the redevelopment of the Corn Exchange in Manchester. Getting to this stage in the life of this heritage building has been 13 years in the making and made possible through a partnership of industry professionals and experts. The partnership was between Aviva Investors, Queensberry Real Estate, Spring & […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
20-storey residential tower at Old Oak and Park Royal site given go-ahead Jun 29, 2018 A development set to bring an ambitious residential development to the Old Oak and Park Royal regeneration site has been given to thumbs up – with a 20-storey tower brought forward by Fruition Properties. The development, part funded by Propio – an innovative crowdfunding investment platform, will also include a new church, nursery and community […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
