Private funding being sought for M11 extension to Peterborough Jun 1, 2018 An extension to the M11 has been proposed to further drive economic growth and improve connectivity from Peterborough to Cambridge and London. The proposed new infrastructure would create ‘a dynamic Peterborough-Cambridge-London corridor’ which would massively improve journeys between the cities. It is hoped that the dynamic new link could be funded by private investors – […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Elizabeth Tower restoration reaches major milestone Jun 1, 2018 The final piece of scaffolding has been slotted into place as the Elizabeth Tower project reached a major milestone this week. The scheme, which will see the conservation and restoration of Big Ben, is now covered in 98m high scaffolding as restoration work commences. It’s likely to be a key talking point at the London’s […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Planning application for business and leisure hub in Grantham submitted May 31, 2018 Proposals have been submitted to South Kesteven District Council which could see a business and leisure hub built – with a boost to local job numbers. The development, set to be built in Grantham, would see the development of a new business park, filing station and a coffee drive-thru. South Kesteven District Council, who are […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Joint venture begins work on speculative Gartcosh project May 31, 2018 A planned development at Gartcosh Industrial Park has moved a step closer with the announcement that a new joint venture company has been created. The JV will see Fusion Assets and J. Smart & Co Contractors team together to deliver the first phase of the development. The exciting project, situated at J2a on the M73, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Doncaster Sheffield Airport masterplan could drive economic growth May 31, 2018 The development of a new railway station at Doncaster-Sheffield Airport (DSA) would be a ‘game-changer’ for the region. It’s suggested that a connection from the airport to the East Coast Main Line could see a massive boost for the economy, in a region that is already thriving with ‘inward investment conversations at an all-time high’. […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Commonwealth Games 2022 brings ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’ May 30, 2018 The Commonwealth Games arriving in Birmingham will provide a ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’ according to the projects City Design & Conservation Manager. Simon Delahunty-Forrest told our Birmingham Development Plans Conference that the games provide the opportunity to ‘create an exemplary residential neighbourhood’ with one of the key projects – Birmingham’s Athletes’ Village. The 24-acre […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Regeneration developer challenges volume builders May 30, 2018 Manchester-based developer Capital & Centric is building up a £250m war chest to take on the volume house builders, as it shifts its focus to building high density, back to back housing around Greater Manchester’s public transport hubs. Adam Higgins, Founder and Director of Capital & Centric, told our Greater Manchester Development Plans Conference that […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
MOLA: Addressing skills shortages through collaboration and innovation May 30, 2018 On the 21st June MOLA (Museum of London Archaeology) CEO Janet Miller is chairing the Skills Session at the Oxford Cambridge Corridor Economic Growth Conference – set to take place in Milton Keynes. A panel of influential speakers is coming together to ask: How do we develop the skills needed to grow the economy? What […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
HS2 can provide the ‘rocket fuel’ to help Britain’s ecomomy thrive May 29, 2018 Further extending the proposed HS2 project would put ‘rocket fuel in the economy’ to help Britain’s economy thrive. A leading transport think-tank has suggested connecting the UK mainland through HS2 by the year 2050 would see huge economic opportunities unlocked and could provide a massive boost in the creation of jobs and housing. Greengauge 21, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Department for International Trade reveal scale of northern prospects May 26, 2018 The recently established property development team of the Department for International Trade (DIT) is currently assessing 75 projects across the north east and Yorkshire, its regional manager has revealed. Ummar Hannif, Yorkshire and North East Regional Manager at the DIT, told our Tees Valley Development Plans Conference that the department had recently widened its inward […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
