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First look at Sheffield’s HS2 railway station

With inward investment conversation ‘at an all time high’ according to Council officials the city of Sheffield is currently going through an exciting period. The backing of Boeing and McLaren have coming to the region, the revamp of the City Centre, the ambitious plans of Sheffield Hallam University and more have seen the city gain […]

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Crewe Train Station ‘needs altering’ for HS2

Crewe Train Station will need to be altered before the arrival of the new high-speed train network – HS2. According to Council officials the station is ‘unlikely to be able to accommodate’ the influx of travellers using the route, with thousands of extra HS2 passengers expected, without major changes being made. Cheshire East Council have […]

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Two hotels – one on top of the other

An ambitious scheme is coming to Manchester city centre – with two hotels being developed, with one on top of the other. The site of the former Peterloo House in St Peter’s Square will be transformed into a thriving and vibrant area. Property Alliance Group, who are behind the scheme, will be discuss the property […]

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Government provides funding towards transport within Midlands

Government funding has been provided for an ambitious project with the vision of improving transport links in the Midlands and other regions. It has been revealed that £23m has so far been provided for the Midlands Connect programme, which was officially launched in March last year. The Government backing for the programme, which incorporates 23 […]

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Plans revealed for logistic park in the North West

A logistic park which could create thousands of jobs could be on the cards in the North West – if a new proposal is backed. The plans, which would see a development site near the M6 near Wigan, could create up to 1,650 jobs – in a huge boost for the local economy. The Symmetry […]

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‘Towards 2050’ Bristol Airport vision moves to consultation period

Consultation has begun on detailed plans on the continued growth opportunities and longer term development of Bristol Airport – as the airport continues to see impressive popularity. The project, labelled Towards 2050, sets out the huge potential which could be unlocked in five areas – aviation, economic impact, green belt, sustainable growth and surface access. […]

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West Yorkshire Combined Authority highlight investment projects

Over £22m worth of investment has been progressed by West Yorkshire Combined Authority, which will be used across regeneration projects, transport and improving and delivering clean air. The money will be spent on projects to ease traffic flow on a key highway between Calderdale and Kirklees, enable more new homes to be built in a […]

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Housing schemes get go-ahead in Salford

A planning committee have given the go-ahead on four projects which will bring 600 new homes to Salford. The projects, which were recommended for approval by officers also, is a major boost for housing in Greater Manchester. The schemes include Bellway Homes’ plans for a residential development on land at Campbell Road in Swinton. How […]

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£1bn Silvertown tunnel in London gets green light

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has given the green light for a road tunnel under the Thames by granting a Development Consent Order. The site, at Silvertown in East London, will now see Transport for London (TfL) proceed with the project. The decision letter shared on belhalf of Chris Grayling stated that a Government official agreed […]

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