First look at Sheffield’s HS2 railway station May 17, 2018 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 […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Crewe Train Station ‘needs altering’ for HS2 May 17, 2018 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 […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Government launches drive to attract foreign investment to Greater Manchester May 17, 2018 The Government is using five huge projects within Manchester to try and attract foreign investors to the region. The projects, worth almost £2bn, will be used to promote the major opportunities Greater Manchester has to potential suitors by The Department for International Trade. Some of the projects are set to be discussed at our North […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Two hotels – one on top of the other May 16, 2018 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 […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Government provides funding towards transport within Midlands May 16, 2018 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 […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Plans revealed for logistic park in the North West May 15, 2018 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 […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
‘Towards 2050’ Bristol Airport vision moves to consultation period May 15, 2018 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. […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
West Yorkshire Combined Authority highlight investment projects May 13, 2018 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 […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Housing schemes get go-ahead in Salford May 13, 2018 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 […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
£1bn Silvertown tunnel in London gets green light May 11, 2018 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 […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more