Kent Science Park and Quinn Estates bring forward £4bn project Jul 8, 2021 Quinn Estates, in partnership with Kent Science Park and a number of local landowners, has submitted two planning applications for a £4bn scheme titled Highsted Park The scheme incorporates: 9,250 homes (of which 2,775 would be affordable) 4 primary schools 1 secondary school 520 acres of parks and outdoor space Sports hub for Sittingbourne FC […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Plans revealed for phase one of £56m business park – creating 500 jobs Jul 8, 2021 Detailed plans for the first business units to be built on Sleaford’s new £56 million business park have been revealed. Five hundred jobs will be created at Sleaford Moor Enterprise Park, near Pride Parkway, of which the first phase has nine units ranging from 121 to 192 square metres. The development boasts a range of green features […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
£10bn investment pledge revealed by ESA members Jul 8, 2021 The UK recycling and waste management sector has committed to delivering a stretching net zero emissions target, a decade ahead of the Government’s deadline, in a boost to the UK’s decarbonisation agenda. The Environmental Services Association (ESA) claims that its members have committed to investing £10 billion ($13.8bn) and creating 40,000 new jobs over the next decade […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Build Back Local – councils set out post-pandemic recovery vision Jul 8, 2021 At its virtual Annual Conference, the Local Government Association (LGA) launches its Build Back Local campaign to demonstrate the vital role councils must be able to play to help communities recover from the devastating social and economic impact of the pandemic. By working together as equal partners, local and central government can achieve our shared […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Anchor Hanover acquires new 1.6-acre site for later life living project Jul 8, 2021 Anchor Hanover, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of specialist housing and care for people in later life, has exchanged contracts on a 1.6-acre site within the waterside development Rochester Riverside, enabling the delivery of 101 new mixed-tenure homes for over 55’s. The acquisition falls in line with the Anchor Hanover’s ambitious development strategy, vision for the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Stoford secured planning approval for East Devon project Jul 8, 2021 Stoford has secured reserved matters planning approval for the next stage of development at an industrial scheme in East Devon that could create more than 150 new jobs. The leading commercial property developer will construct two new units at Exeter Logistics Park, including a c.55,000 sq ft parcel distribution service centre on behalf of a […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Q&A – Transport for the North: Tim Wood discusses the £70bn ambition to “level up” the region’s infrastructure Jul 8, 2021 We’ve been speaking exclusively with Tim Wood, Acting Chief Executive and Northern Powerhouse Rail Director at Transport for the North… Q: How will the £39bn Northern Powerhouse Rail scheme help to “level up” the North as a region and what could be its wider impact on development? Unreliable, often overcrowded and slow services are commonplace […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
University of Wolverhampton chooses Willmott Dixon Interiors for £4m refurb Jul 8, 2021 Willmott Dixon Interiors will deliver the refurbishment of two buildings at the University of Wolverhampton to provide enhanced facilities for film and pharmacy students. The national fit-out and refurbishment specialist contractor will lead the £3.9 million refurbishment of the Wulfruna Building and Alan Turing Building at the university’s city campus on Wulfruna Street. The refurbishment […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Costello’s comes to Warrington’s Time Square Jul 6, 2021 The partners behind Warrington’s Time Square, have exchanged a 3,562 sq ft deal with local, family-owned, award-winning bar, Costello’s, to become the latest occupier at the innovative mixed-use destination The £142m scheme in the heart of Warrington town centre has been delivered by Warrington & Co on behalf of Warrington Borough Council, with one of […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Willmott Dixon Interiors completes National Gallery refurbishment Jul 6, 2021 Willmott Dixon Interiors has furthered its track-record for transforming the interior of iconic London buildings, with the construction of new office accommodation at the Grade I-listed National Gallery. The fit-out and refurbishment specialist contractor has delivered additional space and state-of-the-art facilities in the east ground floor and part of the existing basement areas of the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
