New Action Plan will make Wirral Waters the UK leader for cycling and walking Jun 29, 2021 A new ‘Action Plan for Active Travel’ has been launched by Peel L&P’s Wirral Waters. The plan sets out five key actions and a range of specific projects, which will help it to realise its ambition in making Wirral Waters the most cyclist and pedestrian friendly development in the UK. By placing walking, cycling and […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Ward Hadaway facilitates 25-year lease on historic building Jun 29, 2021 Law firm Ward Hadaway has successfully facilitated a 25-year lease for client, North East Autism Society (NEAS) enabling them move into one of Stockton’s historic Edwardian buildings. Lawyers from the firm’s Built Environment Team provided advice on an agreement, lease and underlease of part of the building, which will now become a school for 35 […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Covid-19 and non payment of rent: where now for landlords and tenants? Jun 29, 2021 Global law firm DLA Piper has been sharing their thoughts on the subject… DLA Piper’s view on the legislation: “The current legislation, whilst very welcome for tenants, does not deal with the substantive problem of debt being built up and long-term balance sheet issues. It provided no solution for tenants once the restrictions expire and […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Wirral Growth Company’s office schemes futureproofed for connectivity Jun 29, 2021 Two new office schemes, which form part of Wirral Growth Company’s multi-million-pound regeneration of Birkenhead town centre, have received the WiredScore Gold standard, meaning they are ‘future-proofed for connectivity’. The certification for the two Grade A office buildings, totalling 150,000 sq ft will see them placed among the best in the country in terms of […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Kennedy Wilson acquire London office for £180m Jun 29, 2021 Global real estate investment company Kennedy Wilson has acquired One Embassy Gardens for £180m in an off-market transaction that is currently expected to add £9 million in annual net operating income. Located in London’s Nine Elms district, the 156,000 square foot, recently developed, Grade A office building was designed to minimize energy and water consumption […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Building through a pandemic – boutique developer Aitch Group report residential and commercial success despite lockdown Jun 29, 2021 Boutique developer Aitch Group, have constructed 170 new homes and 20 commercial units, totalling in excess of 64,000 sq ft of multiple usage, since April 2020 despite the pandemic, and report success in both sectors with 70% of the new homes sold and 90% of the commercial units occupied. The excellent location of the Aitch Group developments and access to green space combined with […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Highways England Q&A: Major investment in the Humber region Jun 26, 2021 Following our Humber Estuary Economic Growth Conference we’ve been speaking exclusively with Highways England’s Tim Gamon… How vital are highways to future development and economic growth across the Humber region? Roads are vital for future development and economic growth, connecting businesses and people and enabling employment and productivity growth. In fact, our strategic road network […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
LocatED Q&A: Ensuring school estates meet the ever-changing needs of students Jun 26, 2021 Following LocatED’s involvement in our Schools Development Conference we’ve been speaking exclusively with Chief Executive Lara Newman… Could you explore how LocatED works collaboratively to advance the development of school estates? LocatED buys sites on behalf of the DfE for new schools and delivers mixed use developments, with schools at their centre, that help to […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Department for Education announced £500m investment with school improvement programme Jun 25, 2021 Thousands of pupils across England are expected to get access to revamped school facilities soon as the Department for Education (DfE) on Wednesday (23) announced an investment of £483 million to improve the state of school buildings across the country. The investment from Condition Improvement Fund will benefit about 1,199 schools, with the ones in North East […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Ground-breaking new £18m green investment fund created by Combined Authority Jun 25, 2021 The North of Tyne Combined Authority is establishing a ground-breaking new investment fund to tackle carbon emissions whilst delivering inclusive economic growth. The Green New Deal Fund will invest up to £18 million in both low carbon infrastructure and directly into SMEs to support business growth and innovation. The Fund will catalyse investment in green growth, stimulate […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
