Accessing the Government’s £22bn R&D Pot Aug 10, 2020 Recoup Capital is offering the property community the opportunity to gain financial assistance through tax rebates on problem-solving work done within development projects. In the UK, companies can claim tax relief for research and development activities, which includes many of the activities carried out as part of property development, consultancy and construction such as: Groundwork […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Virtual Conference Focused On Driving Economic Growth Across Humber Estuary Announced Aug 10, 2020 On the 22nd September, prominent business and public sector leaders will come together virtually at the inaugural Humber Estuary Development Conference – one of the region’s largest business conferences of the year. 300 attendees, 20 speakers and 15 exhibitors will all gather at the event hosted by Built Environment Networking, which will see the audience […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Council Plan Mass Transit System Unlocking Major Development Projects Aug 9, 2020 Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is planning a mass transit system along the A30 as they look to utilise infrastructure to unlock multiple development projects near Junction 7 of the M3. The Council is planning to draw up a “proactive strategic vision” that will focus heavily on infrastructure needs to ensure the major development ambitions […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Northern Powerhouse Rail Is Vital To The North’s Continued Recovery Aug 8, 2020 Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) is more important than ever as the North seeks to regrow its economy following the coronavirus pandemic – that was the message at Built Environment Networking’s Sheffield City Region Development Conference. NPR’s ambitious rail upgrades programme will feature electrifications, new lines and improve capacity and connectivity across the North. [emaillocker id=”71749″] […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Heritage & Regeneration – Balancing Renewal with Sense of Place Aug 5, 2020 Latest announcements from Government describing the reform of the planning system in England, designed to boost the provision of housing, will come into force in the Autumn of this year. AB Heritage looks at some of the issues that developers and other stakeholders should consider when factoring in heritage works as part of urban regeneration […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
HH Properties Middlesbrough Project Takes Step Forward Aug 4, 2020 HH Properties are bringing forward a number of developments across Middlesbrough, and their project at the former Springfield Hotel has reached a major milestone. [emaillocker id=”71749″] The former hotel and pub has now been demolished having received permission to do so from Middlesbrough Council in April – paving the way for a new eight-storey student […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Homes Proposed on Ministry of Defence Site Jul 24, 2020 The Defence Infrastructure Organisation is moving forward with plans to develop 135 new homes on a site currently utilised by the MOD. The site, at Sutton Coldfield, comes after permission was given last year for a new 3-storey office building at Whittington Barracks which will become the Defence Infrastructure Organisation’s new HQ. They’ll vacate their […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Exclusive Q&A – Unlocking Opportunities & Strategic Land Promotion Jul 23, 2020 There are a new of challenges developers face when looking to unlock land for development – and CLS Risk Solutions recently gathered some of the leading names in the industry to discuss how we can overcome these challenges through great planning, innovative solutions and collaboration. One of those experts was David Morris, Planning and Operations […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Social Value Must Be At The Heart of Post Covid Planning Jul 22, 2020 In a world which has been left reeling from the pandemic, the Prime Minister’s view that Britain should “build, build, build” means construction is a key driver to kickstart the economy. But to ensure that UK communities genuinely benefit, social value should be at the centre of post covid planning, says Simon Toplass, CEO of […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Government Backed Thames Estuary Launches Plan To Drive Economic Growth Jul 21, 2020 Thames Estuary has potential to create 1.5m jobs and £115bn GVA to UK economy Dedicated Growth Board, led by Government-appointed Envoy Kate Willard, plans to deliver greenest, most productive Estuary in the world Action Plan, ‘The Green Blue’, sets out vision for driving sustainable, economic growth; regenerating infrastructure; and improving transport and connectivity Major conference […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
