Building Equality marches at Leeds Pride Aug 8, 2019 Building Equality – an alliance of construction companies working to build LGBT+ inclusion including Built Environment Networking, has completed their second annual march at Leeds Pride. More than 200 people from across the construction and property industry – double the number of people from the previous year – joined the parade to celebrate diversity, advocate […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
NW speculative build trade counter schemes reap rewards Jul 31, 2019 Trade counters are increasing their footprint and now account for almost 20% of all floorspace in the North West Despite reducing their footprint, general manufacturers remain the region’s single largest occupier sector at 22% North West sees “ripple effect” of high ERV growth in other geographical locations, pushing occupiers into the region Manchester, UK – […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Dear Prime Minister, don’t forget the Midlands – Midlands Connect Jul 30, 2019 A message from Midlands Connect… Prime Minister, congratulations on your appointment. As you embark on the first 100 days of your premiership, you will face huge challenges, but also an unparalleled opportunity. Our message to you is simple; unleash our economic potential, succeed where your predecessors have faltered, back the Midlands. [emaillocker id=”71749″] For too […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Plans for redevelopment of former ski village edge closer Jul 30, 2019 Plans to redevelop a former Ski Village in the South Yorkshire city of Sheffield have moved forward – as Extreme Destinations and Sheffield City Council sign an agreement for the project, with Extreme signing a 150-year lease. The ski village, which has remained derelict since it was destroyed by a fire in 2012, is set […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Integrated Rail Plan launched for the Sheffield City Region Jul 30, 2019 An ambitious new Integrated Rail Plan has been launched for the Sheffield City Region – as the region looks to improve connectivity and drive economic growth across the region. Supported by local authorities and organisations including Transport for the North and the Department for Transport the proposals include new stations to Barnsley Dearn Valley, Rotherham, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
£250m Huddersfield town centre regeneration kickstarts Jul 30, 2019 Plans to transform one of the biggest town centres in Huddersfield via a £250m regeneration programme have this week taken a major step forward – after the first major scheme received the thumbs up from Kirklees Council. The project, being brought forward by SKA Developments, will see the transformation of the former Co-op department store […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
£70m Symmetry Park begins to take shape Jul 30, 2019 A major new logistics development in Blyth is beginning to take shape – with a 150,000sq ft distribution unit now available for occupation, and the opening of a Starbucks and a KFC on site. They’re all part of much wider plans for Symmetry Park – located in a key strategic location at J34 of the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
One Yorkshire Leaders set out new devolution proposals Jul 29, 2019 One Yorkshire Leaders have set out new proposals to urgently unlock the benefits of devolution for all parts of the region while creating a pathway to a full One Yorkshire devolution deal in 2022. The proposals, which have already been presented to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, are published today ahead of Yorkshire Day on Thursday 1 August. They would […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Calls made for ‘new towns’ in London – says geographic expert Jul 28, 2019 London must develop the urban equivalents of new towns around its transport hubs in order to help meet the capital’s housing needs, one of the UK’s leading geographers has told delegates at our London event. In a wide-ranging talk at the London Property Club, Oxford University Professor of Economic Geography Danny Dorling called for denser […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Modular housing approaching its ‘Betamax or VHS’ moment Jul 28, 2019 The modular housing industry is approaching its ‘Betamax or VHS’ moment within the next five years when a dominant model will emerge, Pocket Living’s Land Director has said. Nick Cuff, Land Director at Pocket Living, told delegates at our London Property Club that modern methods of construction (MMC) housing is still a “very nascent” industry: […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
