Midlands Connect and Transport for the North pledge to create joint rail forum

Sub-national Transport Bodies Midlands Connect and Transport for the North, who’re set to speak at the HS2 Economic Growth Conference in November, have today signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), committing them to working together more closely towards a mutual vision for rebalancing the UK economy through sustainable transport improvements. The agreement includes a […]

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Surrey Police search for new HQ

The search has begun to find the perfect location of a new state-of-the-art headquarters for Surrey Police. The search, part of a wider future estates programme and strategy, will look for a site in a more central area of Surrey – likely to be in the Leatherhead or Dorking area of the region. The plans, […]

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Brighton’s conference centre set for revamp

Plans are being worked up to replace Brighton’s ageing conference centre, according to Brighton and Hove City Council. Max Woodford, Assistant Director of City Development & Regeneration at the local authority told our Brighton event that the council wants to build a £500m new facility. The derelict former swimming pool Black Rock site, located next […]

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Impressive new development in Cornwall to be unlocked

An impressive new development in Cornwall is set to be unlocked which will see the creation of new seaview homes in Falmouth. The site, formerly housing the Falmouth Beach Hotel, is set to be transformed into 53 apartments and penthouses. Acorn Property Group, who have today completed the purchased of the site, are now set […]

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Crewe regeneration takes step forward

The regeneration of Crewe has moved forward this week with the announcement of a new state-of-the-art cinema which will be the centre-piece of the Royal Arcade scheme proposed in the town centre. The cinema, set to have eight screens and hold 800 seats, is another development in the future vision for the area which will […]

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Tees Advanced Manufacturing Park project gets underway

The huge Tees Advanced Manufacturing Park (TeesAMP) development – set to create 1,000 new jobs in the region, has reached a key milestone as the ground is broken. The £55m scheme will be delivered over an 11 hectare site – with the focus of addressing the national shortage of high quality buildings suitable for modern […]

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Midlands Connect calls for role in Government rail review

Midlands Connect have called for a role in the Government rail review – saying we must get on with improving the regional rail network. Responding to the announcement of the Department for Transport’s rail review, Sir John Peace, Chair of Midlands Connect, said: “This review is a major undertaking of crucial importance to the Midlands. […]

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University purchase Bristol and Bath Science Park

The University of Bath have joined forces with South Gloucestershire Council to purchase the Bristol and Bath Science Park for £18m. The joint partnership on the scheme will help unlock the huge opportunities the park provides whilst driving the creation of new jobs in high valued sectors and roles. The University of Bath, who’ll be […]

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