Infrastructure improvements to unlock 100,000 new homes in Oxford Mar 21, 2018 Millions of pounds are set to be ploughed into crucial infrastructure improvements across Oxfordshire’s roads next year in a bid to prepare the region for a huge increase in housing developments and population. The deal, which will unlock the development opportunity for around 100,000 new homes in the City region, is costing around £215m, but […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
New University Set for Milton Keynes as Cranfield are named lead provider Mar 21, 2018 Cranfield University have been appointed as the lead higher education provider for a new University in Milton Keynes. The higher education institution, known as MK:U, will see a ‘new model’ of University build in the heart of Milton Keynes, which is set to house up to 5,000 students. The news comes in an incredibly exciting […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Five garden towns proposed within Oxford Cambridge corridor Mar 5, 2018 The Oxford – Milton Keynes – Cambridge corridor could see five new garden towns created in a bid to create thousands of homes in the growth region. The area, set for improved connectivity by road and rail which is set to create huge regional economic benefits, is likely to see a huge increase in population […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Siemens to invest £200m to develop new rail factory in Goole Mar 2, 2018 Global technology and innovation business Siemens are set to create 1,700 new jobs in a new rail factory development which will see them invest up to £200m. The proposed plans would see Siemens establish a factory on 67-acres of land within the East Yorkshire town of Goole, which would manufacture and commission trains. The factory […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Conference to set out economic growth opportunities in the Oxford – Milton Keynes – Cambridge Corridor Feb 26, 2018 On the 21st June, prominent business and public-sector leaders will come together in Milton Keynes for the Oxford Cambridge Corridor Economic Growth Conference – the region’s largest business conference of the year – which is supported by the National Infrastructure Commission, England’s Economic Heartland and regional and local authorities. The conference, hosted by Built Environment […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Weston Homes to help transform Peterborough South Bank Feb 26, 2018 Property developer Weston Homes is bringing an incredible development to Peterborough – which is set to bring the South Bank to life. The waterside residential and commercial project will see them transform the Fletton Quays area with its very own ‘Urban Beach’. Weston Homes are set to speak about the exciting project at the Peterborough […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Oxford & Cambridge named the best cities for growth potential in England Feb 22, 2018 Oxford has scored better than any other city in England as they’ve been named the best city for growth potential in the country, closely pushed by Cambridge in second. A report, published this week by Arcadis, highlights Oxford as having huge potential with only Edinburgh rating higher in the UK based report. Both cities are […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Three-lane ‘smart motorway’ improvements revealed to link Cambridge and Oxford Feb 21, 2018 A report by The Greater Cambridge Partnership has revealed the need for a three-lane M11 to link Cambridge and Oxford. The plan would see an improved junction at the Girton interchange which would allow more east-west travel, whilst expanding the ‘smart motorway’ scheme around Cambridge and further afield. Connectivity and infrastructure will be a huge […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Two Scape frameworks worth £2.1bn open to bidders Feb 19, 2018 Scape Group have announced two frameworks which are open to bidding – worth a total of £2.1bn. The frameworks, for civils infrastructure work, are made up of around £1.6bn of infrastructure work across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and another £500m for infrastructure work in Scotland. Frameworks are a major part of the construction and […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Pegasus Group announce partnership with Built Environment Networking Feb 16, 2018 Pegasus Group have today announced their continued partnership with Built Environment Networking, the UK’s leading provider of networking conferences for professionals in property and construction. The deal will see Pegasus Group become a Conference Associate across 60 regional conferences, and be at the forefront of regional economic debates as the Housing Session Partner for the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
