HS2 Chairman: “Half a million jobs and ninety thousand homes are just the beginning” Nov 7, 2018 Local HS2 growth plans show almost half a million jobs at HS2 station sites Nearly 90,000 thousand new homes to be built around HS2 stations including new garden villages. Opportunities to better local transport connections facilitated by HS2 for both work and leisure. Today, Sir Terry Morgan, Chair of HS2 Ltd will state how […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Cities and Transport Catapults to join forces Oct 26, 2018 The Future Cities Catapult and Transport Systems Catapult are set to be merged into a new organisation, it has been announced. The move, which is set to allow them to become more focused on issues around modern and smart cities as well as the future of connectivity, infrastructure and mobility, reflects their joint relevance to […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
HS2 Chairman keynote speaker at Economic Growth Conference Oct 26, 2018 The new chairman of HS2 Ltd, Sir Terry Morgan, has been confirmed as the headline speaker at the inaugural HS2 Economic Growth Conference. The event, supported by HS2 Ltd, will see Sir Terry Morgan address up to 1,000 delegates on Wednesday 7th November, sharing his views on the importance of the project to the UK’s […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Government backing for major North East scheme Oct 25, 2018 An incredibly ambitious project in the North East has gained the support of the Department for International Trade as part of £2bn of new investment opportunities launched across the UK. The £250m scheme, set for Gateshead Quay, will see a 3.84 hectare site transformed into a thriving new area which will drive tourism and visitors […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Transformation growth set for the North of England Oct 19, 2018 Northern Powerhouse Rail is poised to deliver transformational change to the North boosting the economy and improving connectivity for millions of people. Leaders from the city regions of Hull, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield have welcomed the move to bring fast and frequent rail services to the region – and new opportunities for businesses and […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Midlands Connect and Transport for the North pledge to create joint rail forum Sep 27, 2018 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 […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Tees Advanced Manufacturing Park project gets underway Sep 23, 2018 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 […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Exciting new chapter for Yorkshire firm Sep 19, 2018 Leeds-based construction and property events company Built Environment Networking has moved to a new office in the city to support an ongoing growth strategy. Built Environment Networking, which has recently recruited 10 new members of staff, has relocated to larger premises at Thorpe Park in Leeds, allowing the company to double the size of its […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Firms reaping the benefits of HS2 Sep 17, 2018 A once in a lifetime opportunity. A catalyst for growth. HS2 is set to deliver phenomenal opportunities for regeneration and development across the UK – and new latest released shows that several regions across the UK are already reaping the commercial rewards of the massive infrastructure scheme. According to the latest data by Barbour ABI […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
The wider impact of HS2 Sep 4, 2018 Paul Bogle, Head of Policy and Research at the National Federation of Builders: A shorter journey time between London and the Midlands was how HS2 was initially sold to the public. According to Ernst & Young, 90% of Eurotunnel passengers cited shorter journey times as a key reason for using the tunnel. It would not […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
