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
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
Wiltshire College redevelopment to double student numbers Feb 26, 2018 Wiltshire College’s Salisbury campus is set to undergo a £14m redevelopment – which will see student numbers double. The plans, which will see a major refurbishment, a new campus layout and a new building, will give the local economy a huge boost by enhancing the number of skilled workers to fill job vacancies in the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Referendum to be held on future development of Broadstone, Poole Feb 26, 2018 A referendum is set to be held in June which could be the start of a huge transformation of the Broadstone area, north of Poole. In the vote those taking part will be asked if they want Poole Council to use the Broadstone Neighbourhood Plan, which held a six-week consultation period on an initial version […] 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
Borough of Poole awarded £6m as £134m regeneration gathers momentum Feb 13, 2018 The £134m regeneration project being undertaken by the Borough of Poole has been given a boost with £6m of funding from the Government’s Housing Infrastructure Fund (HIF). The money will further help support the towns ambition and vision to transform the region and remodelled the town centre. Borough of Poole Council will be speaking at […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Bournemouth development sites: mapping the future Feb 13, 2018 It’s an incredibly exciting time for the South Coast town of Bournemouth, and our Bournemouth Development Plans Conference on the 18th April is set to hear above some incredible development and procurement opportunities from both public and private sector leaders in the built environment industry. One of the key talking points is set to be […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
