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
Bristol Airport boss backs rapid transport plans Oct 25, 2018 Bristol Airport’s long-term expansion rely on the delivery of plans for a rapid transit system in the West of England, its Chief Executive has warned. Dave Lees told the Infrastructure Session at the West of England Economic Growth Conference that rapid transit, whether it turns out to be light rail or tram, could be a […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Don’t overlook further education – warns college boss Oct 25, 2018 The West of England’s development plans must cater for further education alongside primary and secondary schooling in order to provide career avenue for young people who do not pursue A-levels, the West of England’s Economic Growth Conference has heard. Keith Hamblin, Executive Principal of South Gloucestershire and Stroud College, said:“4,000 houses are being built within […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Materials supply problems prompt Taylor Wimpey to stockpile Oct 25, 2018 Taylor Wimpey is stockpiling bricks and other building materials on its construction sites in order to ensure that it can keep on building the company’s south west boss has revealed. Ralph Hawkins, Managing Director of Taylor Wimpey’s South West division told the Major Housing Builders Session at the West of England Economic Growth Conference that […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Government’s Broadmead approval hailed as a vote of confidence Oct 25, 2018 Secretary of State James Brokenshire’s approval of Hammerson’s plans for a 1m sq ft redevelopment of Bristol’s Broadmead shopping centre has been hailed as a vote of confidence in the city centre, Robin Dobson, Director of Retail Development at Hammerson, welcomed the decision during his presentation at the Major Developers Session at the West of […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
CBI warns over Brexit ‘panic’ Oct 25, 2018 The uncertainty surrounding the UK’s withdrawal from the EU is spreading ‘panic’ in boardrooms, the South West Regional Director of the CBI has warned. Deborah Fraser, talking on the Industrial Strategy Panel at the West of England Economic Growth Conference, said that firms must be planning for the consequences of a hard Brexit: “The biggest […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Transforming Blue Light Estates in Cornwall, Devon and Dorset… Oct 9, 2018 This year the UK’s first ever event focused on Blue Light Estates will take place in London – bringing together those at the forefront of estates, property and facilities management, including the Police, Ambulance and Fire & Rescue. One of those involved within the Blue Light Estates Development Conference are Devon & Cornwall Police and […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
More than 400 canal-side homes set for Gloucester site Oct 4, 2018 A new £65m residential development set to create 411 new homes in Gloucester has been approved – twelve years after the council initially granted permission back in 2006. The development, set to create stunning new residential properties overlooking the canal, are set to be created at the Monk Meadow Dock site in Gloucester. Developer Crest […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
1,300 new homes given green light in Bristol Oct 3, 2018 The creation of almost 1,300 new homes on the edge of Bristol have been given the green light this week as a scheme has been recommended for approval. The development, being brought forward by Crest Nicholson, will see the 65-hectare site transformed into a thriving community with amenities and local facilities. [emaillocker id=”71749″] Crest Nicholson, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
