FREEPORTS UK: Liverpool spreads the love across the North West Mar 4, 2021 A total of 14 sites across the North West are set to benefit from the Liverpool City Region’s successful attempt to win Freeport status. While the docks in Sefton were at the heart of the bid, the respective developments at Wirral Waters, Port Salford, Parkside (St Helens) and 3MG (Halton) among others were included, which […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
FREEPORTS UK: Twin ports put clean hydrogen production central to its mission Mar 4, 2021 Freeport East – centred around Felixstowe and Harwich Ports – will use its new status to harness local clean energy from offshore and other carbon-free sources to drive good green growth. Its long-term, sustainable focuses for growth include maritime technology, offshore wind energy and other renewables-related technology. As well as its innovation in agri-tech, it […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Big investment wins for North East as Chancellor emphasises determination to level up economy Mar 3, 2021 The North East was a big winner in today’s budget which stuck to the ‘levelling up the country’ theme that has become a mantra of Chancellor Rishi Sunak. Teesside was named as one of the eight new Freeports while Darlington won the battle to be the location of the new Treasury department, which will mean […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
£1.6bn public sector modular construction framework up for renewal Feb 26, 2021 Firms have until the end of March to register their interest in a £1.6bn modular construction framework which is being procured by the NHS Shared Business Services Group. The current arrangement, which runs out on July 31, has 19 approved suppliers but it is believed that the updated agreement, again covering four years, can accommodate […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
AEW raises €475m to bolster logistics portfolio in France, Germany and the Netherlands Feb 25, 2021 American investment firm AEW is planning a €475m raid on logistics and light industrial targets across mainland Europe as the race to build warehouse space intensifies. The Boston-based company has accumulated assets in Europe worth €32bn and now has it sights set on filling the demand in major metropolitan areas of France, Germany and the […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
University of Cambridge’s £300m mega development puts emphasis on open spaces Feb 25, 2021 Four world-renowned Cambridge colleges and the university itself have joined forced to facilitate a massive housing development on the south west perimeter of the city. Consultations with local residents were due to start today on the scheme (Feb 25) which could see nearly 3,000 new homes built on farm land. Provisions have also been made for […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Government of Jersey to invest £200m in far-reaching redevelopment of St Helier town centre Feb 23, 2021 ONE of Jersey’s most valuable pieces of real estate is set to be transformed as part of a far-reaching £200m redevelopment of St Helier’s popular tourist area. The Jersey Development Company (JDC) has instructed internationally-renowned planning specialists Gillespies to oversee the project which is set to include a new National Art Gallery, seaside amphitheatre, pier, […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
IN FOCUS: Global renewable energy visionaries RES Feb 12, 2021 RES is leading the way in the drive towards a zero carbon society and meeting the UK’s renewable energy needs. We asked them about their plans and playing their part in the sustainability revolution. You have built a development portfolio of over 2GW of Wind and Solar energy in the UK and RES has established […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
A shed shortage: how can the logistics industry keep up with demand? Feb 12, 2021 The logistics industry is booming. The continual rise of ecommerce and rapid expansion of Amazon has meant it is one of the few industries to enjoy sustained growth during the pandemic. Here Jim Connolly, the Strategic Development Director of CLS Risk Solutions, outlines the hurdles that must be overcome to satisfy an unquenchable thirst for […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
British Property Federation: Opportunities in a Post Brexit World Feb 9, 2021 The current pandemic has meant the light hasn’t been shone so much on the potential challenges and opportunities surrounding Brexit. Ahead of our event later this month – titled Property Sector Opportunities in a Post Brexit World – we’ve been speaking to Ian Fletcher, Director of Policy and the British Property Federation… Q. What is […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
