Successful Regeneration; Reviving Calderdale’s Industrial Legacy Through Development Dec 12, 2019 Mills drove forward the industrial revolution within the UK – but now thousands lay derelict and underutilised across the UK. Ahead of our Mills Development Conference we caught up with Richard Seaman, Corporate Lead for Planning at Calderdale Council, who spoke about their involvement in bringing life back to these historic buildings… Mills drove forward […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
UK Construction & Property Events Worth Attending in 2020 Dec 10, 2019 The construction and property industry is in a fascinating place. On one side there is major disruption and uncertainty with skills, housing, Brexit and more creating massive challenges which need to be overcome. On the other hand innovative smart solutions are offering ways to combat barriers, whilst ambitious infrastructure projects including HS2, Northern Powerhouse Rail […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
York Council Submit Apartments & Infrastructure Project Dec 6, 2019 The City of York Council have submitted plans which will deliver more than 100 new flats in the city – as well as much needed infrastructure and landscape. The plans – set to be built on the Castle Mills site – will be a feature of our York Development Plans Event in 2020 as the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
The Glass Works Is Letting New Light into Barnsley Town Centre Nov 15, 2019 The Glass Works is the centerpiece of the transformation of Barnsley high street, the High Streets Development Conference heard. The Glassworks is a £180m project being led by Barnsley Council, partially funded by the Public Works Loan Board, to create a new home for the Barnsley markets and a new high street destination. The name […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
Kirklees Redevelopment Lead by Ambitious Huddersfield Blueprint Nov 15, 2019 Kirklees Council are launching their high streets redevelopment with the first projects of their 2019-2031 masterplan, our High Streets Development Conference has heard. Huddersfield is the largest town in the Kirklees area which has avoided much of the national problem, according to Angela Blake, Service Director of Economy and Skills: “The retail offering is still […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
Creative Industries Fueling Wakefield Redevelopment Nov 15, 2019 City & Provincial Properties, the developers behind Europe’s largest music cluster, are redeveloping the disused Rutland Mills in Wakefield into a new complex, Tileyard North. The buildings are all Grade II listed properties but will require significant restoration work as part of the new project after 20 years of unoccupancy. [emaillocker id=”71749″] Paul Kempe, Director […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
World’s Largest Off-Shore Windfarm Opening in Hornsea Nov 14, 2019 Ørsted opened the world’s first offshore wind farm back in 1991 and is due to open the world’s largest offshore wind farm in 2020. Seen as a world leader in offshore wind power production, Ørsted has succeeded in establishing the greatest production of this type of power than any other company, accounting for a quarter of […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
Multi £bn works announced by major frameworks providers Oct 30, 2019 Simon Toplass, Chief Executive of PAGABO, a provider that has £10.5bn in frameworks revealed at our recent conference the firms incredible growth, he said:“3 out of the last 4 years we’ve had triple digit growth in revenue terms” Pagabo are tendering their professional services and major works, which combined make up the £10.5bn figure. Pagabo’s USP […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
Hammerson plans new 205-bed hotel at Victoria Gate, Leeds Oct 30, 2019 The plans will see the site redeveloped into a new flagship hotel, further enhancing the offer at Hammerson’s retail and leisure destination and the Leeds cultural quarter, driving additional footfall and spend to the city. Hammerson will be discussing their retail developments our upcoming Retail Development Conference. The Victoria Gate Hotel is part of Hammerson’s […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
1.6m funding for York Central Approved Amid Uncertainty over Govt Funds Oct 30, 2019 Nearly £1.6 million of funding has been granted to help the York Central development take a step forward. But City of York Council is still waiting to hear if its bid for £77.1 million of essential Government funding for the scheme has been successful. The council will be discussing the development at our upcoming York Future […] Posted by: John Clark Read more
