At the cutting edge of low carbon technology May 12, 2022 Earlier this year the world’s first flexible solar manufacturing facility to use micro-groove technology opened in County Durham. Power Roll opened its solar film pilot manufacturing facility in County Durham in February this year. It is the first facility in the world to produce low-cost, lightweight, flexible solar film using Power Roll’s patented micro-groove technology. […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Durham partnership going from strength to strength May 12, 2022 Two of County Durham’s most influential institutions have committed to strengthening their already successful partnership, by making their joint working agreement even more ambitious for the county’s economy and communities. Durham County Council and Durham University have been working together for the good of the county for decades, and first signed a Memorandum of Understanding […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
County Durham, a place of drive and ambition May 12, 2022 County Durham has made its mark throughout the centuries and continues to show a determination to follow that tradition into the future. 2022 is a big year for the area. Not only will it find out if it will be chosen as host for the City of Culture 2025, it has ambitions to be the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Investing for the future May 12, 2022 County Durham has an ambition to build a successful, sustainable future promising a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle for all of its residents through access to good housing and employment. To achieve that ambition, £3.4 billion will be invested in creating jobs, attracting inward investment and building new homes. These are some of the larger developments […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Why County Durham? May 12, 2022 County Durham is the geographic and economic heart of the North East, it’s largest economy and determined to continue to drive growth and opportunities in the region. The county has long been the location of choice for businesses looking to invest and capitalise on new opportunities, from NSK Bearings setting up in 1976 right through to the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Investment volumes in Northern Ireland real estate sector doubled in 2021 May 12, 2022 The Northern Ireland commercial property market recorded its strongest year since 2017 in terms of investment volumes, research by CBRE NI shows. The data reveals that investment activity in 2021 more than doubled year-on-year with almost £290 million invested across 30 transactions. The most significant deal in 2021 was undoubtedly the sale of Merchant Square […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
£100m landmark tourism project set to transform city’s future May 12, 2022 A transformative multi-million-pound tourism attraction in the heart of Belfast city centre has been announced, following the signing of the £1 billion Belfast Region City Deal. The landmark £100million Belfast Stories development is Belfast’s flagship project – one of seven projects included in the BRCD’s tourism and regeneration plan. Due to open in 2028, elements […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Belfast Region City Deal: unlocking £1 billion of co-investment for the Belfast region May 12, 2022 The recently signed Belfast Region City Deal will unlock £1 billion of transformative co-investment over the next decade through the delivery of more than 20 highly ambitious projects and programmes, the creation of up to 20,000 new and better jobs and help make the region a global investment destination. The Deal will strengthen the region’s […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Belfast Grand Central Station: £400m transport-led mixed-use regeneration project May 12, 2022 Belfast Grand Central Station, at Weavers Cross, is situated in the heart of the city. The eight-hectare site will be home to a modern high-capacity transport hub, along with impressive mixed-use development proposals. Supported by the government’s multi-million-pound investment, de-risks the flagship project and provides the catalyst for a mixed-use opportunity. The development is capable […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Report: City Deal, young population and ambitious plans for city centre living rubber stamp Belfast’s investment proposition May 12, 2022 Ambitions to significantly increase the number of homes in the city by 31,600 by 2035, a transformational City Deal and a young, highly educated population are just some of the reasons why Belfast offers a unique proposition for real estate occupiers and investors, a new independent report has found. It found the city is poised […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
