Masterplan submitted for 1,000 home community development Jul 29, 2021 A detailed masterplan for a major mixed-use development between the approaches for both of the Forth road crossings has been submitted. CALA Homes (East) will lodge proposals for 980 homes, a new primary school, as well as provision for a care home, foodstore, drive-thru restaurants and petrol station, south of Builyeon Road on the southern edge […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
New National Disability Strategy to enhance job support, housing, transport and opportunities launched Jul 29, 2021 Disabled people set to benefit from plans to upgrade job support and opportunities, housing and transport as part of a new National Disability Strategy Improving accessibility of homes, £300m investment in support for children with special educational needs and disabilities in schools and an online work passport to help disabled students move seamlessly from education to […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
UK Government set to nationalise Sheffield steel business Jul 29, 2021 Steel company Sheffield Forgemasters is set to be nationalised in a £2.6m deal with the Ministry of Defence. The government said it intends to invest up to £400m in the historic business for “defence-critical plant, equipment and infrastructure” over the next decade. The 215-year-old manufacturer plays a key role in the UK’s nuclear submarine supply […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Fortunis Capital embarks on major drive with £500m AuM deals Jul 29, 2021 UK venture capital firm Fortunis Capital is embarking on a “major drive” to invest in wealth management businesses. London-based Fortunis is looking at “ambitious wealth managers” across the UK and “is currently closing the first set of deals with a combined £500m ($682m, €580m) in assets under management” (AuM). It aims to have completed its […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Aviva Investors strengthen real estate long income team Jul 29, 2021 Aviva Investors, the global asset management arm of Aviva plc, representatives of which will be attending UKREiiF, has today announced the strengthening of its Real Estate Long Income (RELI) team with a double hire. Todor Valevhas been appointed as Assistant Fund Manager of the European Real Estate Long Income Fund (E-RELI), reporting to Renos Booth, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Industrial demand at a peak according to LCP Jul 29, 2021 A flurry of new lettings at one of Europe’s biggest secure industrial and business estates, in the Black Country, is signalling growing confidence in the industrial market. LCP, the national commercial property and investment company, says demand for industrial property is at a peak, with voids at The Pensnett Estate in Kingswinford now under 1% […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Innovative partnership launches new net gain measurement tool Jul 29, 2021 A brand-new tool to help built environment professionals play a greater part in nature recovery and climate resilience has been officially launched. The Nature Assessment Tool for Urban and Rural Environments (the NATURE Tool) records the extent to which any new infrastructure or development project delivers ‘net gains’ for the natural environment. The drive for […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Willmott Dixon rejuvenates Kidsgrove Leisure Centre Jul 29, 2021 Willmott Dixon has been contracted by Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council to complete an extensive £7.5m refurbishment of Kidsgrove Leisure Centre, restoring the facility that closed in 2017. Over the next 12 months, the centre will be given an extensive makeover to bring it back to life for local residents to enjoy. Willmott Dixon will strip-out the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
L51 Developments gets green light for £70m tech hub Jul 28, 2021 L51 Developments has received the green light from Sefton Council to redevelop the former HSBC site into a 180,000 sq ft tech hub. The 5.5-acre site will aim to attract firms working in the robotics and high-tech manufacturing sectors. The refurb, which includes two former HSBC data centres, will include a link between the two […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Forth Ports set to submit bid to become a Freeport Jul 28, 2021 It has intimated to the Scottish Government that it will submit a proposal for a Freeport – known as a green port in Scotland – following an invitation from Holyrood for expressions of interest. The Westminster government wants up to 10 free ports around the UK. They allow operators and businesses to benefit from a […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
