Essex County Council in discussions with Whitehall over viability tests Dec 3, 2018 Essex County Council has fired a warning shot over developers who use viability studies to wriggle out of housing projects. Cllr Gagan Mohindra, Cabinet Member for Economic Development, told delegates at our Essex and South East Development Plans Event that he has had discussions with central government about developers who use such methods or other […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Norfolk County Council MD calls for quality developments Dec 3, 2018 Communities and councillors in East Anglia are looking for quality developments that will not “infringe” their quality of life, according to the Managing Director of Norfolk County Council. Dr Wendy Thomson, speaking at our Norwich and East Anglia event, said residents frequently tell council officials that ‘they recognise quality’ and therefore they need to ensure […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
100 investors already eyeing up South Tees Development Corporation site Dec 3, 2018 More than 100 investors have already expressed an interest in the South Tees Development Corporation’s 4,500 acre site, the interim head of the regions Combined Authority has said. Julie Gilhesphie, Interim Managing Director at Tees Valley Combined Authority told delegates at our Tees Valley event that the site, which incorporates the former Redcar SSI steelworks, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Plans to revitalise York Station approved Dec 1, 2018 The City of York Council have approved plans which will revitalise and upgrade the front of York Train Station to create an improved gateway into the city for those visiting via rail. The plans will help transform the area surrounding the historic station – creating pedestrian friendly public spaces, an improved setting for the City […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
The ambitious Leeds project that could drive £1bn of development and investment Nov 30, 2018 There is a real excitement about the city of Leeds at present. The news of C4’s arrival has only boosted the already thriving Yorkshire city which has plans to ‘double the size of the city centre’ – plans being realised by Leeds City Council who’re backing ambitious transformation projects including Vastint’s Tetley’s project and CEG’s […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
UK’s biggest road upgrade passes key milestone Nov 29, 2018 The ambitious £1.5bn upgrade of the A14 linking Cambridge and Huntingdon – set for completion in late 2020 – has this week reached a key milestone as it reaches the half-way point. The infrastructure project, transforming journeys between the two East of England regions, is an important scheme which will boost the local and national […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Addressing the challenges and maximising the opportunities within South Cambridgeshire – Exclusive Q&A Nov 28, 2018 Cambridgeshire is a key strategic area for the UK. With a thriving University, an economy which is outperforming the wider UK marketplace and devolved powers enabling the region to acquire more funds and investment into the region it’s clear why it’s an attractive region to live, work and visit. The proposed infrastructure set for the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Plans submitted for transformational Sheffield scheme Nov 26, 2018 Plans have today been submitted for approval to Sheffield’s Local Planning Authority – which will see the ambitious Heart of the City II scheme continues to drive regeneration in the South Yorkshire city. The plans, which include Block B of the project, will include the redevelopment of the famous Laycock House, comes just after the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
What are the ingredients of a best in class framework? – Exclusive Q&A Nov 23, 2018 Frameworks play a crucial role within the delivery of new developments and regeneration projects across the UK. From framework operators to procurement professionals, to professional bidders and more, they’re part of the daily life of some of those within the construction and property industry – both public and private sector. They need a collaborative approach, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Leciester ‘must do more’ to stimulate the provision of Grade A office space Nov 21, 2018 Leicester ‘must do more’ to stimulate the provision of Grade A office space in the city, a senior council official has admitted. Speaking at our Leicester event Louise Seymour, Head of Development Projects at Leicester City Council, told delegates that securing top quality office accommodation is key to the city’s wider growth prospects. She said: […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
