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
NewRiver Q&A: Making Retail Work & Regenerating Boscombe Jan 14, 2021 Ahead of their involvement in the South Coast Development Conference we’ve been speaking to NewRiver – a leading real estate investment trust who specialise in buying, managing and developing retail and leisure assets across the UK. Here’s our one-to-one chat with Director of Development Justin Thomas… Q. You’re one of the nation’s leading Real Estate […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Impressive 15-acre lagoon park planned for Bournemouth May 23, 2019 Impressive plans have been revealed for a new £35m ‘waterpark’ in Bournemouth – titled the Lagoon Project. The vision for the 15-acre park is to create a tourist destination to attract visitors, families and surfers – with accommodation units and watersports. [emaillocker id=”71749″] The plans proposed include: 145 bedroom hotel Glamping and camping site Tree […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Plans to be considered in Bournemouth for transformational shared economic and residential space Feb 23, 2019 Plans drawn up by Bournemouth Development Company for the redevelopment of the Cotlands Road and York Road car parks located in the business district of Lansdowne will be considered next week by Bournemouth Borough Council’s Cabinet. As part of Bournemouth Council’s Town Centre Vision, the Lansdowne is a priority location for investment and job creation. […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Merger to give Bournemouth ‘more clout’ Oct 29, 2018 Merging south east Dorset’s councils will allow the area to compete with bigger cities for resources, a member of Bournemouth Council’s cabinet has told our Bournemouth event. Councillor Philip Broadhead, who leads on local government reorganisation and economic growth at the authority, told delegates that the revamp of Dorset’s councils will happen in April next […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Dorset LEP reveal ambition to double regional economy Aug 20, 2018 A new draft Statement of Intent has been shared by Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) which sets out the future vision and ambition for the region and how they can drive economic growth through supporting businesses, whilst highlighting opportunities for future funding and investment. Dorset LEP, who’ll be speaking about their regional plans at the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Green light given to procure regeneration development partner Apr 27, 2018 Poole Borough Council’s cabinet have given the green light to procure a development partner for its £170m town centre regeneration plans, our Bournemouth Development Plans conference has heard. Julian McLaughlin, Head of Growth & Infrastructure at the Borough of Poole Council, revealed that the decision on the Town Centre North project has been taken the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Poole Council to start search for development partner this year Mar 26, 2018 The largest ever regeneration scheme to transform the Borough of Poole is set to take a step closer this year – as Poole Council are set to start the official process for obtaining a development partner in the autumn. The £134m masterplan is set to rejuvenate the area, adding over 400 homes, a new bus […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Conference to set out development plans and opportunities in Bournemouth & Poole Mar 22, 2018 On the 18th April, prominent business leaders within the construction and property industry will come together for the Bournemouth Development Plans Conference – one of the region’s largest business events of the year within the construction sector. The event, hosted by Built Environment Networking, will see some of the region’s biggest names in business lead […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Referendum to be held on future development of Broadstone, Poole Feb 26, 2018 A referendum is set to be held in June which could be the start of a huge transformation of the Broadstone area, north of Poole. In the vote those taking part will be asked if they want Poole Council to use the Broadstone Neighbourhood Plan, which held a six-week consultation period on an initial version […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
