Supermarket Income REIT acquires two further grocery stores Jan 5, 2022 UKREiiF attendee Supermarket Income REIT, the real estate investment trust providing secure, inflation-protected, long income from grocery property in the UK, announces the acquisition of two supermarkets, a Sainsbury’s in Washington, Tyne and Wear, and an Asda in Cwmbran, South Wales, for a total purchase price of £55.1 million (excluding acquisition costs), reflecting a combined […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Teesside and Humber carbon capture partnership rewarded with £73m funding Mar 17, 2021 Two North Sea-based initiatives that have joined forces to facilitate the capture of carbon dioxide were awarded more than £73m by the government today as part of its £1bn low-carbon capital grants announcement. The Net Zero Teesside carbon capture, utilisation and storage project will get more than £52m to accelerate the development of onshore and […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Three steps forward for Sunderland’s massive Riverside project Mar 31, 2021 Three key elements of Sunderland Council’s flagship Riverside development were approved by planners this week. A £31m smart bridge, 132 new homes – the first of 1,000 planned for the area – and a 650-space multi-storey car park were all given the go ahead at a meeting on Monday. All are due for completion in […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Tilbury Douglas renews place on the NEPO Framework Jun 20, 2023 Tilbury Douglas has renewed its place on procurement group NEPO’s next-generation construction framework, which works with councils and public bodies. Tilbury Douglas has been appointed onto four lots: NEPO’s procurement solutions are the result of extensive consultation with the public sector, suppliers and end users, so that it delivers positive outcomes for the communities it […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Tilbury Douglas starts work on the new Durham Investigative Hub for Durham Constabulary Jan 31, 2022 Tilbury Douglas, a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fitout company, has successfully secured and started work on the design and construction of the major new Durham Investigative Hub at DurhamGate, near Spennymoor for the Durham Constabulary. The new 2-storey state-of-the-art hub will provide over 6600m2 of modern accommodation including office space, 48 modern cells, interview rooms, Crime Scene […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Town centre redevelopment plan set for huge step forward Jun 2, 2023 A multi-million project to regenerate part of Newcastle town centre is poised to take a huge step forward. Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council’s Cabinet will be asked next week to approve a series of measures which will pave the way for the redevelopment of York Place with public open space, shops and offices, begin work on the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Transforming places – Stockport’s latest office building takes shape Feb 21, 2023 Partners Stockport Council and nationwide placemaker, Muse, have come together to celebrate the latest phase of Stockport Exchange – one of the North West’s most connected business hubs – reach its highest point and on track to complete in late Summer this year. The £145m Stockport Exchange, being delivered by Stockport Council and Muse, forms […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Urban Group Ltd completes transformative work on Darlington Covered Market Feb 1, 2023 Construction specialists Urban Group (York) Ltd has completed a six-figure project on Darlington covered market, transforming facilities for the traders and visitors alike. Phase Two of planned works to the iconic Victorian market, situated between High Row and Horse Market, started in August 2022 and has just completed. This transformational project is part of a […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Willmott Dixon boosts infrastructure workload with prime role in Darlington Station overhaul Jun 26, 2023 Willmott Dixon has landed a £30m contract from Tees Valley Combined Authority to transform the entrance to Darlington Station as part of Network Rail’s £140m masterplan to deliver extra train capacity and better passenger facilities at the station. Willmott Dixon’s work on the huge overhaul of Darlington Station also includes a new multi-storey car park […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Willmott Dixon partners with North Tyneside Council for net zero transport hub Feb 1, 2022 Willmott Dixon is expanding its portfolio of net zero in operation projects by teaming up with North Tyneside Council to deliver a sustainable transport hub and town square in North Shields. The appointment follows similar recent work secured that includes Tarleton Academy in Preston that will be net-zero carbon, while in North Wiltshire, Willmott Dixon […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Wirral’s £25m Maritime Knowledge Hub gets the green light from Wirral Council planners Mar 17, 2023 Plans to build a world class maritime centre of excellence, focused on innovation, engineering, R&D, entrepreneurship and training at the heart of Peel L&P’s Wirral Waters, have been approved by Wirral Council. The announcement was made today (14th March) at MIPIM, the international property event in Cannes, France, by Richard Mawdsley, Peel L&P’s director of development […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Wolsingham Steel works regeneration proposals get the nod from planners Nov 29, 2022 The long-awaited regeneration of a derelict steelworks in the Durham Dales can now commence following receipt of planning approval. The 14-acre site has blighted the pretty Weardale village of Wolsingham and is now set to be transformed with 151 new homes and the refurbishment of the attractive stone factory offices into new workspace. “This is […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
