‘The time is right for something different’ Mar 18, 2021 UKREiiF Advisory Group chair Lord Kerslake has held a variety of roles within the built environment industry during the last two decades, including Chair of housing association Peabody and Be First (the growth and regeneration agency for Barking and Dagenham). Here he outlines why the time is right for UKREiiF I’ve been involved in development […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
£110m technology campus planned in Gloucester Oct 12, 2021 Gloucester City Council and Reef Group, the mixed-use regeneration specialist, are targeting the booming digital and cyber-technology industry with the launch of The Forum, a new technology campus in the heart of Gloucester. The £107m project, which is being delivered by Reef Group in a Joint Venture with Gloucester City Council, offers a blueprint for […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
£3.2bn for Scottish Councils to build affordable homes across the country Jul 22, 2021 The Scottish Government has announced increased funding for local authority areas to deliver more affordable homes. Council areas across Scotland are to share more than £3.2 billion in grant funding over five years to deliver more affordable homes. Local authorities will benefit from an increase of more than £541 million on the previous five year allocation – […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
£30bn framework launched by Crown Commercial Service Sep 27, 2021 The race has begun to tender for the latest CCS framework – with ProCure23 and major project framework covering public spending departments. The fourth-generation ProCure23 element for the NHS is set to be split into three lots, with the other two covering the Ministry of Defence (MoD) airfield works and construction works valued more than […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Bank of England planning northern headquarters in Leeds Apr 22, 2021 The Bank of England (BoE) today announced its intention to create a northern headquarters in Leeds. The Bank has had operations in the West Yorkshire city dating back to 1827, including a cash centre which is due to close in 2023 when the lease on the building expires. [emaillocker id=”71749″] However the BoE has expressed its […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
BCP Council increases regeneration budget by 500% as they eye up projects totalling £2bn Aug 4, 2021 The Deputy Leader of BCP Council (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole), has said a group has been set-up to enable the council to start delivering on the £2bn sites across the conurbation. Philip Broadhead, who also holds the role of Portfolio Holder for Regeneration, said: “There is a lot of excitement about the wider regeneration of […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
BECG Group Rebrands as Cavendish for Enhanced Growth Jun 26, 2023 Marking the next chapter in its journey to becoming one of the UK’s leading full-service communications consultancies, the BECG Group has today (26 June 2023) announced it has rebranded as Cavendish. Cavendish unifies the Group’s four sub-brands: BECG, Cavendish Advocacy, Liberty One, and LoveThat. This consolidation represents an evolution towards becoming a fully integrated consultancy, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Ben Houchen kicks off major plan to attract millions in investment to Gresham Apr 12, 2023 The Tees Valley Mayor, Ben Houchen, is pleased to announce the launch of the Middlesbrough Development Corporation’s first procurement process – to regenerate Gresham, a derelict brownfield site in the heart of Middlesbrough town centre. This marks the first major project of many that will transform the town, creating jobs and opportunities for local businesses […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Build Back Local – councils set out post-pandemic recovery vision Jul 8, 2021 At its virtual Annual Conference, the Local Government Association (LGA) launches its Build Back Local campaign to demonstrate the vital role councils must be able to play to help communities recover from the devastating social and economic impact of the pandemic. By working together as equal partners, local and central government can achieve our shared […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Caddick Construction completes new-look Kendal Town Hall Jun 1, 2021 Caddick Construction has completed the refurbishment of the historic Kendal Town Hall. South Lakeland District Council’s (SLDC) main reception area has been relocated to the front of the town hall to make it more accessible for customers and community groups. Spaces have also been created inside the town hall for use by community organisations. The […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Combined Authority looks to reinvent transport strategy post Mayoral-election Aug 4, 2021 Prioritising left behind communities, tackling inequalities and accelerating carbon reduction will form part of a renewed strategy for better transport across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. At its meeting on July 28, the Combined Authority Board agreed to proceed with a reinvention of the transport strategy in the region through a revamped Local Transport Plan (LTP). An […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Compulsory Purchase Order made to progress Cannock town centre regeneration Jun 21, 2023 As part of its £20 million Levelling Up Fund scheme to create a leisure and cultural hub in Cannock town centre, Cannock Chase Council has made a compulsory purchase order and is now issuing a legal `Notice of Making a Compulsory Purchase Order`. The notice, which is required to be published in one or more […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
