Chelmsford’s Local Plan Consultation Sets Stage for 1,000 New Homes Annually Mar 7, 2024 Chelmsford City Council is moving forward with the next stage of its Local Plan consultation, aiming to guide the city’s development until 2041 and accommodate the need for 1,000 new homes each year. Charlotte Maltby reports on the council’s initiative to engage the community in shaping a sustainable future for Chelmsford, ensuring it remains a […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Hereford Council Seeks Development Partner for Edgar Street Stadium and Student Flats Project Mar 7, 2024 Herefordshire Council is on the hunt for a development partner to spearhead the creation of student accommodation and a new stand at Hereford FC’s Edgar Street stadium. This initiative comes as part of a plan to replace the currently unusable Blackfriars Street stand, deemed a health and safety hazard and described as “dilapidated” in recent […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Leeds Set for Transformation with 20,000 New Homes and Mass Transit System in £2.7 Million Regeneration Effort Mar 7, 2024 The government has unveiled plans for a transformative regeneration initiative in Leeds, aiming to construct 20,000 homes by 2033 across six identified ‘priority neighbourhoods’. This ambitious project, known as the Leeds Transformational Regeneration Partnership, brings together Homes England, Leeds City Council, and West Yorkshire Combined Authority in a collaborative effort to reshape the city’s future […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Lomond Acquires 2000 Property Portfolio in Scotland Mar 7, 2024 Lomond has announced the acquisition of Tay Letting, significantly enlarging its footprint in the Scottish rental market. The deal brings more than 2,000 properties across Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Dundee into Lomond’s portfolio, marking its fourth major acquisition in Scotland within a span of nine months. The newly acquired properties will be integrated into the operations […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Greystar secures planning consent to enhance rental-housing led regeneration of the Bermondsey Biscuit Factory in London Mar 7, 2024 Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC (“Greystar”), a global leader in the investment, development, and management of high-quality rental housing, has secured planning approval from Southwark Council for amendments to its build-to-rent development located at the former Peek Freans biscuit factory site in Bermondsey, South London. The amendments build on the established design principles of the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
First EV charger of country-leading rollout live in Hackney Mar 6, 2024 The first of 2,500 new electric vehicle chargers in Hackney has been installed at Follingham Court, Hoxton, as part of one of the country’s biggest rollouts of EV charging infrastructure. Marking the first time a whole-area network at this scale has been planned, Hackney Council is working with its partner Zest on the rollout, which […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Corran Capital Acquires SEP Stake in Vital Energi, Boosting UK’s Low-Carbon Initiatives Mar 6, 2024 In a noteworthy development within the UK energy sector, Scottish Equity Partners (SEP) has completed the sale of its 30% stake in Vital Energi to Edinburgh-based Corran Capital. This strategic move is set to enhance the delivery of low-carbon heat and energy efficiency solutions throughout the UK, focusing on both private and public sector properties. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Kirklees Set to Receive Over £100 Million from Government for Regeneration Projects Mar 6, 2024 Kirklees is poised for a significant transformation with the announcement of over £100 million in government funding allocated to revitalise the region through several key regeneration projects. The Cabinet meeting scheduled for March 12 will see members discuss the formal acceptance of this substantial investment from the Levelling Up Fund, aimed at enhancing local infrastructure […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Lambeth Council Sets Ambitious Target for 500 New Affordable Homes by 2030 Mar 6, 2024 Lambeth Council is aiming to deliver a minimum of 500 new affordable homes by the end of the decade. This initiative is part of the council’s comprehensive New Homes Programme, designed to significantly increase the number of homes available at council rent, facilitating a much-needed transition for families from the housing waiting list to permanent […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
GXO Poised for £764 Million Takeover of Wincanton Mar 6, 2024 French shipping behemoth CMA CGM has abandoned its efforts to acquire UK-based Wincanton, clearing the path for American logistics titan GXO to advance with its £764 million acquisition offer. This move emerges in the wake of GXO’s compelling bid of 605p per share in cash, outstripping CMA CGM’s earlier proposition of £605 million, equivalent to […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
