Scotland’s largest ‘net zero’ housing development gets approval Jul 6, 2021 Edinburgh city planners have approved proposals to create Scotland’s largest ‘net zero’ housing development. The 444-home Western Villages scheme is being led by the City of Edinburgh Council in partnership with contractor CCG (Scotland) and architect Cooper Cromar. There will be a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, including wheelchair-accessible ground-floor dwellings, available in […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
£10bn investment pledge revealed by ESA members Jul 6, 2021 The UK recycling and waste management sector has committed to delivering a stretching net zero emissions target, a decade ahead of the Government’s deadline, in a boost to the UK’s decarbonisation agenda. The Environmental Services Association (ESA) claims that its members have committed to investing £10 billion ($13.8bn) and creating 40,000 new jobs over the next decade […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Build Back Local – councils set out post-pandemic recovery vision Jul 6, 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
Anchor Hanover acquires new 1.6-acre site for later life living project Jul 5, 2021 Anchor Hanover, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of specialist housing and care for people in later life, has exchanged contracts on a 1.6-acre site within the waterside development Rochester Riverside, enabling the delivery of 101 new mixed-tenure homes for over 55’s. The acquisition falls in line with the Anchor Hanover’s ambitious development strategy, vision for the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Stoford secured planning approval for East Devon project Jul 5, 2021 Stoford has secured reserved matters planning approval for the next stage of development at an industrial scheme in East Devon that could create more than 150 new jobs. The leading commercial property developer will construct two new units at Exeter Logistics Park, including a c.55,000 sq ft parcel distribution service centre on behalf of a […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Q&A – Transport for the North: Tim Wood discusses the £70bn ambition to “level up” the region’s infrastructure Jul 5, 2021 We’ve been speaking exclusively with Tim Wood, Acting Chief Executive and Northern Powerhouse Rail Director at Transport for the North… Q: How will the £39bn Northern Powerhouse Rail scheme help to “level up” the North as a region and what could be its wider impact on development? Unreliable, often overcrowded and slow services are commonplace […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Electricity distributors announce £7.7bn investment plans Jul 5, 2021 Electricity distributors UK Power Networks and Northern Powergrid have outlined business plans backed by £4.5bn and £3.2bn of spending respectively, both with a heavy focus on low-carbon generation and technologies. UK Power Networks, which supplies electricity across London, the South-East and East of England, stated that it has developed its new draft business plan for 2023-2028 with […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
HS2 announces new landmark as 700,000 trees planted – creating 100 new habitats Jul 5, 2021 700,000 trees have been planted of the 7 million planned across the Phase One route. 118 environmental sites now home to a range of species including amphibians, dragonflies, otters, great crested newts, reptiles and badgers. HS2’s Woodland Fund has allocated over £1.2m as part of a grant scheme managed by the Forestry Commission, with another […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Bruntwood signs £280m sustainable-linked loan facility with Aviva Investors Jul 5, 2021 The 15-year deal sees the company consolidate and extend the maturity of its long-term funding facilities until 2036 by refinancing an existing credit line and extending the term of the existing £121m Aviva facility, originally due to mature in 2031. As it continues to accelerate its decarbonisation as part of its net zero goals for […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Student Roost agrees major funding deal in Nottingham Jul 4, 2021 Brand new property in Nottingham to open in 2022 703 beds Adjacent to current Student Roost property, Nottingham Two, and University of Nottingham’s Jubilee Campus Leading student accommodation owner/operator Student Roost has exchanged contracts on a major deal to purchase a prime new 703 bed property in Nottingham. Currently called Deakins Place, the property is […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
