UKREiiF News

Shrewsbury Set for Transformation with Multimillion-Pound Movement and Space Strategy

Shrewsbury’s town centre is on the brink of a major transformation following the unveiling of an ambitious strategy aimed at enhancing movement and public spaces. Titled ‘Shrewsbury Moves’, the initiative seeks to foster a more inviting environment through innovative traffic management and the creation of expansive public areas. With an open consultation process underway, the […]

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Derbyshire’s Former Colliery Site to be Transformed into Residential and Commercial Hub

A groundbreaking earthworks trial has kickstarted the transformation of a former opencast colliery site in Woodville, Derbyshire, into a promising area for residential and commercial development. Conducted by senior engineer Emma Scholes from Curtins, alongside Harworth and contractor AFS, the trials began last April, signaling the first step in repurposing the backfilled land that spans […]

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The UK’s leading Investment and Infrastructure event launch sustainability champion programme

The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) has officially launched their Sustainability Champions initiative. UKREiiF have brought in a mandatory Sustainability Pledge, in which all exhibitors and pavilion partners have to sign. Mandatory pointers that partners have to stick to include: In addition to the mandatory agreement, partners and exhibitors are offered the […]

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Manchester’s Derelict Viaduct Set for £200 Million Revival with New Business and Leisure Hub

The Arch Company has received approval to transform disused spaces beneath Manchester’s viaduct on Corporation Street into a vibrant hub for restaurants, shops, and businesses. This initiative is a crucial part of their ambitious £200 million Project 1,000, aiming to repurpose a thousand underutilized or abandoned units across England and Wales by 2030. The project […]

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Breaking News: 35,700 New Homes for Gloucestershire!

Gloucestershire plans to construct 35,700 new homes across Cheltenham, Gloucester, and Tewkesbury over the next two decades. This sweeping initiative, part of the strategic local plan for the three districts, is now open for public consultation, signaling a pivotal moment for residential growth in the region. The proposed development strategy outlines a mix of urban […]

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Isle of Wight Council Seeks Public Input on New Health Facilities Funding Strategy

The Isle of Wight Council is calling for public feedback on a new strategy aimed at securing developer contributions for health facility enhancements. This initiative, developed in collaboration with the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board (ICB), focuses on gathering financial support from new developments for the improvement of health infrastructure on the […]

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Wolverhampton Manufacturing Firm Expands Operations with £7.59 Million WMCA Funding

A Wolverhampton-based family enterprise, Drywall Steel Sections, has expanded its operational capacity, moving into a newly constructed factory twice the size of its former premises. This development comes as part of a broader £13 million project, co-financed by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), which contributed £7.59 million to the initiative. Drywall Steel Sections, originally […]

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