A bold vision for County Durham’s economy Mar 28, 2023 County Durham’s Inclusive Economic Strategy sets a clear, long-term vision for the area’s economy up to 2035, with an overarching aim to create more and better jobs in an inclusive, green economy. Developed through County Durham Economic Partnership (CDEP), an economic review was undertaken which provided an external assessment of the county’s economy. Stakeholders were […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Durham County Council partner with UKREiiF 2023 Mar 28, 2023 Durham County Council, have confirmed their involvement with the UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), which is set to take place between 16-18 May, in Leeds. As part of an ongoing drive to deliver the County’s Inclusive Economic Strategy, Durham County Council have secured their spot in the UKREiiF exhibition hall where they […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Why Durham? Mar 28, 2023 County Durham has emerged as a real ‘land of business opportunity’ in recent years with a fantastic mix of factors that put it at the top of the list for investment and development, access to skilled workers, and partnership working. With massive amounts of development already planned – and more in the pipeline – Durham […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Sidra Capital acquires The Bower Office in the UK Mar 27, 2023 Sidra Capital announced the acquisition of The Bower office in Stockley Park, UK for £73.75m (circa 7% yield) from Clearbell Property Partners II LP (Clearbell) – a fund managed by Clearbell Capital LLP together with PATRIZIA – a leading partner for global investment in real assets. The Bower has set a new ESG benchmark for […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
New money agreed to build 11 new schools in Suffolk Mar 27, 2023 An additional £32million investment has today been agreed by Suffolk County Council’s Cabinet to support its school growth programme, including the provision of 11 new schools across the county. As well as new schools, the additional money will also be put towards school expansion projects and help maintain school buildings, including reducing the carbon footprint […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Homes England and Muse to develop Slough’s North West Quadrant Mar 27, 2023 Homes England – the government’s housing and regeneration agency – has bought the former Thames Valley University site from Slough Borough Council, and has teamed up with Muse to accelerate the creation of the place-changing North West Quadrant (NWQ). Muse have been the council’s partner in the Slough Urban Renewal joint venture for the past […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
5,000 new homes, £2 billion: 40 integrated retirement communities Mar 27, 2023 Retirement Villages Group (RVG), owned by AXA IM Alts, has revealed the concept for its future collection of Integrated Retirement Communities, which it says will deliver the critical change needed to cater for the UK’s growing, ageing population. Thrive Living is largely an urban or peri-urban concept which aims to regenerate local communities and town […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
AJC Group pledges to build 500 affordable homes in five years Mar 27, 2023 Dorset-based AJC Group has committed to raising £10,000 for a local homelessness charity, while pledging to build 500 new affordable homes across the Wessex region by 2028. The housebuilder currently has 173 private and affordable homes under construction, with a strong land pipeline located across Dorset, Hampshire, and Somerset, capable of achieving 500 new affordable […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Green light for Oxford North’s Red Hall expansion to provide greater amenity, meeting, co-working and workspace Mar 24, 2023 Plans to enhance and expand the Red Hall, which will be built at the heart of Oxford North, the new innovation district, which were submitted by Oxford North Ventures, the joint venture company of Thomas White Oxford, the development company of St John’s College, Cadillac Fairview and Stanhope, have been resolved to be approved by Oxford City Council at their planning committee […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Thames freeport given green light by UK Government Mar 24, 2023 The Thames Freeport has been given the go ahead to formally constitute its board and start operating fully, following the approval of the final business case by the UK Government. The Freeport is an economic zone located in the Thames Estuary and UK’s largest port – the Port of London. With 1,700 acres of development […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
