Oxwed’s planning application validated Jan 20, 2023 OXWED LLP, the joint venture between Nuffield College and Oxford City Council, is excited to announce that the planning applications for the regeneration of the Oxpens site have been submitted and validated by Oxford City Council. In line with the recently adopted Supplementary Planning Document for Oxford’s West End and the Council’s Economic and City […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
New Lower Swansea Valley project gets £20m funding boost Jan 20, 2023 A major new project that will preserve Swansea’s industrial heritage, breathe more life into the River Tawe corridor and create jobs and investment has been given a £20m funding boost. The UK Government has approved a levelling-up bid from Swansea Council for the project, which is aimed at further regenerating the Lower Swansea Valley. The […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Nanotech Energy, Inc. Reveals Plans for New £1bn UK Gigafactory Jan 20, 2023 US battery manufacturer Nanotech Energy, Inc. has revealed it is investigating seven sites in the UK as the final location for a potential £1bn new Gigafactory. The final decision, which will be made based on a combination of technical aspects and strategic alignments with OEM partners, could see the UK become a second home for […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Perfect Circle confirms UKREiiF 2023 partnership Jan 19, 2023 Perfect Circle has confirmed its involvement with the UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), set to take place from the 16th to 18th May in Leeds. The consultancy services provider Perfect Circle has partnered with UKREiiF for the Festival of Achievement on Tuesday, 16th May. The festival will recognise innovation, inspirational leadership and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Manchester office building redevelopment plans submitted Jan 19, 2023 Plans have been submitted to redevelop a vacant office block in Manchester City Centre. The 45-storey, Albert Bridge House on Bridge Street will become BTR accommodation, along with 365,000 sq ft of office space. The plans have been submitted by Oval Real Estate. The current site is occupied by HMRC up until recently, but is […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Global Net Lease announced £61m UK acquisition Jan 19, 2023 Global Net Lease announced today that it closed on the acquisition of eight properties in the United Kingdom for a total purchase price of £61 million ($75 million in US dollars based on the exchange rate at closing) at a cap rate of 10.6%. The properties are all leased to a wholly owned subsidiary of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Town Centre Strategy for Maidstone Jan 19, 2023 Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is moving ahead with producing a Town Centre Strategy and its ambitious transformation of the town centre. The strategy will aim to create a range of new retail, leisure and employment opportunities for the people, communities and businesses in the town centre and across the borough. It will identify a variety […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
The Crown Estate seals landmark agreements for offshore wind energy to power 7 million homes Jan 19, 2023 In a major milestone for the UK’s energy security and net zero commitments, The Crown Estate today announces it has signed Agreements for Lease for six offshore wind projects which could begin to generate green electricity by the end of the decade and have the potential to generate c.8GW of renewable electricity, enough for more […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
100 projects get £2.1bn from UK Government Jan 19, 2023 Landmark levelling up funding will breathe new life into more than 100 communities, with up to £2.1 billion awarded today to transformational projects across the United Kingdom. These include Eden Project North visitor attraction in Morecambe, a new AI campus in Blackpool, a new rail link in Cornwall, and a major regeneration scheme in Gateshead […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Eden Project Morcambe awarded £50m Jan 19, 2023 Eden Project Morecambe, previously known as Eden Project North, has been awarded £50m in the second round of the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund. The funding allows the project to move into its next phase and begin the process of finalising the remaining funds required from private and philanthropic sources identified as part of the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
