Question Time with Dr Manoj Joshi, chair of the Bradford Economic Partnership May 3, 2022 Dr Manoj Joshi DL is the new Chair of the Bradford District Economic Partnership. Dr Joshi will be championing the economic potential of the district, leading on clean growth, and working with partners to develop a new economic strategy. He brings extensive experience across a broad range of leadership roles and has been the Board […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Bringing green skills to the forefront of development May 3, 2022 The UN Sustainable Development Goals have become a touchpoint for those in the sector that are working to create nature-based solutions as a means to tackle the climate and biodiversity emergencies. In order to achieve this, the built environment sector needs green skills in the right places. The Landscape Institute’s aim, through the work of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Sustainability Data: an untapped resource May 3, 2022 The construction industry exists to give humanity an environment in which to thrive, and there is no doubt that we have risen to that challenge. Unfortunately, typically there is no action without consequence and what is abundantly clear is that in pursuit of our goal the buildings and infrastructure that we have delivered have had […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
South East consortium and UKBCSD launch “Sustainable Homes Matrix” May 3, 2022 In early 2021 South East Consortium (SEC) began their first programme of research projects with the aim of tackling three challenging topics impacting the housing sector. SEC launched the final guidance document from their Climate Challenge working group in March 2022. The Sustainable Homes Matrix sets out a sustainable approach to delivering homes that are […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
The UK’s largest clean growth testbed shows what can be done when public and private sectors come together with a common aim May 3, 2022 “Clean Growth” is becoming something of a buzzword – but if you want to know what it looks like in practice, the best answer might lie in a former water treatment works five miles north of Bradford. Esholt is shaping up to be the UK’s largest Clean Growth testbed. The 500-acre site, set in natural […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Beyond Net Zero Line-Up Finalised May 3, 2022 The UK Business Council for Sustainable Development’s ‘Beyond Net Zero’ pavilion is set to be the centre of attention at UKREiiF. The pavilion – being run in partnership with the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council and sponsored by Sir Robert McAlpine and Keyland Developments – has assembled a high-quality cast of private- and public-sector […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
COP26 six months on: Reaching net zero cannot be our only aim – we must create a genuinely sustainable economy which works for people May 3, 2022 This week marks six months since COP26 brought 200 world leaders to the United Kingdom to discuss climate change. As we all find ourselves living through the largest cost of living crisis for 30 years, whilst watching the horrifying fallout of Russia’s war in Ukraine, I find myself reflecting on the challenges we all face. An inconvenient […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Ben Bradley MP joins panel to promote Nottingham’s once in a lifetime development opportunity Apr 29, 2022 Councillor Ben Bradley, Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council and MP for Mansfield joins Invest in Nottingham’s panel at The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF). UKREiiF is set to bring together thousands of delegates comprising of investors, funders and developers who are all looking for new opportunities across the UK. Invest in Nottingham […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Sheffield Celebrates Olympic Legacy in Action Apr 28, 2022 A major investment conference and celebratory dinner featuring a line-up of sporting superstars will be taking place in Sheffield this year to mark the 10th anniversary of London 2012. The events will showcase the transformational economic, health, sporting and environmental legacies being driven and delivered by Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park. The Park was set up after […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
The Next Phase – Sheffield’s City Centre Strategic Vision Apr 28, 2022 Sheffield City Council is looking to the future with the aim of strengthening the whole city, beyond current regeneration plans. The Council commissioned planning and regeneration experts Deloitte to help it develop this wider strategy. This work has resulted in a proposed City Centre Strategic Vision. The main aim of the proposed vision is to: […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
