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Council planners get green light to four city projects

Manchester City Council has signed off on four key projects which will play a role in regenerating the Ancoats and New Islington districts. The Mobility Hub, which was brought forward by Manchester Life Strategic Development Company Limited on behalf of Manchester City Council, enables Ancoats to place sustainable and shared transport choices at the heart of the community. From […]

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CBRE publishes first UK ESG annual report

Global real estate advisor CBRE has published its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) annual report for its UK Advisory Business. The report outlines CBRE UK’s ESG strategy and provides insights into its Environment, Culture and Communities KPI’s through a range of metrics. It also highlights key initiatives including a dedicated ESG reporting practice to […]

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£1bn Golden Valley Development selects development partner JV

Today, Friday 30th July 2021, Cheltenham Borough Council’s The Golden Valley Development (GVD) have announced that HBD X Factory has been selected as its preferred development partner to assist in delivering the £1billion first phase of the project located in Cheltenham at the heart of the UK’s Cyber community. The overall Golden Valley Development, that […]

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Plans approved for Embassy Village to tackle homelessness

A pioneering initiative to create a new community for the city’s homeless and vulnerable men has been given the green light by Manchester City Council. Manchester-based charity, Embassy, has joined forces with regeneration business Peel L&P and social impact developer CAPITAL&CENTRIC, as well as a pro bono team across the Manchester business community, to develop […]

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Double coup for Muse Developments as they announce new hires

Muse Developments is delighted to announce that Elizabeth Wright and Robert Allan have joined Muse’s southern team at Soho Square, as part of the business’ continued strategic expansion. Elizabeth joins the business as a senior development manager from London & Regional, where she focussed on delivery of a range of hotel schemes in the UK […]

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Council unveils bold new plans to shape the district’s future transport

Bradford Council, in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, has launched a major public consultation on a flagship programme of forwarding-thinking transport and place-making schemes to drive forward Bradford’s future regeneration. The four proposed schemes would create a more attractive and pleasant civic centre for the district, designed for people to mill about, enjoy […]

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Masterplan submitted for 1,000 home community development

A detailed masterplan for a major mixed-use development between the approaches for both of the Forth road crossings has been submitted. CALA Homes (East) will lodge proposals for 980 homes, a new primary school, as well as provision for a care home, foodstore, drive-thru restaurants and petrol station, south of Builyeon Road on the southern edge […]

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New National Disability Strategy to enhance job support, housing, transport and opportunities launched

Disabled people set to benefit from plans to upgrade job support and opportunities, housing and transport as part of a new National Disability Strategy Improving accessibility of homes, £300m investment in support for children with special educational needs and disabilities in schools and an online work passport to help disabled students move seamlessly from education to […]

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UK Government set to nationalise Sheffield steel business

Steel company Sheffield Forgemasters is set to be nationalised in a £2.6m deal with the Ministry of Defence. The government said it intends to invest up to £400m in the historic business for “defence-critical plant, equipment and infrastructure” over the next decade. The 215-year-old manufacturer plays a key role in the UK’s nuclear submarine supply […]

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