Schroders Greencoat acquires Nottinghamshire solar project from Lightsource bp Aug 28, 2024 Schroders Greencoat, a specialist renewables manager under Schroders Capital, has completed the acquisition of a solar energy project in Nottinghamshire from Lightsource bp. The project, located at Tiln Farm near Retford, includes a 49.9MWac solar plant co-located with a 25MW/50MWh energy storage facility. The acquisition follows Lightsource bp’s finalisation of the project’s construction, with the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Henry Boot secures planning consent for 75,000 sq ft of industrial & logistics at Southend Airport Business Park following completion of £15m unit Aug 28, 2024 Henry Boot announces that HBD, the group’s property investment and development arm, has completed a £15m GDV industrial & logistics (‘I&L’) unit at Airport Business Park Southend (‘ABPS’), while also being granted planning permission to bring forward a further 75,000 sq ft. In April 2023, HBD agreed to develop a 140,000 sq ft freehold design […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Reaching those net zero goals – tips and tricks for delegates to be more sustainable Aug 28, 2024 By Mya Driver, Marketing Executive at UKREiiF We have now held our ISO 20121 Sustainable Events Management accreditation for three years now. The UKREiiF team is committed to making each event more sustainable than the last. We focus not just on our own impact but also on how delegates, sponsors, and partners can help us […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
ASC Finance Secures £2 Million Loan for St Austell Apartment Project Aug 27, 2024 ASC Finance for Business has secured a £2 million development exit loan for Treverran Homes, enabling the continuation of a four-phase residential development in St Austell, Cornwall. Treverran Homes, led by director David Angilley, initially purchased a former bus depot in 2017, with planning permission to build 24 houses and six flats. After securing approval […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Prologis Acquires Major Logistics Estate in Park Royal Aug 27, 2024 Prologis UK has secured the Prologis Park Western Avenue estate in Park Royal, west London, from DTZ Investors for approximately £125 million. This acquisition includes a substantial mixed-use site offering 288,523 sq ft of logistics, industrial, and retail space. The estate, situated on a 16.14-acre plot, is currently leased to 21 tenants. It also has […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Salford Council Edges Closer to Full Ownership of Community Stadium Aug 27, 2024 Salford City Council is nearing the final stages of acquiring full ownership of Salford Community Stadium, home to the Salford Red Devils and Sale Sharks. Currently, the council holds a 50% stake in the stadium, but after a decision in February to take complete control, the buyout from its partner, Peel, is expected to be […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
St Helens Council Moves to Demolish School Aug 27, 2024 St Helens Council is set to decide on an application to demolish the long-abandoned Penkford School in Newton-le-Willows. The school is situated at the corner of Wharf Road and Common Road, has deteriorated significantly since its closure. The demolition plan includes removing all buildings on the site, but the foundations, car parks, and service roads […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Wrexham University Seeks Partner for Student Accommodation Development Aug 27, 2024 Wrexham University is inviting bids for a partnership to develop a 322-bed student accommodation facility at its Plas Coch campus. Interested parties have until 18 October to submit their proposals. The project, estimated at £500,000, involves initial design and planning stages. A subsequent procurement process will cover detailed design, construction, and financing. Successful bidders may […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Gloucestershire Science and Technology Park Sold for Nuclear Research Super Cluster Aug 23, 2024 The 40-acre Gloucestershire Science and Technology Park in Berkeley has been acquired by Chiltern Vital Berkeley Ltd (CVB), with plans to establish the UK’s first low carbon “super cluster” for nuclear research, education, and artificial intelligence. The Berkeley site, once home to one of the world’s first civil nuclear power stations, played a crucial role […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
Issa Brothers Set to Demolish Final Thwaites Building in Blackburn Aug 23, 2024 The billionaire Issa brothers have submitted an application to demolish the last remaining structure of the former Thwaites Brewery in Blackburn. The building, a former visitor centre, is located on a nearly half-acre site off Penny Street, which is owned by their property company, Monte Blackburn. The brothers, who made their fortune with the creation […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
