Investec provides GSA with £85m loan to refinance and partially refurbish five UK PBSA assets Mar 22, 2023 21 March 2023: Investec Real Estate (“Investec”) announces that it has provided Global Student Accommodation (“GSA”), the global leader in purpose-built student accommodation (“PBSA”), with an £85 million loan to support the refinance and partial refurbishment of five UK PBSA assets. The properties provide a total of 1,460 beds to students in London, Lincoln, Newcastle, Nottingham, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
New UK ‘Space City’ cluster launched in Leicester Mar 15, 2023 A new ‘Space City Leicester’ cluster has been launched in Leicester that will create one of the largest and most connected Enterprise Zones for space-related activities in the UK. Space City Leicester represents up to £233 million of investment in new and planned facilities on the former Pioneer Park development to the north of Leicester […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Leicestershire County Cricket Club Announce Major Redevelopment Plans Mar 8, 2023 Leicestershire County Cricket Club has entered into consultation with developers, stakeholders and the community after announcing intentions for a £60m redevelopment of Uptonsteel County Ground. The club has been working extensively with architects, research consultants and financial bodies to produce design specifications that have the scope to transform the existing stadium and create new facilities […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Getinge announces new Global Centre of Excellence for Chemistry and UK HQ at St. Modwen Park Derby Feb 24, 2023 Swedish medical technology manufacturer Getinge has today announced plans to establish a new Global Centre of Excellence for Chemistry and UK headquarters at St. Modwen Park Derby. Within the facility, the MedTech company will bring together its chemistry and instrument decontamination business, as well as its UK sales offices, service functions and logistics operations. Getinge, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£6.97 million of funding for East Midlands transport, housing, and skills programmes Jan 30, 2023 £6.97 million in funding for local improvements in the East Midlands has been approved by the Government. The funding which has been given the green light is part of an early investment offered to our area as part of devolution negotiations. It is not dependent on devolution proposals going ahead. It is part of £18 […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Plans submitted for two Derby city centre schemes Jan 27, 2023 Plans have been submitted for two mixed-use schemes in Derby, which will deliver 1,300 homes and 300,000 sq ft of commercial space near the Derbion shopping centre. Redevelopment plans for the Eagle Market and Bradshaw Way Retail Park have also been drawn up by the same development team including Eurofund Group, Leonard Design Architects, Currie […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Consultation begins on new solar farm in North Kesteven which could power over 180,000 homes Jan 24, 2023 Consultation has begun on plans for Springwell Solar Farm, a proposed new solar farm with battery storage located between Lincoln and Sleaford. Springwell Solar Farm would make a significant contribution to the UK’s future energy mix by providing enough clean, secure energy to power over 180,000 homes every year – the equivalent of around half […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Proposals submitted for £350m battery site Jan 13, 2023 Following a period of public consultation and planning assessment, Exagen has today announced that Normanton Energy Reserve, a 500 MW / 1 GWh grid-scale battery site on land to the northeast of Earl Shilton, Leicestershire – has been submitted to Blaby District Council. With plans for further consultation with the local community, the site is […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
EDF & Luminous announce mega solar project in Lincolnshire Jan 10, 2023 EDF Renewables UK and Luminous Energy have announced plans for Springwell Solar Farm, a proposed new solar farm with battery storage located between Lincoln and Sleaford in Lincolnshire. Springwell Solar Farm would make a significant contribution to the UK’s future energy mix by providing enough clean, secure energy to power over 180,000 homes* every year […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
£1.14 billion devolution deal for the East Midlands Oct 26, 2022 Derbyshire has been chosen, alongside Nottinghamshire, Derby and Nottingham, to pioneer a new East Midlands Combined Authority. The deal will see £1.14 billion come to the region over 30 years and, as one of the largest combined authorities, will have greater influence at the highest levels to deliver a better quality of life for local […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
