Public engagement on Local Development Plan 2 to start Jun 9, 2023 People in East Lothian are being given an opportunity to have their say in response to consultations focused on plans to support the council’s vision of an even more prosperous, safe and sustainable county, with a dynamic and thriving economy that enables people and communities to flourish. A series of joint consultation events on related […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Green light for Ardrossan Harbour redevelopment agreement Jun 2, 2023 The ongoing project to transform Ardrossan Harbour has reached an important stage. North Ayrshire Council’s Cabinet has approved an agreement which will trigger the beginning of the procurement process for the multi-million pound redevelopment. This agreement with the Ardrossan Harbour Company Limited (AHCL) will enable Peel Ports Group to lead a procurement process to secure […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Proposals announced for 20-minute neighbourhood at Straiton May 25, 2023 Exciting proposals to deliver a residential-led development at Straiton North in Midlothian have been announced. Located on the opposite side of Straiton Road from the retail park, proposals by Straiton Estates Ltd will see the delivery of a mix of uses as part of a new 20-minute neighbourhood if consented. In addition to new much-needed […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Puma Property Finance and Glenmore Group partner on new £25 million student accommodation project in Dundee May 24, 2023 Puma Property Finance (Puma) has today announced it is providing a development facility for Glenmore’s most recent purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) project in Dundee. The £25 million, 152-bed all-studio accommodation is located minutes away from both the University of Dundee and Abertay University, next to the city centre. The development will be Puma’s third with […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Link Group secures £70.7m Bank of Scotland sustainability-linked funding Apr 19, 2023 Link Group, one of Scotland’s leading housing and support organisations, has secured a new £70m funding package with Bank of Scotland it was announced this week. The agreement, which includes an existing £10.7m loan, puts in place a five-year Revolving Credit Facility (RCF) of £60m, providing flexibility and liquidity to Link Group to support its […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Glasgow collaborates with UK Infrastructure Bank to accelerate Clyde Metro development Apr 14, 2023 A project that seeks to accelerate the development of Clyde Metro has been agreed between Glasgow and UK Infrastructure Bank (UKIB). UKIB has been working with the council to support the development of financial and commercial plans for the mass transit project which was recently confirmed by the Scottish Government as a key priority for […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Glasgow collaborates with UK Infrastructure Bank to accelerate Clyde Metro development Apr 13, 2023 A project that seeks to accelerate the development of Clyde Metro has been agreed between Glasgow and UK Infrastructure Bank (UKIB). UKIB has been working with the council to support the development of financial and commercial plans for the mass transit project which was recently confirmed by the Scottish Government as a key priority for […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Investigation works planned for Aberdeen City Centre Masterplan Apr 13, 2023 Investigative works are to start next week on the central section of Union Street as part of one of the major projects in the City Centre Masterplan (CCMP). Four trial holes are to be made in the road and pavement to check what services and ducts are underneath the surface before work is due to […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Seven premium build-to-rent schemes to be built by new Apache Capital and Harrison Street Real Estate Capital joint venture Mar 31, 2023 Apache Capital has formed a joint venture with Harrison Street Real Estate Capital that, with additional investment from National Farmers Union Mutual Insurance Society Limited and Apache Capital, intends to fund the development of up to seven premium build-to-rent schemes across England and Scotland. The New Platform has successfully closed and recently began construction on […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Britain’s largest pumped hydro scheme in 40 years gets £100m investment boost Mar 23, 2023 Landmark Coire Glas in the Scottish Highlands could power 3 million homes and more than double GB electricity storage. SSE is providing a £100 million investment boost into what can be Britain’s biggest pumped hydro storage scheme in 40 years. The announcement is being made today as part of a visit by Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
