Coventry University awarded £13million government grant to help fund switch to net zero campus Feb 29, 2024 Coventry University has been awarded a grant of almost £13million to help hit its target of being net zero by 2030. The grant from the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme, which is funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, and delivered by Salix Finance Limited, will help towards the cost of installing around […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Wolverhampton Manufacturing Firm Expands Operations with £7.59 Million WMCA Funding Feb 23, 2024 A Wolverhampton-based family enterprise, Drywall Steel Sections, has expanded its operational capacity, moving into a newly constructed factory twice the size of its former premises. This development comes as part of a broader £13 million project, co-financed by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), which contributed £7.59 million to the initiative. Drywall Steel Sections, originally […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Stafford Borough Council Takes Bold Step to Revitalise Guildhall Shopping Centre Feb 22, 2024 Stafford Borough Council has taken ownership of the Guildhall Shopping Centre. The acquisition is a key component of a broader regeneration strategy for the town centre, funded by a government grant specifically allocated for this purpose. The shopping centre, which spans a vast 250,000 square feet, had been under the ownership of Mercia Real Estate […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Revealed: The 20 English Towns and Cities to get 11,500 New Homes Feb 14, 2024 The government has announced the 20 towns and cities poised to benefit from the construction of 11,500 new homes. This initiative aims to provide a substantial boost to housing availability, targeting previously developed brownfield sites to accommodate this significant increase. The strategy not only seeks to make home ownership more attainable for younger buyers but […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Telford & Wrekin Council Proposes £420 Million Investment Strategy to Fuel Growth and Community Benefits Feb 13, 2024 Telford & Wrekin Council is deliberating on a substantial investment programme totalling £420 million over the coming four years, targeting sustainable capital growth and community enrichment. This financial strategy, poised for discussion at the council’s cabinet meeting this Thursday, earmarks significant funds across a variety of sectors, aiming to enhance the borough’s infrastructure, housing, and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
North Warwickshire Borough Council has given the go-ahead for £300m expansion of the MIRA site Feb 8, 2024 A planning application for a manufacturing and research park on the MIRA site to the south of the A5 was supported at the Council’s Planning and Development Board meeting on 5th February 2024. The park will provide around 2,500 advanced manufacturing and high quality jobs in the automotive research and manufacturing industries. The development was […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Clarion Partners Europe Secures Coventry Warehouse for £28.5 Million Feb 8, 2024 Clarion Partners Europe, renowned for its focus on logistics and industrial assets, has successfully completed the purchase of a 208,000 square foot warehouse in Coventry, amounting to £28.5 million. This acquisition from BlackRock’s UK Property Fund marks a significant addition to Clarion’s portfolio, spotlighting the firm’s strategic investment in the UK logistics sector. Occupied by […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Stoneweg and Teras Capital to invest £50 million to develop UK’s largest wave park in Birmingham, as part of recently launches pan-European urban surf destination strategy Feb 7, 2024 Stoneweg InfraSport, the recently launched partnership between Stoneweg and Teras Capital focused on the acquisition, development and operation of man-made urban surf destinations across Europe, has acquired the former Emerge Surf development site in Coleshill, Birmingham, from IM Properties, where it intends to deliver the UK’s largest wave park. The c. £50 million commitment represents […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Mayors Secure Approval to Develop Rail Links after HS2 Cancellation Feb 5, 2024 Regional leaders, West Midlands Mayor Andy Street and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, have been given the green light by Transport Secretary Mark Harper to develop new rail link projects between Birmingham and Manchester. This initiative emerges as a proactive response to the recent cancellation of the HS2 rail link’s northern section. The endorsement to […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Shrewsbury Embarks on Transformative Redevelopment with Riverside Centre Closure Feb 5, 2024 The Riverside Shopping Centre, once a bustling hub in Shrewsbury, is set for a transformative redevelopment as plans to close and demolish the structure are underway. Shropshire Council has revealed an ambitious vision for the site, marking a significant leap towards revitalising the town centre with a modern, community-focused approach. Secured by the council for […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
