Unite Group and Newcastle University Forge Partnership for Student Accommodation Expansion Feb 19, 2024 Unite Group PLC, a leading provider of student housing based in Bristol, has announced a joint venture with Newcastle University to create 2,000 new student beds, scheduled for completion in 2027 and 2028. The collaboration will see the closure and demolition of the existing Castle Leazes accommodation on the university grounds starting in summer 2024, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Wolsingham Steel works regeneration proposals get the nod from planners Nov 23, 2022 The long-awaited regeneration of a derelict steelworks in the Durham Dales can now commence following receipt of planning approval. The 14-acre site has blighted the pretty Weardale village of Wolsingham and is now set to be transformed with 151 new homes and the refurbishment of the attractive stone factory offices into new workspace. “This is […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Planning approval for flexible unit phase of £300m North East business park Apr 13, 2021 The next phase of Citrus Durham’s 3million sqft business park development just off the A1(M) in the North East has been approved by planners. The £300m Integra 61 mixed-use development near Durham is now set to be bolstered by 23 flexible units which are being delivered on a speculative basis. Amazon has already agreed to […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Three steps forward for Sunderland’s massive Riverside project Mar 31, 2021 Three key elements of Sunderland Council’s flagship Riverside development were approved by planners this week. A £31m smart bridge, 132 new homes – the first of 1,000 planned for the area – and a 650-space multi-storey car park were all given the go ahead at a meeting on Monday. All are due for completion in […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Passengers at the ready… £162m Northumberland rail line framework ready to depart Mar 19, 2021 Northumberland County Council (NCC) this week launched a £162m framework for the proposed works required to bring the 18-mile Northumberland line, between Ashington and Newcastle, back into service for passengers. The four-year agreement involves the construction of six stations, three footbridges and car parks at the following locations: Ashington, Bedlington, Blyth Bebside, Newsham, Seaton Deleval, […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
BP to build 1GW hydrogen production plant on Teesside Mar 18, 2021 BP today unveiled its plans to create what it believes would be the UK’s largest “blue” hydrogen production facility in the Tees Valley. A feasibility study is currently taking place into H2Teesside, which is due to begin production in 2027 and is targeting 1GW of hydrogen production by 2030. It would be integrated with the […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Teesside and Humber carbon capture partnership rewarded with £73m funding Mar 17, 2021 Two North Sea-based initiatives that have joined forces to facilitate the capture of carbon dioxide were awarded more than £73m by the government today as part of its £1bn low-carbon capital grants announcement. The Net Zero Teesside carbon capture, utilisation and storage project will get more than £52m to accelerate the development of onshore and […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Another huge win for North East as Teesside port selected to house new wind turbine factory Mar 11, 2021 A global offshore wind manufacturer will build a state-of-the-art turbine blade manufacturing factory on Teesworks it was announced last night. A deal was struck with French powerhouse GE Renewables Energy for its new facility to be based in the North East, ahead of another location in France. It will sit alongside a new port being […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Tees Valley team celebrate imminent arrival of Treasury 2 Mar 3, 2021 Tees Valley officials were celebrating after Darlington and Hartlepool beat off competition from Newcastle, Leeds and Bradford to be the home of the Treasury’s second headquarters. The Chancellor, who represents the neighbouring Richmond constituency and made the announcement during his budget speech, will spend part of his time at the new facility along with hundreds […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Big investment wins for North East as Chancellor emphasises determination to level up economy Mar 3, 2021 The North East was a big winner in today’s budget which stuck to the ‘levelling up the country’ theme that has become a mantra of Chancellor Rishi Sunak. Teesside was named as one of eight new Freeports while Darlington won the battle to be the location of the new Treasury department, which will mean hundreds […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Northern transport leaders demand government follow through on promise to power up rail investment Mar 2, 2021 A plan, outlining the need for a far-reaching overhaul of the rail system, has been submitted to the government this week by northern transport leaders. The £40bn Northern Powerhouse Rail blueprint is a joint venture between Transport for the North and the Department of Transport and if implemented would radically improve the region’s ageing rail network, […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
