North West and North Wales industry welcome Government’s £20bn investment commitment Mar 15, 2023 The UK has secured its position as a world leader in carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology through projects such as HyNet after news of a £20bn Government investment. HyNet, which is ready to start getting shovels in the ground in 2024, will enable the decarbonisation of vital industries such as cement, refining, chemicals, glass […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Plans to revitalise Wrexham’s indoor markets have been submitted Oct 4, 2022 The Grade II-listed General and Butchers markets lie at the heart of the Wrexham City Centre Conservation Area and forms part of the Wrexham Townscape Heritage Scheme funded through the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Welsh Government – Transforming Towns Fund, and Wrexham Council’s capital programme. Both markets are now in need of essential maintenance, repairs, and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Port Talbot and Milford Haven launch joint freeport bid Sep 22, 2022 A freeport bid consortium consisting of Associated British Ports, Neath Port Talbot Council, Pembrokeshire County Council and the Port of Milford Haven has been launched to explore the case for a green freeport in South-West Wales. Both Neath Port Talbot and Pembrokeshire have exciting, shared opportunities for nationally significant energy infrastructure to support the development […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Port Talbot Gears Up for £1.25 Billion Development as UK and Welsh Governments Unite Oct 20, 2023 In an ambitious move, the UK and Welsh governments have announced the establishment of a Transition Board in Port Talbot. This initiative is designed to address the anticipated loss of 3,000 steel jobs from Tata Steel and to support the community during this period of change. The spotlight is on a massive £1.25 billion investment […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Principality Building Society commits £26m to Caredig Homes Oct 27, 2022 Principality Building Society have completed a new deal for Caredig, a Swansea based Housing Association worth £26m, which will help them to deliver their ambition of building 700 new affordable homes in South Wales by 2030. Caredig (formerly known as Family Housing) manages over 2,897 high quality affordable homes, providing a range of services, with […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Reserved matters application submitted for Risca later living scheme Jun 15, 2023 A ‘reserved matters’ application has been submitted by Caerphilly County Borough Council for an innovative new later living scheme on the site of the former Ty Darran care home, Risca. Outline planning has already been granted for the development and work begun to prepare the site. When completed, the new development will be used to […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Robert Hitchins Set to Expand Bridgend Industrial Estate with £20m Investment Jan 12, 2024 Robert Hitchins, a prominent developer, has declared a £20 million investment in Bridgend Industrial Estate, South Wales, marking a substantial expansion of the Central Park development. This initiative involves the construction of two new commercial property units, both pre-let to major national brands. The project will deliver over 100,000 sq ft of Grade A commercial […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Rolls Royce shortlists six sites for nuclear reactor factory Jul 5, 2022 Rolls-Royce has moved forward in their bid to develop new Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) across the UK by highlighting six locations where they may look to develop a new factory which builds nuclear reactors. The UK Government is looking to build 16 SMRs in the next 25 years – as the Government looks to enhance […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Singapore’s Elite Partners Capital acquires distribution centre in Wales Jul 11, 2022 Elite Partners Capital has acquired a distribution facility in northern Wales for more than £30 million ($36 million), as the Singapore-based fund manager continues to amass a portfolio of industrial and commercial assets across Europe. The two-warehouse distribution centre is within Wrexham Industrial Estate, a 550 hectare (1,359 acre) government-owned campus near the Welsh border […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Stena buys Anglesey Aluminium site for Holyhead expansion Sep 22, 2022 Swedish port and ferry operator Stena Line has today announced it has finalised a deal to purchase a major investment site close to its Holyhead Port, in Anglesey, North Wales. The Company has secured the winning bid for the 213-acre Eco Parks’ former Anglesey Aluminium site in Holyhead, which is a key strategic commercial and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Stena Line Initiates Redevelopment of Former Anglesey Aluminium Site Oct 10, 2023 Swedish maritime giant Stena Line has embarked on the initial phase of transforming the defunct Anglesey Aluminium facility into a thriving business precinct, now dubbed Prosperity Parc. The company has formally submitted a demolition notice to dismantle the existing derelict structures on the site, marking the inception of its redevelopment plans. The erstwhile Anglesey Aluminium […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Supermarket Income REIT acquires two further grocery stores Jan 5, 2022 UKREiiF attendee Supermarket Income REIT, the real estate investment trust providing secure, inflation-protected, long income from grocery property in the UK, announces the acquisition of two supermarkets, a Sainsbury’s in Washington, Tyne and Wear, and an Asda in Cwmbran, South Wales, for a total purchase price of £55.1 million (excluding acquisition costs), reflecting a combined […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
