Built Environment Networking Blog: Yorkshire and the Humber News

Realty Seals £200.8m Agreement for 11 UK Retail Parks

In a significant move in the UK’s real estate sector, the American real estate conglomerate, Realty, has announced an agreement to acquire 11 retail parks from Ediston Property Investment Company for a sum of £200.8 million. The deal, which involves Ediston’s entire property estate, is with RI UK 1 Limited, a subsidiary of Realty. The […]

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£4.8 million invested to expand Hull Container Terminal storage capacity

ABP Humber has recently completed an extension to its Humber Container Terminal at the Port of Hull. An investment of £4.8 million has enabled an additional 17,600m2 of heavy-duty paving to expand the terminal’s storage capacity. The Humber Container Terminal in Hull welcomes around 12 vessels per week from Rotterdam, Amsterdam and Ghent, serving customers […]

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Bradford City Council Greenlights Saltaire Tax Office Transformation

Bradford City Council has given the nod for the demolition of Saltaire’s old tax office, paving the way for its transformation into a residential area. Urban regeneration specialist, Artisan Real Estate, is set to spearhead the redevelopment of the 11-acre site located between the River Aire and the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, adjacent to the […]

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British Sugar Advances with 1,100 Home Development in York

British Sugar is taking significant steps forward with one of York’s largest housing schemes, seeking final approval for up to 1,100 homes at the 39.54-hectare site at Plantation Drive. The development, which has been in the planning stages for several years, has now been outlined with a new timetable, projecting the final homes to be […]

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Cabinet agrees to progress with Devolution public consultation

Hull and East Riding Devolution (HEY Devolution) will be heard at an extraordinary Full Council meeting this week following Hull City Council’s Cabinet choosing to progress to a full public consultation on the proposed deal. The detailed report setting out the case for the devolution of powers and funding from the government and Hull and […]

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Goole’s Vision for Economic Expansion: Humber Freeport’s £600m Investment Blueprint Submitted

Humber Freeport has taken a pivotal step in its development trajectory by presenting the blueprint for Goole’s freeport tax site to the government. This initiative, spanning 200 hectares, is poised to unlock a plethora of investment avenues. Divided by the M62 motorway, the site is designed to offer potential investors a suite of compelling advantages. […]

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Green light to fund £7 million net zero projects

Net zero projects in York and North Yorkshire have been approved for allocations from a £7 million net zero fund.   A total of 23 schemes will receive a share of the York and North Yorkshire Net Zero Fund, investment which has been unlocked by the region’s proposed devolution deal and will be allocated by […]

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Hull City Council Secures William Booth House for £1

Hull City Council has acquired the former hostel, William Booth House, from the Salvation Army for the symbolic sum of £1, marking a significant step towards revitalising the property. The council plans to engage with the local community to determine the best future use of the Hessle Road site, which has been vacant since April […]

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Hull’s West Docklands Set for Transformation

Hull City Council’s Cabinet is poised to deliberate on a pivotal report outlining the design brief for the West Docklands area. This ambitious plan is set to establish a comprehensive planning framework, paving the way for the area’s development and rejuvenation. Strategically located, the West Docklands is encircled by key landmarks and thoroughfares, including the […]

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