Cabinet agrees to progress with Devolution public consultation Dec 19, 2023 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 […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
City Life and Torsion Group Secure £54 Million Loan for Landmark Sky Gardens Development in Leeds Jan 22, 2025 City Life and Torsion Group have successfully secured a £54 million loan from Maslow Capital to fund the development of Sky Gardens, a 32-storey student accommodation project in Leeds. The Sky Gardens development will deliver 660 premium student rooms, offering a mix of studios and cluster apartments. Designed with student living in mind, the project […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Coney Street Riverside masterplan praised as council gives approval Oct 25, 2024 Helmsley Group’s Coney Street Riverside masterplan has been given the green light. At a meeting of City of York Council’s planning committee, members commended Helmsley’s leading approach to community engagement, said its vision would revitalise a neglected area and described the scheme as a “fantastic use of unused space”. Concluding the discussion, Councillor Jonny Crawshaw, […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Councillors to consider £18m NHS facility proposed for Albion Square Dec 11, 2023 NHS patients could soon be able to access a wide range of healthcare in the city centre if a proposed £18m Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC), earmarked for Albion Square, is approved by Cabinet on Monday 18 December. The NHS has secured £16m in funding from the Department of Health and Social Care to develop a […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Countrylarge Secures £3.6 Million Funding from OakNorth Bank to Launch New Aparthotel in Harrogate Sep 10, 2025 Countrylarge has secured a £3.6 million loan from OakNorth Bank to develop a new aparthotel in central Harrogate. The financing will support the creation of a 17-key, 25-bedroom aparthotel in the heart of the town, designed to enhance Harrogate’s hospitality offerings. The aparthotel will increase accommodation options and attract new hospitality investment to Harrogate’s town […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Crunching the numbers: How UKREiiF generated £20.9 million for the local Leeds and wider West Yorkshire economy Aug 12, 2024 By Mya Driver, Marketing Executive, UKREiiF That’s right, UKREiiF has supercharged the local Leeds and wider West Yorkshire economy with an impressive £20.9 million boost in 2024! This is a colossal leap from the £5.5 million in 2022 and the £12.1 million in 2023. That’s a total of £38.5 million pumped into Leeds businesses over […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Eat and Drink Indie… the way the Leeds locals do! Apr 29, 2024 By ConferenceLeeds Leeds is a city famed for its culinary exploits. It’s no surprise they call us the Foodie Capital of the North after all! And what gastronomic hub is complete without an independent food scene worth writing home about? From well-loved local restaurants to quirky bars and nationally renowned fine dining, Leeds really does […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Firethorn Trust secures Grosvenor financing for York hotel Oct 31, 2024 Firethorn Trust, a UK real estate investor, developer, and asset manager, has secured an £18m debt package with Grosvenor. This financing will support Firethorn’s investment in the luxury Malmaison York hotel, which it acquired in June 2024. With 150 luxury guest rooms, a rooftop sky bar with panoramic views across the city, ‘Work + Play’ […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
GenesisCare to Open Flagship Oncology and Haematology Treatment Centre in Leeds Sep 9, 2025 GenesisCare, one of the UK’s leading independent cancer care providers, has announced plans to open a new 27,000 sq ft oncology and haematology treatment facility in Leeds. The centre is scheduled to open in early 2026 and will be the organisation’s 15th and largest location in the UK. The development represents a major expansion of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Goole’s Vision for Economic Expansion: Humber Freeport’s £600m Investment Blueprint Submitted Aug 25, 2023 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. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Government announces new Devolution deals across England Sep 19, 2024 Devolution deals have been confirmed for Hull & East Yorkshire, and for Lincolnshire – with Combined County Authorities also set to be established in Lancashire, and Devon & Torbay. The Mayoral elections will be in 2025 if the devolution deals are approved by Parliament. Greater Lincolnshire will receive an additional £24m a year from Government, […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Green light to fund £7 million net zero projects Oct 24, 2023 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 […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
