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
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
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
Harworth acquires 285,000 sq. ft. newly developed Grade A urban logistics scheme in South Yorkshire for £43.7 million Oct 8, 2024 Harworth, a leading regenerator of land and property for sustainable development and investment, has completed the acquisition of Catalyst, a 285,000 sq. ft., Grade A, urban logistics estate in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. The £43.7 million purchase price reflects a net initial yield of 5.4%. The asset, completed in 2023, is strategically located adjacent to the […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Housebuilder Honey secures 21 sites to deliver 2,850 homes and £795m revenues within two years of trading Feb 3, 2025 Housebuilder Honey has secured 21 sites across Yorkshire and the Midlands to deliver 2,850 homes with a gross development value of £795m within its first two financial years of trading. The business was launched in October 2022 and is backed by private equity firm Alchemy Partners and its Alchemy Special Opportunities Fund IV which has […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Hull City Council Secures William Booth House for £1 Feb 29, 2024 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 […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Hull’s West Docklands Set for Transformation Nov 10, 2023 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 […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
