BWP REIT to raise £35 million for Leeds development Oct 13, 2022 BWP REIT PLC, a newly formed single asset company established to acquire Bridgewater Place, an office-led mixed use property situated in a prime location in central Leeds which has been independently valued at £63 million (as at 30 August 2022), has announced its intention to raise £35 million (before expenses) through the issue of 35 […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Caddick submits plans for 2m sq ft Leeds city centre extension Jul 12, 2022 Plans have been submitted for a landmark new development in Leeds, which would create a vibrant community of new homes, offices, retail, leisure and community uses, as well as extensive green public open space within the emerging South Bank neighbourhood. The proposals, brought forward by Caddick Developments, the Yorkshire based developer behind a number of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Capital&Centric to transform Sheffield’s iconic Cannon Brewery Oct 21, 2022 It’s been revealed that social impact developers Capital&Centric – who spend £3m a week on regeneration – are set to create a new neighbourhood at the long-abandoned Cannon Brewery in Sheffield. The developer has exchanged contracts to acquire the site that was once home to Stones Brewery but has lain empty since shutting its doors […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Casa by Moda brings 223 new rental homes to Leeds Jul 27, 2023 Casa by Moda, the single-family homes arm of developer and operator Moda Living, has completed the acquisition of a major site in Leeds, to deliver the brand’s first single family rental homes neighbourhood in the city. The site, which has been acquired from specialist sustainable housebuilder Artisan Real Estate, is located between Kirkstall and Headingley […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Centrica and Equinor sign co-operation agreement for East Yorkshire hydrogen hub Nov 7, 2022 Centrica and Equinor have signed a co-operation agreement to explore developing a low-carbon hydrogen production hub at Easington in East Yorkshire, further strengthening the region’s growing status as the UK’s foremost hydrogen super place. Under the co-operation plan, the Centrica-operated area at Easington could transition to a low carbon hydrogen production hub over the coming […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Clearbell sells warehouse to AKA Dunedin for £32m Jun 13, 2022 Clearbell Property Partners III LP (Clearbell), a fund managed by Clearbell Capital LLP, today announces that it has exited its Taurus portfolio. The final asset was sold to AKA Dunedin Ltd for £32m. The 615,000 sq ft warehouse in Bawtry Park is well-positioned close to Doncaster, with links to the M18 and A1. The site […] Posted by: Leon Newton Read more
Clifton Business Park ambitions take a step forward Jun 26, 2023 Calderdale Council is progressing its longstanding ambition to transform a large site in Clifton into a thriving business park, to create 1,300 jobs and major benefits for Calderdale and West Yorkshire. In line with the Council’s priority for thriving towns and places, the proposed Clifton Business Park would support economic growth, bring opportunities for local […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Cole Waterhouse and Tonia Investments JV acquires Leeds site for 1,000-home development May 23, 2022 Cole Waterhouse and Tonia Investments have successfully purchased a 3.8-acre brownfield site in Leeds city centre having recently secured planning for 1012 apartments, over five separate blocks.Currently referred to as ‘Leeds City Village’, the triangular site sits opposite Leeds’ cultural district, Quarry Hill. Bound by Marsh Lane to the west and Shannon Street to the […] Posted by: Leon Newton Read more
Council Leader welcomes near £20m funding boost as Hull’s Levelling Up Partnership plans revealed Oct 6, 2023 Leader of Hull City Council, Cllr Mike Ross has welcomed a huge £19.35 million funding boost for the city as he met with Levelling Up Minister Jacob Young MP alongside the council’s chief executive, Matt Jukes, and Hull & East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership chair, James Newman OBE. The minister from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing […] 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
Decision due on Barnsley £26m bid Sep 16, 2022 Barnsley’s bid for more than £26m ‘levelling up’ cash to improve areas of the town centre could be decided on by the government next month. According to a report the government will mull over schemes titled ‘Barnsley Futures’ and ‘Elsecar Forging Ahead’ in the autumn. A new 3,140 square metre waterfront suite of buildings was […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Decision due on plan to build new £12.5m health hub in Castleford Nov 1, 2022 Castleford will have a new purpose-built health hub if senior councillors give their approval. To meet the increasing demand for healthcare services, Wakefield Council is planning to invest £12.5 million in building a new hub. Two existing GP practices, along with a new practice and Council services would open in the building, that is […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
