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
Demolition works a step forward in markets redevelopment Oct 12, 2023 Enabling works to prepare Rotherham Markets for future redevelopment are now underway as part of a key milestone in the borough’s town centre masterplan. Cabinet Member for Jobs and the Local Economy, Cllr Denise Lelliott joined Ward Councillors and partners Henry Boot Construction to break ground on the site, which will also include the addition of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Devolution moves to final stages following full Council approval Feb 27, 2023 A full council meeting of City of York Council (23 February 2023) has agreed to move forward the York and North Yorkshire devolution deal first formally offered by the Government on August 1 2022. The council meeting considered the findings of a significant public engagement and consultation exercise undertaken late last year. On Tuesday 14 […] 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
Feasibility Study to Explore £7m Industrial Estate in Keighley Aug 24, 2023 Bradford Council has announced plans to conduct a feasibility study into the potential development of an industrial estate in the Beechcliffe area of Keighley. The council-owned site, comprising 8 acres adjacent to the Hard Ings roundabout, has been earmarked for employment uses since the early ’90s. With up to £7m allocated for the development by […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Final round of consultation launched on key planning document set to shape the future of Leeds Oct 30, 2023 Leeds City Council is encouraging residents, businesses, and other stakeholders to have their say in the final round of consultation on the Local Plan Update. This final round sets out new and updated planning policies, to help the council deliver its climate emergency commitments. This third round of consultation is the last step, before the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Firethorn acquires logistics development site from Harworth in £12m deal Dec 21, 2021 Harworth Group plc, a leading regenerator of land and property for sustainable development and investment, announces that is has completed the sale of a 24-acre plot at its Gateway 36 logistics site in Barnsley, Yorkshire, to Firethorn Barnsley Limited (“Firethorn”) for £11.6 million. Firethorn will develop a BREEAM ‘excellent’ rated, 340,000 ft logistics facility at […] 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
Former NHS facility student accommodation plans set for approval Jan 31, 2023 A development for more than 200 student bedrooms on the former site of a healthcare facility in York is set to get the green light. York St John University submitted a full planning application last for the re-development of Peppermill Court. Permission is being sought for the construction of six linked student blocks, which includes […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Former working mill set for further investment to generate commercial and retail space Sep 9, 2022 The family owners of Dean Clough, the 22-acre mixed use mill-complex in Halifax town centre, have announced further investment plans that will create more Grade A office accommodation, unique spaces for retail and leisure amenities and potential for residential apartments. The announcement by the long-established destination responds to the pandemic which has inevitably impacted the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Frasers Group Acquires Frenchgate Shopping Centre Jul 2, 2024 Frasers Group has acquired the 770,000 sq ft Frenchgate shopping centre in Doncaster as part of its ongoing expansion in the UK. The centre, home to over 120 retailers including Next, H&M, and TK Maxx, attracts more than 16 million customers annually. Frasers Group stated that the acquisition will “unlock new opportunities” for its brands […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
