A 99-year lease has been signed by the University of Lincoln and Bishop Burton College to secure the provision of land-based further and higher education at the Riseholme Campus. The new agreement, which benefits from the support of the Education and Skills Funding Agency, ensures practical land-based further and higher
The new partnership between Wates Residential and Orbit will bring a further 42 new homes to the London Borough of Bexley. Already creating more than 700 homes in Bexley, the partnership will further contribute to the redevelopments of a site on West Street in Erith. “We are delighted to be
As Travelodge continues its expansion across the Midlands, national property and construction consultancy Wakemans has completed work on the budget hotel chain’s latest development in Solihull. Wakemans acted as tenant’s agent on the £10million Solihull Travelodge, which has 82 rooms including SuperRooms, an on-site restaurant called the Bar Café and
PICK Everard – the national property, construction and infrastructure consultancy – has formed an alliance with WT Partnership to deliver the four-year Ministry of Justice (MoJ) Professional Services Providers Framework. The Framework will deliver prisons, courts, border crossing facilities, Home Office and government buildings across Wales and Central England and
Desk Buzz, a new office furniture company, is planning to use Clerkenwell Design Week to launch its exciting new range of office space management solutions in the UK. The pro standard furniture, which is being manufactured in Slovenia, is being imported and distributed by Desk Buzz, a new brand, established
A 99-year lease has been signed by the University of Lincoln and Bishop Burton College to secure the provision of land-based further and higher education at the Riseholme Campus. The new agreement, which benefits from the support of the Education and Skills Funding Agency, ensures practical land-based further and higher education informed by the latest scientific research and industry needs can continue to be delivered at Riseholme into the next century. “This is wonderful news, not just for the College, its staff and its students, but the whole of Lincolnshire. It means Riseholme College will continue to produce future generations of farmers and other skilled workers,” said chief executive and principal of Riseholme College Bill Meredith. “These are exciting times and this agreement will also provide opportunities for collaborative working with the University, including in applied research, technology transfer, staff development and student progression. We look forward to a long and successful partnership.” Part of Bishop Burton College, Riseholme College will continue to have access to the campus, which is owned by the University of Lincoln, to deliver further education for school-leavers in subjects such as agriculture, engineering and equine studies, including at Riseholmeÿs farm and equine centre. The university will make significant investments to enhance the educational facilities, as well as advancing its own specialisms in cutting-edge scientific research and higher education courses supporting the food and farming industries at Riseholme, which is home to the University’s Lincoln Institute for Agri-food Technology. Both the university and the college have confirmed their shared commitment to developing a centre of excellence at Riseholme drawing on the very latest research to ensure students at all levels have the knowledge and skills they need to drive the future of agriculture and its supply chain in Lincolnshire and beyond. “Lincolnshire is at the heart of the UKÿs thriving food and farming industries and we are absolutely committed to meeting the changing skills and research needs of businesses of all shapes and sizes, by working with industry and our educational partners,” added Prof Mary Stuart, vice chancellor of the University of Lincoln. “This landmark agreement ensures Lincolnshire can boast the complete range of post-16 educational opportunities, from short courses and apprenticeships through to Masterÿs and PhD level study, for decades to come. All this is underpinned by the world-leading research of our agri-tech specialists and Riseholmeÿs outstanding natural features and facilities, reinforcing its status as a jewel in the crown for our regionÿs agri-food sector.”
The new partnership between Wates Residential and Orbit will bring a further 42 new homes to the London Borough of Bexley. Already creating more than 700 homes in Bexley, the partnership will further contribute to the redevelopments of a site on West Street in Erith. “We are delighted to be able to continue our award-winning work with Orbit, which has already led to more than 700 new homes in Bexley either being built or in the pipeline. We look forward to getting started on the West Street project, which will not only deliver more crucial housing for the area but will also lead to increased employment and training opportunities for local residents,” said Paul Nicholls, Managing Director of Wates Residential. The £9.4 million scheme will see vacant buildings including a former car parts warehouse replaced with a contemporary low-rise design including seven homes for London Affordable Rent, 14 homes for London Living Rent and 21 homes for Shared Ownership sale. The plans also include a car park with electric charging points and large community garden. The development of the site forms part of Orbit’s long-term strategy for delivering high quality new homes in Erith and the wider region, and will contribute towards improvements to the quality of the streetscape and the overall appearance of the local area. “We are pleased to once again be partnering with Wates to deliver much needed affordable housing to local people in Bexley. Wates understands our aim of ‘building thriving communities’ and we look forward to delivering more high quality homes for local families who need them,” added Shina Olalekan, Head of Development at Orbit. As part of the West Street project, Wates Residential and Orbit have also pledged to provide employment and training opportunities for local residents. It follows Orbit and Wates Residential’s successful regeneration of Larner Road into the award-winning Erith Park in Bexley. The contractor has also been appointed to help deliver Orbit’s proposed £95 million regeneration of the Arthur Street housing estate in Bexley, featuring 280 new homes.
As Travelodge continues its expansion across the Midlands, national property and construction consultancy Wakemans has completed work on the budget hotel chain’s latest development in Solihull. Wakemans acted as tenant’s agent on the £10million Solihull Travelodge, which has 82 rooms including SuperRooms, an on-site restaurant called the Bar Café and free car parking. The new Solihull hotel joins the Birmingham Central Bull Ring Travelodge in offering SuperRooms, the company’s increasingly popular room designed around the ‘premium economy’ concept familiar to airline users. This new class of room is the first of its kind in the UK budget hotel market and enhances the comfort factor for business and leisure customers who want the extra choice of a more premium room. In a central location, the Solihull Travelodge is a few minutes’ walk from the railway station and close to local amenities, including two shopping centres and a cinema as well as bars and restaurants. It is also a short drive from Birmingham Airport. Wakemans Divisional Director Nigel Himpson said: “We’re delighted to support Travelodge in implementing its strategic growth plans in the West Midlands. As the region’s economy grows and Solihull, in particular, benefits from rising visitor numbers, this new hotel meets the need for good quality, affordable accommodation.” Travelodge operates 25 hotels across the West Midlands and Wakemans also played a key role in the development of its Dudley Town Centre, West Bromwich and Walsall properties.
PICK Everard – the national property, construction and infrastructure consultancy – has formed an alliance with WT Partnership to deliver the four-year Ministry of Justice (MoJ) Professional Services Providers Framework. The Framework will deliver prisons, courts, border crossing facilities, Home Office and government buildings across Wales and Central England and was procured via the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework. Andrew Seaman, national director at Pick Everard said: “Pick Everard has been delivering cost management services under the CCS framework since its inception. We’re delighted to be working in partnership with WT Partnership under this framework, delivering cost management services. “This is a significant custodial framework, which will support the MoJ in achieving its objectives to deliver capital and whole life cycle costs within value for money parameters, whilst ensuring timely project delivery and high quality outcomes.” WT Partnership – an international cost and project management consultancy – has been working with the MoJ for more than 15 years so has extensive experience in the sector and understands every type of project requirement. Andrew continued: “We work with more than 500 supply chain partners across the UK and, through the development of mutually beneficial relationships and the identification of sector specialisms, we’re able to provide alternative routes to market for our clients. “This partnership will benefit the client by ensuring that the most appropriate specialists are on the project team. The alliance also benefits WT Partnership by ensuring that it continues to deliver major projects for the MoJ, whilst utilising our experience on the CCS framework. “The MoJ provides essential public sector buildings and we’re incredibly proud to be working on such an important opportunity.” David Kendall, director at WT Partnership said: “We are delighted to be appointed to work with Pick Everard to deliver cost consultancy services to the MoJ on its new framework for the Wales and Central England region. “This provides continuity of delivery to an important client with whom we have been working since 2003 and builds on the professional working relationship we have had with Pick Everard over a similar period.” Over the last two years, Pick Everard has engaged with almost 200 supply chain partners, providing new routes to market and generating £1.3 million worth of spend in local economies across the UK. For more information visit: www.pickeverard.co.uk.
Desk Buzz, a new office furniture company, is planning to use Clerkenwell Design Week to launch its exciting new range of office space management solutions in the UK. The pro standard furniture, which is being manufactured in Slovenia, is being imported and distributed by Desk Buzz, a new brand, established in 2018 which has been appointed as the exclusive UK distributor for the Gonzaga range of furniture. Gongaza is an award-winning company that has been recognised by The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia for its outstanding business and entrepreneurial achievements. To launch the new company, Desk Buzz has taken a pop-up stand at Clerkenwell Design Week which is taking place in London between 21 and 23 May where it will showcase its full range of economy and executive desking, bench style desks, compatible modular storage systems, and innovative sound absorbing screens. Desk Buzz pop up showroom address: Design Fields DF51, Spa Fields, Northampton Road, EC1R 0DF Commenting on the launch of Desk Buzz, area sales manager Stephanie Hays said “We may be a new company, but the team has a wealth of knowledge of the office furniture market. We will be offering a wide range of furniture to suit every need, as well as providing quotations, space utilisation and floor planning advice, and an installation service.” All Desk Buzz products are bespoke and have been designed around the end user. Each design has been carefully crafted to help promote a healthy, productive and positive work space!
