Commercial real estate developer Network Space has promoted Catherine Chilvers to Development Director, with immediate effect. Catherine joined Newton-le-Willows based Network Space as Senior Development Manager in 2016 and has since developed and expanded her role within the business whilst delivering key projects across the North West. Her recent projects
Yorkshire Water has joined Project 13, an industry initiative to improve the way high-performing infrastructure is delivered and managed, to achieve its AMP7 capital programme. The Project 13 framework, led by the Infrastructure Client Group (ICG), and partnered with the Institution of Civil Engineers, is based on collaboration and shared
New images show discovery of a skeleton from the Iron Age buried face down and with hands tied as part of HS2 archaeology in Buckinghamshire Other discoveries at the site span over 4000 years of human history, including a circular timber monument resembling the layout of Stonehenge. Archaeologists working on
Offsite and modular building specialists Enviro Building Solutions have won a contract worth £2.8M for the construction of an eight classroom block for the Thomas Aveling School in Rochester. In line with exacting time schedules, work has just begun on site and the project will be delivered in September of
GLP Completes Acquisition of Central and Eastern Europe Logistics Real Estate Portfolio The completion of the acquisition of Goodman Group’s CEE portfolio will strategically expand GLP’s European presence to 11 countries Gazeley today announces that it is adopting the GLP brand name following its acquisition by the global investment manager
Department, a new managed workspace concept, has launched, combining work, social and wellness facilities under one roof, as it introduces the new era of the workplace. The complete workplace offering, which is an evolution of the All Work & Social managed workspace operation, originally founded as the award-winning Hello Social,
A flagship centre for low-carbon sea travel at Liverpool Docks, a new cultural hub to revitalise Blackpool seafront; and energy-saving social housing borne from a warehouse earmarked for demolition are among the show-stopping projects in the student architecture exhibition being held at the University of Nottingham from today. For the
Construction works have started to create a new neighbourhood centre and residential apartments at Blythe Valley Park in Solihull. Led by Midlands contractor G F Tomlinson, the works will involve the construction of four new mixed-use high quality apartment buildings at Blythe Valley Park – as part of client IM
Solihull-based residential land specialist Terra Strategic has sold a 10-acre former Green Belt site in the Nottinghamshire village of Cropwell Bishop to Bloor Homes for in excess of £5million. Terra has worked with Rushcliffe Borough Council, Cropwell Bishop Parish Council, the Primary School and other local stakeholders to negotiate the
Knightsbridge, one of the UK’s leading brands of wiring devices, accessories and lighting, has enhanced its product range with the introduction of grid faceplates to its popular screwless matt black portfolio of switches and sockets. Available in 1,2,3,4,6 and 8 gang formats, the new additions provide a stylish way to
Commercial real estate developer Network Space has promoted Catherine Chilvers to Development Director, with immediate effect. Catherine joined Newton-le-Willows based Network Space as Senior Development Manager in 2016 and has since developed and expanded her role within the business whilst delivering key projects across the North West. Her recent projects included the successful completion of Central 23, a 1.75-acre brownfield site providing a single 23,500 sq. ft industrial unit with office provision, located on the northern fringe of Liverpool City Centre. She has also recently taken up a position on the newly-formed Liverpool City Region Local Enterprise Partnership’s Built Environment Board. This was established to advise on built environment issues and economic growth across the City Region. Network Space Developments’ Managing Director Stephen Barnes said: “This promotion is very much deserved and is recognition of the significant contribution Catherine has made to the business over recent years. Her experience and commercial expertise will be a great asset to Network Space as well as the LEP’s Built Environment Board as they look to strategically drive forward environmental improvements and economic growth across the city region.” About Network Space Operating across the Northern Powerhouse region, Network Space is a commercial property developer, investor and manager specialising in the industrial warehouse sector. Founded in 1982, the company is now in its second generation of family ownership by Chairman and CEO Richard Ainscough. Network Space has created and modernised over 10 million sq. ft of industrial warehouse property in over 150 locations. The company’s vision is to provide the best and most complete industrial workspace solution for all of its stakeholder partners, whether they are a tenant, investor or government body.
Yorkshire Water has joined Project 13, an industry initiative to improve the way high-performing infrastructure is delivered and managed, to achieve its AMP7 capital programme. The Project 13 framework, led by the Infrastructure Client Group (ICG), and partnered with the Institution of Civil Engineers, is based on collaboration and shared success underpinned by a best for role approach and digital transformation, led by a strong capable owner. Yorkshire Water has joined the Project 13 Adopters group to enable the business to share ideas and learning with other organisations as it delivers key operational assets. Mark Baker, head of programme delivery at Yorkshire Water, said: “Joining the Project 13 Adopters Group alongside other UK and globally leading infrastructure organisations will support our continued journey towards becoming a high-performing enterprise. The framework focuses on a more collaborative approach. “We’ve seen great progress so far in how we’re adopting the principles to organise ourselves and begin to establish the programme into an enterprise approach. This will underpin Yorkshire Water’s ambitions. “It’s an exciting journey and we’re looking forward to seeing the benefits Project 13 will bring to Yorkshire Water, our partners and the efficient outcomes it will deliver for our customers.” Dale Evans, chair of the ICG, said: “Project 13 is a now a global industry change movement about building a sustainable future for the construction industry, creating a more highly skilled workforce and creating infrastructure that represents better value for all. “I’m delighted to see Yorkshire Water embed Project 13 principles into the AMP7 capital programme and help the delivery of infrastructure move from a transactional business model to a more collaborative and sustainable one. “The momentum demonstrated by more and more projects and programmes adopting Project 13 illustrates that the principles clearly resonate across infrastructure and I look forward to Yorkshire Water being an integral part of the P13 Adopter community.”
New images show discovery of a skeleton from the Iron Age buried face down and with hands tied as part of HS2 archaeology in Buckinghamshire Other discoveries at the site span over 4000 years of human history, including a circular timber monument resembling the layout of Stonehenge. Archaeologists working on the HS2 project in Buckinghamshire have discovered a skeleton believed to be a murder victim from the Iron Age. During the excavation work at Wellwick Farm near Wendover, archaeologists discovered a skeleton of an adult male buried face down in a ditch with hands bound together under his pelvis. The unusual burial position suggests the iron age man may have been a victim of a murder or execution. Osteologists are currently examining the skeleton for further evidence of foul play. The archaeological works have revealed a wealth of archaeology with evidence of human activity dating from the Neolithic to the Medieval period, a time spanning around 4000 years. The land to the west of Wendover seems to have been persistently used for ceremonial activity as archaeologists also uncovered a large circular monument of wooden posts 65 meters in diameter with features aligned with the winter solstice, similar to Stonehenge in Wiltshire. At Wellwick Farm, archaeologists believe the Bronze Age and Iron Age saw the addition of some domestic occupation with at least one roundhouse identified and possible structures such as animal pens and pits used for disposing food. During the Roman period, this occupation may have moved to the current location of Wendover but the Wellwick Farm site was still used for burials. In a square enclosure on the site, archaeologists discovered a skeleton in a coffin that was lined with lead, with the outer coffin likely made of wood. Archaeologists believe that the buried individual must have been someone of high status as they had the means to pay for such an expensive method of burial. The section of the HS2 route is being prepared to build the Wendover Green Tunnel and the Wendover North Cutting. The archaeology programme is a central part of HS2’s ground preparation works for Phase One of the project – London to Birmingham. HS2, its contractors and supply chain are well underway with a programme of work, clearing sites, ahead of main construction. Commenting on the archaeological work, Dr. Rachel Wood, Project Archaeologist said: “We already knew that Buckinghamshire is rich in archaeology but discovering a site showing human activity spanning 4,000 years came as a bit of a surprise to us. “The death of the Wellwick Farm man remains a mystery to us but there aren’t many ways you end up in a bottom of a ditch, face down, with your hands bound. We hope our osteologists will be able to shed more light on this potentially gruesome death. “The large wooden ceremonial structure, the Roman lead burial and the mystery of the skeleton at Wellwick Farm helps bring alive the fact that people lived, worked and died in this area long before we came along.“ The announcement of the discovery comes at the at the start of the Festival of British Archaeology, an annual event taking place over nine days between 11th and 19th July. HS2 will be taking part, hosting digital events showcasing recent archaeological discoveries. Mike Court, HS2 Lead Archaeologist said: “Before we build the low-carbon high-speed railway between London and Birmingham, we are uncovering a wealth of archaeology that will enrich our cultural heritage. “Our discoveries will be shared with communities and the public through virtual lectures, open days and in an upcoming BBC archaeology documentary. “The sheer scale of possible discoveries, the geographical span and the vast range of our history to be unearthed makes HS2’s archaeology programme a unique opportunity to tell the story of Buckinghamshire and Britain.”
Offsite and modular building specialists Enviro Building Solutions have won a contract worth £2.8M for the construction of an eight classroom block for the Thomas Aveling School in Rochester. In line with exacting time schedules, work has just begun on site and the project will be delivered in September of this year. Alongside the extra classroom capacity, the project includes an extension to the school’s existing sports changing facilities using traditional construction methods. In addition, Enviro Building Solutions will oversee the construction of a MUGA (Multi Use Games Area) canopy to cover the existing tennis courts, creating an all-weather play facility. “Modular building methods provide the perfect solution for applications where timescales to project delivery are particularly tight,” stated Craig Reidy, Finance Director. “Traditional construction methods could not achieve the build schedules we regularly provide to deliver our projects in line with the requirements of our clients and end users. In addition, today’s advanced modular buildings combine cost effectiveness with versatility and sustainability; we build high quality facilities which often achieve EPC ‘A’ ratings, creating attractive and practical buildings designed to stand the test of time.” The Thomas Aveling School is the joint lead school of the Fort Pitt Thomas Aveling Academies Trust (FPTA), which includes a grammar school, two high schools and two junior schools. It is an 11-19 co-educational, non-selective secondary school and a converter academy with specialist teaching areas for science, design technology, art and sport and a performing arts centre. Enviro Building Solutions has already delivered a number of projects for Medway Council on time and to budget, and was the Council’s preferred partner for this build based on the quality and value of past schemes including classroom blocks for Rainham Mark Grammar School and Riverside Primary School.
GLP Completes Acquisition of Central and Eastern Europe Logistics Real Estate Portfolio The completion of the acquisition of Goodman Group’s CEE portfolio will strategically expand GLP’s European presence to 11 countries Gazeley today announces that it is adopting the GLP brand name following its acquisition by the global investment manager in 2017. In addition, GLP announces that it has closed on the acquisition of Goodman Group’s Central and Eastern Europe logistics real estate portfolio. GLP currently has US$7 billion of assets under management across the UK, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Poland and the Netherlands. The addition of this unique, high-quality portfolio spread across Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary expands GLP’s European presence to 11 countries placing it within a select number of logistics real estate investors with a truly pan-European platform. Nick Cook, President, GLP Europe, said: “Since entering the market in 2017, GLP has strategically expanded its presence across Europe to meet investor demand and support its disciplined pan-European growth strategy. We believe attractive macroeconomics, urbanisation, e-commerce growth and proximity to major distribution hubs across Europe are helping to drive Central and Eastern Europe’s logistics real estate market.” The acquired portfolio is concentrated on key logistics routes across the region with access to growing markets for e-commerce and distribution. It will bring a number of new customers into the business and allow it to better support existing customers with their expanding supply chain requirements across Europe. To support the acquired portfolio and the Company’s growth in the region, Goodman Group’s Central and Eastern European local teams will join GLP’s European business. Over the last 30 years, Gazeley has built a strong reputation as one of the leading investors and developers of logistics warehouses across Europe. Initially starting as a merchant developer as part of Walmart, the business has expanded its presence across the UK and subsequently Europe under several ownership structures. Since GLP acquired Gazeley in 2017 to enter the European logistics real estate market, the European business has doubled in size from an AUM, geographic footprint and people perspective, strengthening the team with several significant and strategic hires along the journey. By fully embracing what it means to be GLP, the business is uniquely placed to stay ahead of the market by opening up new opportunities, smarter innovations and accessing a larger global network. While the change will bring a number of benefits, it won’t change the values or how the company operates. The goal is to enhance its offer, simplify its communications and deepen the relationships that have been built. Nick Cook, President, GLP Europe, said: “Since we became part of GLP in 2017, we have experienced unprecedented growth not only in our existing markets, but we entered six new countries. Adopting the GLP name is a natural evolution for the business as we look to continue this expansion. GLP’s name is synonymous with forward-thinking, technology-led logistics real estate and this change reflects our commitment to using that expertise combined with our local market knowledge to enhance our offering in Europe. We are better together, and stronger than ever” “We also look forward to welcoming our new colleagues to the team who will be critical in helping us expand our reach in Europe and beyond. The completion of this transaction is symbolic of our recent growth and ambitions for the next period. I’m proud to have been part of Gazeley journey and look forward to taking the business forward in its next chapter as GLP.” Kirkland & Ellis served as legal counsel to GLP, with Greenberg Traurig and Kinstellar providing local legal advice. Cushman & Wakefield served as advisors to GLP and Goldman Sachs and Citi have committed to finance the acquisition.
Department, a new managed workspace concept, has launched, combining work, social and wellness facilities under one roof, as it introduces the new era of the workplace. The complete workplace offering, which is an evolution of the All Work & Social managed workspace operation, originally founded as the award-winning Hello Social, by Allied London, will give businesses of 1–200 people space to work, scale and grow, providing everything a company needs to thrive in one place. Department offers members fully customisable spaces, from single and clusters of desks, to private studios, allowing flexible working and giving companies space to evolve and change with their surroundings, providing the ultimate workplace solution for businesses in all sectors. Each of Department’s sites will offer members a varied inventory of wellness and social spaces and opportunities, developed in collaboration with local business, with gyms, coffee shops, bars, tap houses and a gin distillery all on-site. Department will operate seven sites in the heart of three UK cities – Manchester, London and Leeds. Manchester will be home to four operations – Department XYZ, Department Bonded Warehouse, both set to be fully operational in 2020 – with Department ABC and Department Piccadilly fully operating in 2021 and 2022. Department Casino Leeds and Department London will open in 2021. Michael Ingall, founder of Department, said: “Our view is that the future is all about the workplace, rather than workspace. Each company will inevitably want something different from their workplace, and we believe in providing the diversity businesses now seek under one roof, at a single destination. The workplace means something different depending on the sector a business operates in, and most importantly its people, so varied amenities will fit many variations of business. “A number of recurrent trends have emerged in each industry, for example, financial services businesses are considering moving teams into flexible space, split between distinct projects. While tech and media businesses report missing agile working and collaboration, with open and quiet spaces helping them to do this. “Department is not a direct result of COVID-19, but its design and philosophy has certainly been influenced by the pandemic. Over the last two months, we have undertaken significant research into remote working, considering how people are coping, what they have missed, and how they now feel about their workspace. We have used this to inform us as we create the new era of the workspace, and design a confident, safe and secure return to work. “Rigid workplaces with rows of desks must now be a ‘no-go’ with much more varied spaces for working in teams, or collaborating one-on-one, combined with much more space to work on individual tasks. Flexible office provision with a choice of locations is also a key factor, which in turn will help the working hours spent in the office. Anthony Powell, managing director at Department, said: “Our conclusion from the extensive research is that the workplace that was already evolving before COVID, has evolved 10 years in 2 months. If we are to successfully persuade people to enthusiastically return to work, and most importantly, if we are to persuade businesses to locate into our buildings, the design and philosophy of the office needs to develop into the complete workplace. “Department will fully embrace the results seen from these surveys, as well as incorporate our group experience of designing and managing workspaces over the last 20 years. The changes we now need to make, will establish a successful and sustainable workplace that will endure what is in store for at least the next five years.” Department launches with consumer finance Auden in the Bonded Warehouse site, joining Klarna, Levitt Bernstein, Reform Radio, Manchester Camerata and Jist Studios. Department XYZ members include Rowan Partners, IOD, Hurlingham Polo and Sportsology. For more information on Department and to find out how entrepreneurs and businesses can become members, visit: www.departmentuk.com
A flagship centre for low-carbon sea travel at Liverpool Docks, a new cultural hub to revitalise Blackpool seafront; and energy-saving social housing borne from a warehouse earmarked for demolition are among the show-stopping projects in the student architecture exhibition being held at the University of Nottingham from today. For the first time, the Department of Architecture and the Built Environment (DABE) has transformed its popular annual end-of-year event from a physical show at University Park campus to a virtual one. From 7 July to the end of September, visitors from around the world can explore the entire exhibit!20 show online. With exciting designs comprising exquisite hand drawings and paintings, Computer Aided Design, 3D models and other preparatory visuals from 278 students on display, organisers have made the online exhibition the largest and longest-running show of student work since the Department’s foundations were established in 1843. Every entrant has weaved either social, economic or environmental sustainability into their building design concepts, reflecting the core values of both the education and research undertaken at DABE. Professor Mark Gillott, Head of DABE, said, “With cutting-edge research and strong industry links, our Department is shaping both the profession and policies that champion better buildings, communities and environmental standards. For some, sustainability can be seen as an obstacle to aesthetics, but not at Nottingham. Our ethos is strongly rooted in the aesthetic and quality of design whilst embedding sustainability to respond to the climate emergency.” The Department has just been named one of the top three architecture schools in the UK by AJ100 for the second year running. This important industry ranking – informed by the Architects’ Journal top 100 largest architectural practices – recognises that graduates from DABE continue to impress and shake up the sector. Show co-organiser, Dr Nils Jaeger, Assistant Professor in Digital Technologies and Architecture, explains, “Our education model encourages independence in addition to creativity and this will be extremely important in a post-Covid world. Future architects will need resilience and ingenuity to succeed in practice and those are the qualities that set our students apart.” The exhibition opening will be marked with a special prize-giving ceremony live-streamed at 4pm on Tuesday 7 July to acknowledge the very best talent and innovation among the student work on show. Guest speaker is Tracy Meller, Honorary Professor of Architecture at the University of Nottingham and partner at Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, alongside event chair, Dr Ben Jones, who will be among the host of DABE staff giving commendations and prizes to 12 shortlisted concepts. exhibit!20 student case studies Declan Clarke (K101 – MArch Architecture – Year 6 Unit S1 Continuity) – Learning from Blackpool (Renaissance of the British seaside town). The project is a re-imagination of Blackpool’s promenade through a series of ‘Culture Houses’ transforming the town through temporary cultural structures with prime focus upon the Palatine Building, an existing 1970s Pop Art structure. The project was inspired by Blackpool’s former ‘Culture House’ the Alhambra Palace. The new Culture House uses the existing façade and structure of the Palatine Building, inhabits the building with a series of spaces for art, performance, music and Citizen’s Advice. The ground floor acts as an extension of the promenade – creating a civic space for the people of Blackpool to galvanise a stronger community spirit. The project also aims to revitalise both the tired North Pier with a pavilion glasshouse and space for exhibitions, theatre, music and community events and the former Central Railway station, which are proposed as adaptable exhibition spaces and seafront gardens interconnected to the Culture House. Rosemary Fishburn (K230 –MEng Architecture and Environmental Design, Year 4, Unit 5B – Nurturing the City) – Liverpool Maritime Hub is an innovative centre for low-carbon international sea travel. The building connects ships and travellers, enabling people to undertake long distance journeys by sailing and providing an alternative to flying. It is located on the Clarence Graving Docks in the Tens Streets area of Liverpool, which is a major hub for migration by ship to and from the UK. In the environmentally-friendly building, workshop facilities are available for retrofitting existing boats with the equipment required to be hydrogen-powered, reducing the reliance on fossil fuels in boat engines. Engineers with knowledge of hydrogen fuel cells and renewable energy will fit the equipment and run training sessions for crew members. A hostel will provide residential facilities for ship crews to train and prepare for departures and for transiting or delayed sea travellers. An onsite market hopes to draw the Liverpool community to the building with stalls filled with goods sourced from global shipping destinations. Laura Fairchild (K10I – MArch Architecture RIBA Part II, Year 6, S1 – Continuity) – To Reuse or Replace prioritises reuse and transformation over the demolition of existing buildings. In this case the project looks at a warehouse due to be razed to the ground, reusing the building to create social housing apartments with additional communal facilities including a co-working space (winter garden) and a shared kitchen. The proposal aims to maintaining the existing structure while improving its thermal performance and to increase its overall density. The key alternations are the removal of the internal walls and the creations of alternating strips of housing and social spaces to improve community cohesion and act as a thermal buffer between the flats.
Construction works have started to create a new neighbourhood centre and residential apartments at Blythe Valley Park in Solihull. Led by Midlands contractor G F Tomlinson, the works will involve the construction of four new mixed-use high quality apartment buildings at Blythe Valley Park – as part of client IM Properties’ strategic vision to create a sustainable, mixed-use community in this area of the West Midlands where people can live and work. Blythe Valley Park is a 1.2 million sq. ft development, surrounded by 122 acres of scenic parkland, and the addition of the neighbourhood centre will create a new focal point and seamlessly connect the growing residential and commercial community. The business park employs 3,500 people and is home to many leading businesses including a range of high-profile brands such as Gymshark, Lounge, Cooper Parry, Siemens and Zenith. The £7.5m development is expected to complete in spring 2021 and the new mixed-use buildings will feature 48 one and two-bedroom apartments, 25 per cent of which will be managed in partnership with Bromford Homes to offer affordable housing at the location. Two of the ground floor buildings will become modern retail spaces and will include an eatery and community convenience store, as well as a further retail unit, creating additional jobs in the area. There will also be level access to all four buildings, to accommodate disabled members of the community. Andy Sewards, managing director at G F Tomlinson said: “We’re thrilled to be working with IM Properties to create an integral new element of the sustainable, mixed-use scheme at Blythe Valley Park, which is delivering a significant number of new homes and jobs to boost the local economy.” “This is an exciting project to add to our residential portfolio and we’re looking forward to handing over in 2021.” Richard Knight, technical director of IM Properties strategic land division, IM Land said: “The new neighbourhood centre is a significant investment for IM Properties and will help further cement the strong community feel at Blythe Valley Park. We are very happy to have G F Tomlinson on board working with us to deliver this scheme.” Crest Homes and Bloor Homes have also been working on the residential phase since 2018 and continue to progress at the site, with the delivery of up to 750 new homes.
Solihull-based residential land specialist Terra Strategic has sold a 10-acre former Green Belt site in the Nottinghamshire village of Cropwell Bishop to Bloor Homes for in excess of £5million. Terra has worked with Rushcliffe Borough Council, Cropwell Bishop Parish Council, the Primary School and other local stakeholders to negotiate the site’s removal from the Green Belt and inclusion in the recently adopted Rushcliffe Local Plan. Having run a planning application in parallel to the emerging Local Plan, the company then secured an Outline Planning Consent for 85 family homes and bungalows and a new access road and car park for the adjacent Primary School. 30 per cent of the homes have been designated for affordable housing. Cropwell Bishop is famed for its family-owned traditional creamery that produces award-winning stilton cheese. Located on Church Street on the edge of the sought-after rural village, the residential site was previously designated for arable purposes. With the site adjoining the local school, which had extensive access and parking issues, Terra Strategic was brought on board in 2016 to promote the Green Belt land for a quality housing scheme that delivered community benefits and a solution for the school. Property and Planning Consultant Fisher German and AT Architecture have worked on the successful project. James O’Shea, Managing Director of Terra Strategic said: “It is very rewarding to see this strategic land project reach this major milestone. Despite the amount of uncertainty in the marketplace – as the UK eases its way out of the Covid-19 lockdown – this has been a popular development opportunity and we are pleased to have achieved a very efficient land sale to Bloor Homes. Thanks to the hard work of all involved, the legal process has only taken six weeks to simultaneously Exchange and Complete. “The 85 family homes and bungalows will help to meet Rushcliffe Borough Council’s housing needs, which we identified lacked a sufficient pipeline when first considering this land opportunity. The high-quality scheme that we received Outline Planning Consent for earlier this year is designed around a central village green area and is very reflective of its rural location. “Given the shortage of new homes in the current marketplace, we would urge anyone who is looking to maximise their land value to get in touch with us to explore the opportunities available.” Terra’s Outline Planning Consent secured a range of two, three and four-bedroom bungalows and family houses, set around landscaped drives and Public Open Space. In order to alleviate local access and parking issues, a new car park for 36 cars will be delivered for Cropwell Bishop Primary School from a newly created access road. With the design principles of the development in place, Bloor Homes will now commence the process of seeking a Reserved Matters Planning Approval. There are a range of village amenities within walking distance of the Church Street site and Cropwell Bishop is well-served by bus routes into Nottingham and the nearby market towns. There is also easy access to the A52 and A46 arterial routes. Terra Strategic is an experienced residential land specialist, which enters into agreements with landowners and then pursues, funds and secures an agreeable planning permission. It also has the financial resources to secure land with or without residential planning consent to assist landowners looking for a quick sale process. Terra Strategic has a national reach, having secured residential land in Bedfordshire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Somerset, Warwickshire, The West Midlands, Wiltshire and Worcestershire.
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