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Business incubation centre to complete Tameside scheme

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Development work has begun on a new business innovation centre that will complete a multi-million pound scheme in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside. Groundworks began yesterday for the new Tameside College business innovation and incubation centre at the large-scale St Petersfield scheme. The … Continue reading

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Stockport Council served up new offices

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Stockport Council have completed a move to a new office block named after a famous tennis star born in the town. Stockport Council have now completed their relocation to new offices known as Fred Perry House (pictured). The building was … Continue reading

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Newcastle Council adds to offices portfolio

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Newcastle City Council has announced the purchase of a multi-storey office and retail building in the city. The council has purchased Higham House (pictured – image source), a 6-storey building for £5m. The transaction has been debt financed. The ground … Continue reading

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Landmark building in Sheffield sold for £24m

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A landmark office block in Sheffield city centre has been sold in a multi-million pound transaction. 1 St Paul’s Place (pictured) has been purchased by investment group Canada Life for £23.96m. The previous owner was fund manager Standard Life Investments. … Continue reading

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Office development for Clyde Gateway, Glasgow

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Funding and construction contracts have been agreed for a multi-million pound office development at a large regeneration scheme in Glasgow. The Clyde Gateway Urban Regeneration Company (URC) has announced that funding amounting to £10m has been secured from the investment … Continue reading

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Rochdale Black Box to be replaced by new civic offices

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Plans for a new, multi-million pound council office building in Rochdale moved a step closer after planning permission was granted at the last committee meeting. Rochdale Council intends to construct a £50m civic centre (pictured) that will offer office accommodation … Continue reading

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Contract awarded for new Doncaster offices

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Construction company Wates has been chosen as developer for the first phase of a multi-million pound office and leisure development scheme in Doncaster. Muse Developments have chosen Wates for the construction of the new civic offices and a new theatre … Continue reading

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Sheffield New Deal offices project criticised

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A public-private sector office scheme in Sheffield is in the spotlight after failing to achieve planned rental income. The New Deal for Communities body in Sheffield, known as Burngreave NDC, oversaw a project to redevelop an old office building once … Continue reading

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Notts County Council proposes office closures

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Nottinghamshire County Council has today announced that it is to discuss a programme of multiple office closures in an attempt to save £2 million per year. In a full council meeting due to take place on 9th December at County … Continue reading

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Council backs down in tussle over Tunbridge Wells offices

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Tunbridge Wells Council has stepped aside in a growing row over an available office building in the town to allow an insurance company to buy it. Tunbridge Wells Council had originally planned to relocate staff from various local offices into … Continue reading

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