Vacant buildings could be transformed into thriving business hubs for small and medium sized enterprises thanks to a new initiative launched this week. The Rural Enterprise Programme will make grants of between £10,000 and £65,000 available to businesses that can demonstrate they will create jobs as…
Read MoreU+I, the owner of Mill Green Designer Outlet Village in Cannock has sold the development prior to any work commencing on site. A consortium consisting of Aviva, the Richardson family and McArthurGlen have signed a deal which will result in the partnership bringing £120 million to the development…
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Keele based Cobra Biologics has announced a £15 million investment requiring a further 50 staff. The company globally employs 250 staff of which 85 are currently based at their Keele University Science and Innovation Park facility. CEO Peter Coleman said: “Over the last few years we’ve seen a…
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Further evidence of Stoke’s continuing economic development comes with the announcement of the construction of Q Studios – a new 300-studio student property in the Hartshill area of the city. Adjacent to Stoke’s rejuvenated University Quarter and Staffordshire University’s main campus, the 1.5-acre…
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One of the first recipients of the new Queen’s Award for Promoting Opportunities has been achieved by Aspire Housing. Aspire Housing, a housing association based in Staffordshire received their award due to their work in addressing social disadvantage and supporting local communities to maximise…
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It is reported that XPO Logistics has signed a lease on Tamworth 594. The present tenants, Hermes Parcelnet and Euro Car Parts will be vacating the property and moving to a nearby scheme. In order to meet XPO’s requirement for a 645,000 sq. ft. logistics hub, the site owner, Logicor, plans to extend…
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A transport vision that will make Stoke-on-Trent a better connected city by linking the local economy, environment and health issues is being developed. The ‘Transport Vision’ maps out future road, rail and bus connectivity in a way that will support the city’s continued growth. It builds on…
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FUCHS UK has invested in brand new contemporary 21st century offices at its headquarters in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, continuing the Group’s policy of investing in local facilities whilst growing its global presence. Some key factors in the design of the offices were energy efficiency and the…
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CWC Group recently acquired 30 acres of development land, part of the former Highgate works in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent in the Ceramic Valley Enterprise Zone. Phase 1 of the project saw the creation of a 100,000 sq. ft. Distribution Centre for Tile Mountain. Work will now commence on development of…
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The ongoing regeneration of Stoke-on-Trent has been given a major boost following news that Hilton is to open Hilton Garden Inn Stoke-on-Trent. The 140-guestroom hotel will be located in the Smithfield development in Hanley, following a franchise agreement between Hilton and Smithfield developer and…
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