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  • Wear Bridge Project

    Additional funding cements the future of North East infrastructure projects

    It gave me great pleasure to hear the announcement this week that the Government had confirmed additional monetary support for two of our region’s major infrastructure schemes. Of the £854m set aside to aid 21 transport schemes across England, £82.6m has been allocated to the...

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    The Portas Review

    This week, Mary Portas presented her review to Government which contained the measures she believes are required to improve the fortunes of the UK’s beleaguered high streets. Generally, her examination of the high street is to be commended. Coming from a retail background her report...

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    Business rates relief extended in the autumn statement

    Referencing the picture across Europe, in his statement today, Chancellor George Osborne said: “We will do whatever it takes to protect Britain from this debt storm…” Restrictions on public sector pay rises, outlines on future public spending and a commitment to meet the 0.7% of...

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    Is your business property in order ahead of the New Year?

    2011 has indeed been a challenging year for businesses throughout the UK. In the current climate it is vital for organisations to take advantage of available cost savings where possible. Our team has found that despite this need to act and work as efficiently as...

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    Local property expert warns of the side effects of the Localism Act

    This week the Localism bill became law after it was given royal assent by the Queen. The move which will restore some financial autonomy to local authorities is anticipated to encourage growth and development and has on the whole been welcomed. However despite the enthusiasm...

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    The destination that is NewcastleGateshead

    I was invited to take part in a special workshop event last week which focused on a review of the destination brand that is ‘NewcastleGateshead’. Needless to say it was a great event, complete with plenty of lively debate – so thank you to the...

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    FIRST HOSPITAL TO BE RUN BY PRIVATE COMPANY

    On 10 November 2011, Circle Holdings plc confirmed that a subsidiary, Circle Health Limited (Circle), will operate the Hinchingbrooke Healthcare NHS Trust in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire from 1 February 2012.  It has taken 14 months from when the competitive tender process ended to arrive at this...

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