A state-of-the-art £4m Bristol health centre has opened its doors to patients, heralding a milestone in healthcare. The East Trees Health Centre in Eastville is one of the first of its kind in England to be built following the creation of NHS England in 2013 on land sold to...
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Regional law firm Foot Anstey has advised Weston College on the transfer of ownership of Weston-super-Mare’s iconic Winter Gardens to enable it to create a new Law and Professional Services Academy. Contracts have been exchanged with the previous owners North Somerset District Council, with Foot Anstey head of real...
Bristol firms remain optimistic about their prospects despite official figures showing the economy slowing, according to the area’s largest business organisation. UK gross domestic product (GDP) increased by a lower than expected 0.5% between July and September compared to growth of 0.7% in the previous three months, this week’s...
The Bristol office of property advisory firm CBRE has strengthened its team with the appointment of Jason Herbert as director of retail for the South West and South Wales. Jason, pictured, brings with him a wealth of experience and knowledge of the regional market, having previously worked at Hartnell...
Civic leaders across the world should “think Bristol” when they want to look at innovative ways of running their city, a powerful business event was told yesterday. The Bristol Business Summit heard from a range of experts on the future of cities, tackling key issues such as transport, waste,...
Multi-award winning architectural practice Chapman Taylor has moved its Bristol design studio into new premises at Colston Tower as a result of the company’s rapid growth. Property consultancy JLL secured new premises for Chapman Taylor, which masterplanned Bristol’s Cabot Circus retail scheme, in the iconic landmark building, pictured, which...
A refurbished north Bristol office building is now fully let – and has achieved a record rent for the out-of-town market – after securing HR strategy company Northgate Arinso UK as a tenant. The deal for 12,800 sq ft in 740 Aztec West is being viewed as a sign...
Chartered building surveyor Sian Jones, from the Bristol office of commercial property advisory firm Bilfinger GVA, has been shortlisted for the prestigious RICS Matrics Young Surveyor of the Year Awards 2015. The annual scheme recognises those excelling in their surveying profession and rewards inspirational role models and ambassadors in...
The long-expected Chinese investment in the development of Hinkley Point C nuclear power station was confirmed this week – and the final go-ahead for the £18bn project is now expected within two weeks. With that decision now largely a formality, the Bristol area is on the brink of its...
Fast-growing Bristol creative agency Studio Diva has bought a prestigious office in Queen Square, supported by an undisclosed six-figure sum funding package from Barclays. The agency, which creates campaigns for some of the world’s biggest entertainment companies, has achieved sustained growth over the past four years and doubled its...
With just two days to go, the Festival of Female Entrepreneurs is shaping up to be one of the biggest business events in the West this year. Hundreds of business owners – men and women – will descend on Bristol’ s Colston Hall this Thursday for the one-day entrepreneurial extravaganza. Tickets...
Bristol-based refurbishment, construction and fit out specialist Integral Build has completed the latest in a series of contracts worth more than £3m as the market continues to bounce back. The total refurbishment of the reception area of No1 The Square in Bristol’s Temple Quay office park completes a busy...
