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Severn Bridge toll rises ‘forcing Welsh firms to move to Bristol’

January 2, 2014
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Severn Bridge toll rises ‘forcing Welsh firms to move to Bristol’

Welsh firms are relocating to the Bristol area to avoid increases in tolls on the Severn Bridges, according to the boss of a Cardiff-based logistics company. Prices to cross the M4 and M48 bridges, which are used by about 80,000 vehicles every day, rose on New Year's Day with...

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Bradford Council boss gets place in Bristol Mayor’s new-look management team

December 30, 2013
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Bradford Council boss gets place in Bristol Mayor’s new-look management team

Bristol City Council has completed the restructure of its top management team with the appointment of Barra Mac Ruairí as its fourth strategic director.  Currently strategic director for regeneration at Bradford City Council, Barra, pictured, will join Bristol City Council as strategic director for place, responsible for major projects,...

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Specialist housing scheme contract secured by Seddon

December 20, 2013
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Specialist housing scheme contract secured by Seddon

The Bristol office of national construction group Seddon has been appointed by Rooftop Housing Group to build a 49-home, £5.9m specialist housing scheme for older residents in Coleford, Gloucestershire. Construction work has just started on the development which will create a dementia-focused housing with care complex made up of...

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Let us take off pressure from London’s overcrowded airports, say Bristol Airport chiefs

December 17, 2013
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Let us take off pressure from London’s overcrowded airports, say Bristol Airport chiefs

The Government should not overlook the vital role regional airports such as Bristol can play in helping solve the looming gridlock at airports serving London and the South East. The message, from Bristol Airport boss Robert Sinclair, came today as the Airports Commission’s interim report into the capacity constraints...

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Nash Partnership projects among pace-setters in Placemaking Awards

December 17, 2013
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Nash Partnership projects among pace-setters in Placemaking Awards

Two projects by environment design practice Nash Partnership, which has an office in Bristol, have been shortlisted in a prestigious national awards scheme. The St Paul’s project in Cheltenham – a consultation-led masterplan for Cheltenham Borough Homes – is competing in the ‘regeneration’ category of the Placemaking Awards while...

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What’s the big idea? Bristol firms urged to come up with suggestions to spark jobs and growth

December 16, 2013
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What’s the big idea? Bristol firms urged to come up with suggestions to spark jobs and growth

Ideas on the best way to create sustainable jobs and growth across the West of England are being invited from Bristol firms. The Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) today launches a six-week public consultation on its Strategic Economic Plan (SEP) – a blueprint for growth over the next six years....

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New Castle Park plan saves open space from development

December 13, 2013
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New Castle Park plan saves open space from development

Controversial redevelopment plans for the Castle Park area of Bristol city centre have been drastically scaled down following a public outcry. Bristol City Council’s revised Central Area Plan published today retains the green space between the former Lloyds Bank offices and St Peter’s Church in the park. This area...

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ACE appointment strengthens global insurer’s position in South West

December 13, 2013
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ACE appointment strengthens global insurer’s position in South West

Property insurance group ACE has appointed Ian McFadyean as business development manager for the South West and Wales as it continues to invest in its UK regional offices. In the newly-created role, Ian, pictured, will be responsible for developing new and existing business across the region as well as managing...

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City centre office deals show continued demand for older space, say agents

December 13, 2013
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City centre office deals show continued demand for older space, say agents

Bristol office block The Crescent Centre has attracted two new tenants – proof, say its agents, of a buoyant market for secondary space in the city centre. Arriva Transport Solutions and Classroom Video are the latest arrivals at the long-established five-storey office complex in Temple Back. Arriva Transport Solutions...

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National acclaim for Bristol’s Engine Shed innovation hub just a week after opening

December 11, 2013
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National acclaim for Bristol’s Engine Shed innovation hub just a week after opening

Bristol’s newly-opened Engine Shed, which houses the University of Bristol’s business incubator SETsquared, has gained recognition in a national awards scheme for its highly-connected location and the entrepreneurial heritage of the building. The Engine Shed, part of Brunel’s original station at Temple Meads, was also praised for the ‘oxygen...

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Promotions in office agency and development consulting teams at DTZ’s Bristol office

December 11, 2013
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Promotions in office agency and development consulting teams at DTZ’s Bristol office

Property consultancy DTZ has made two promotions at its Bristol office. Phil Moore of the office agency team and James Blundell in the development consulting team have been promoted to associate director level. Head of the office, Tim Davis, said: “Promotions are always pleasing but this year I’m delighted,...

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New chapter for Burges Salmon’s real estate team as it wins Waterstones property contract

December 10, 2013
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New chapter for Burges Salmon’s real estate team as it wins Waterstones property contract

National book retailer Waterstones has appointed Bristol-headquartered law firm Burges Salmon as sole real estate adviser to its store portfolio across the UK. Burges Salmon’s real estate team will provide Waterstones with property management legal work generated by its stores until 2016. This will include contentious and non-contentious real...

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GVA secures funding deal for £3m Bristol health centre

December 10, 2013
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GVA secures funding deal for £3m Bristol health centre

A forward funding deal to develop a £3.1m medical centre in Bristol has been arranged by primary care specialists at the city office of property advisers GVA. Acting on behalf of Bristol construction group Kitto, GVA concluded the deal with Primary Health Properties (PHP), the UK’s leading investor in...

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