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12/05/2016

'We want to work with Slough' says London's mayoral deputy

London wants to co-operate with Slough to help both places grow and succeed. Jules Pipe CBE, deputy mayor of London for planning joined councillors, officers and developers and investors at the first Slough Property and Investor Day on December 1, organised by UK Property Forums and Slough Borough Council. He told delegates the mayor’s office is looking outside its boundaries to help achieve its growth, particularly in housing targets. Speaking at the event at The Curve, Mr Pipe said: “We (in
12/05/2016

Trinity Mirror boss explains tackling digital disruption

Three tips for businesses who face disruption from digital technology were delivered by the boss of the UK’s largest newspaper group. Simon Fox, chief executive of Trinity Mirror, was guest speaker at the Reading Economic Forum on November 24 where, two years ago, the publisher took the radical decision to close all its print titles in favour of a digital-only service, getreading. Reading was the first town or city chosen for such an experiment and Mr Fox reported: “We are very proud now that
12/05/2016

Speakers talk up Reading's cultural quarter

The successful art exhibition at Reading prison could signal the emergence of a cultural quarter for the town which can help attract business. Results of a survey in which businesses were revealed to believe that the arts would help attract more trade in the town were revealed at the Reading Economic Forum on November 24. Speakers at the event explained the success of the Reading Prison art exhibition with its Oscar Wilde significance, the re-opening of the Abbey Ruins in 2018, the possibility
12/02/2016

First tenants for The White Building

Reading’s 93,000 sq ft White Building in King’s Road, has signed up its first occupiers. US and Canadian technology company Herjavec Group and Danish pharmaceuticals firm Pharmacosmos have taken 7,800 sq ft and 5, 500 sq ft respectively in the joint venture refurbishment by Boultbee Brooks Real Estate and CBRE Global Investors, due to complete in January. The JV is advised by Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH), RARE and Savills. The building has a contemporary exposed services design, a communal
12/01/2016

Jacksons plan recommended for approval

Reading’s most sensitive development site has come back to the council’s planning applications committee. Capita Hall’s application for the former Jacksons department store has been recommended for approval. The developer wants to convert the ground floor and basement into three restaurant units with 18 flats above and 15 more in a separate building at the rear. The applicant wants to maintain the famous frontage of the shop and add three new windows. Pizza chain Franco Manca, burger
11/30/2016

Congestion charge plan for Oxford

Congestion charging and a workplace parking levy are to be considered in Oxford. Just days after Slough Borough Council’s cabinet approved a report into radical car restraining measures, Oxfordshire County Council has agreed to carry out a study to look at how it can fund car reducing measures in Oxford. The council says money raised can go towards transport improvements. Workplace Parking Levys (WPL) can be introduced, subject to consultation with employers and employees and must then be
11/29/2016

Plans for 514 student rooms in central Oxford

Plans to demolish 15 of the 16 units at Oxford Business Centre and build 514 student rooms have been submitted to the Oxford City Council. The 0.9 hectare site of 1980s industrial units, is owned by Student Castle which will operate the new accommodation, which would be in Osney Lane. There will be 383 sq m of commercial, leisure and community space on the ground floor and total development costs are in the region of £32.5 million. The site, which faces onto the railway line is about 500
11/29/2016

How Elizabeth Line will boost the region

Chief executive of McKay Securities Simon Perkins spoke to Thames Valley Property about the Elizabeth Line, the effects of Brexit and a much celebrated development in Reading. McKay Securities boss Simon Perkins says the full benefits of the Elizabeth Line’s arrival in the Thames Valley will only be realised when the trains are running. Speaking exclusively to Thames Valley Property Mr Perkins, chief executive of the Reading-based developer which brought the BREEAM ‘Outstanding’, 9 Greyfriars

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News

'We want to work with Slough' says London's mayoral deputy

Trinity Mirror boss explains tackling digital disruption

Speakers talk up Reading's cultural quarter

First tenants for The White Building

Jacksons plan recommended for approval

Congestion charge plan for Oxford

Plans for 514 student rooms in central Oxford

How Elizabeth Line will boost the region