Tag: Enterprise Zones



Government Cash Boost for Gosport Enterprise Zone

Posted on 3 February, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments

The government’s enterprise zone funding is going to good use in Hampshire where a £7m infrastructure grant has underpinned the redevelopment of a former Royal Navy air station. The money — awarded by the Department for Communities and Local Government... Read More

Birmingham Enterprise Zone to receive £15m Cash Injection

Posted on 28 January, 2014 by Jodee Redmond under Business News

The Birmingham City Centre Enterprise Zone will receive an additional £15m in funding to support new development projects. The Zone consists of 26 sites in various locations around the city. Over the next 25 years, they have the potential to deliver 1.3 m... Read More

Scrapping RDAs was Wrong says Audit Office

Posted on 11 December, 2013 by Cliff Goodwin under Business News

The National Audit Office has slammed the decision to scrap regional development agencies (RDAs), claiming the patchwork of replacements have not yet “demonstrated” they are boosting business and creating jobs. Kris Hopkins MP (centre) visits a brick... Read More

Will Enterprise Zone Cash Injection boost Commercial Development?

Posted on 9 October, 2013 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments, Industry News

This week’s announcement that the government is putting an extra £100 million on the table to speed up the growth of Enterprise Zones has been welcomed by business groups and local authorities. Eric Pickles MP The cash injection is intended to fund... Read More

CBRE Warns Tenants May Miss Out on Birmingham EZ Rates Relief

Posted on 1 August, 2013 by Jodee Redmond under Industry News

Businesses relocating to properties within Birmingham's Enterprise Zone are likely to miss out on the business rates relief which is intended to give them the incentive to move. According to rating experts at property management consultancy CBRE, only one... Read More

Enterprise Zones to Benefit from Further Funding Boost

Posted on 18 July, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

The Enterprise Zone scheme was designed to boost Britain’s economy and create stability for the future, giving SMEs and start-ups the opportunity to acquire quality premises at an affordable cost. Mark Prisk MP By cutting business rates and providing... Read More

Teeside DigitalCity Project receives Cash Boost

Posted on 25 June, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Many new developments are springing up across the UK with the aim of creating employment and boosting local economies in a bid to combat the effects of several years of recession. The Government has attempted to aid this process by offering regional growth... Read More

Government Increases Enterprise Zone Investment

Posted on 20 June, 2013 by Jodee Redmond under Business News

The government has revealed plans to increase its infrastructure investment in enterprise zones by £100 million. Eric Pickles A total of 13 enterprise zones have been selected to receive funding for 18 projects to build car parking, service roads and... Read More

Oxfordshire Office Development Set to Create 500 New Jobs

Posted on 26 March, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments

A new Grade A office development is currently under construction near Didcot which will play an instrumental role in the formation of the Science Vale Enterprise Zone. The project on Milton Park, which upon completion will be Oxfordshire’s only top class... Read More

Birmingham Aims to Rival London

Posted on 26 February, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Commercial Developments

For many years, London has been a leading international business destination, with a wealth of international businesses based in the city. However, the capital city may have a rival hot on its heels with the launch of Birmingham’s city centre enterprise... Read More