Caddick appointed to £15bn DfE framework

North East England is a region built on invention, industry and opportunity, writes Michelle Duggan of North East Combined Authority.

Following a standout debut, Place Yorkshire is returning to Hull on 14 May to explore the projects, trends, and industries powering East Yorkshire. 

The council, alongside West Yorkshire Combined Authority, would establish the MDZ to accelerate regeneration across the city centre and South Leeds if proposals put before the Executive Board are approved.

Despite the acknowledged need for student accommodation in the city, Study Inn’s application for a 110-bed, four-storey block at 5 James Street is set for a knock-back at the council’s meeting on Thursday. 

Networking, best practice learning, and market intel gathering: Place’s calendar of events brings the property industry together for more than just one week at MIPIM.

Leeds is recommended to approve the £15m facility at its board meeting next week, after which a contractor will be sought to deliver three full-size artificial grass football pitches, two multi-use games areas, and a building with changing rooms and a café.

The council is expected to push forward with plans that could pave the way for a major regeneration programme around Elland Road Stadium, with the potential to unlock more than £2bn of investment in South Leeds.

What creates the conditions for a successful regeneration project in practical terms? While councils and developers need vision, ambition, and – of course – funding, the success of many schemes is often underpinned by effective planning that helps bring complex projects forward.

The council is set to approve the appointment of its delivery and funding partner for the next phase of the low-carbon heat network in the city centre, adding to the city’s district heating ambitions.