The chair of the Liverpool City Region Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has been praised for his “outstanding achievements” after being awarded an MBE.Asif Hamid has been recognised for his services to small and medium sized businesses in the 2017 Queen’s Birthday Honours list – a move said to be “richly ... Read More...
Wirral
Wirral Council's extensive regeneration plans for the borough could soon move forward as the search for an investment partner is underway.The local authority is seeking financial backing for its Wirral Growth Company, which will deliver a potential £1 billion development programme.Areas earmarked for regeneration under the plans include the waterfront side of ... Read More...
Companies must create "engaging" office spaces to maximise workplace productivity, according to a North West business leader.Mark Penketh, managing director of Wirral-based office furniture firm The Penketh Group, believes features including vibrant decor and comfortable breakout spaces can increase employee engagement.He tells Move Commercial: “Creating interesting and engaging spaces that help people ... Read More...
Discount fitness chain Pure Gym could open its first Wirral branch at a Bidston retail park under new plans.The Derwent Group has filed a change of use planning application to convert a former retail unit at Junction 1 Retail Park into a 24-hour gymnasium.Two spaces remain vacant at the shopping ... Read More...
The opening of a new offshore wind farm in Liverpool Bay yesterday (17 May) has been hailed as a major economic boost for the region.Asif Hamid, chair of the Liverpool City Region Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), belives DONG Energy's Burbo Bank Extension Offshore Wind Farm is key to helping Merseyside ... Read More...
A Wirral-based firm has been appointed by cinema chain Vue to provide new state-of-the-art ticketing machines.The kiosks will be installed at the entertainment specialist’s iconic Leicester Square branch in London’s West End as part of a £6.6 million investment.Interactive kiosk and digital technology design manufacturer Evoke Creative successfully trialled its ... Read More...
Workspace design: Is there substance behind the style? Workspaces are increasingly incorporating vibrant features and comfy breakout spaces, but is there really substance behind the style? Move Commercial investigates whether fixtures and fittings have a genuine impact on staff performance, creativity and efficiency, and how employers can get it right.Words by ... Read More...
Interview: Lee Rollason, DONG Energy As DONG Energy prepares to open a new state-of-the-art wind farm and maintenance facility in Wirral, Move Commercial caught up with Lee Rollason, head of operations at its Burbo Bank Offshore Wind Farm, to find out more about the company’s growing presence in the North West.Words ... Read More...
Two new restaurants are being lined up for a vacant unit in the Liverpool ONE retail and leisure district.Plans have been revealed to divide the former Red Hot World Buffet site on Paradise Street into two venues with Frankie & Benny's and Chiquito Restaurants proposed as the occupiers.Italian chain Frankie & Benny's ... Read More...
Property projects across the Liverpool City Region are in the running for prestigious awards as RICS has announced its shortlist.Schemes are up for accolades across eight categories including ‘Commercial Property’, ‘Regeneration’ and ‘Infrastructure’ and winners will go on to compete against other regions in a grand final.The Tempest office building ... Read More...
