Housing association Selwood Housing has secured a £55m facility with Lloyds Bank to enable it to press ahead with its plans to build 1,700 affordable and energy-efficient homes by 2034. The Trowbridge-based not-for-profit charity, which has more than 7,000 homes for rent and shared ownership across Bath, Somerset and Wiltshire, said the new revolving...
The prestigious property awards staged by regional law firm Michelmores are returning early in 2024, marking 21 years of celebrating the South West’s best property, development and construction projects. The awards – regarded as among the most coveted in the region – will also include a new category showcasing the best regeneration projects. Having...
The Bath office market “remains challenging”, according to new research, with occupiers unsure of what space they will need as staff continue to work from home. At the same time, the city's lack of available housing is making it more difficult for employers to recruit and retain employees. The downbeat picture emerges from a...
Leisure and hospitality businesses from across the Bath area were among the victors at the region’s top tourism awards, with a city hotel and its restaurant claiming the coveted ‘winner of winners’ title. The Queensberry Hotel and the Olive Tree Restaurant, pictured, on Russel Street claimed the prestigious accolade at the end of the...
Aequus, Bath & North East Somerset Council’s housing company, is on the lookout for a new independent non-executive chair of its board. The role is being advertised to secure a smooth transition when current chair Charles Gerrish steps down at the end of his term of office next May after eight years at the...
Bath’s hospitality and leisure sectors are getting into the festive spirit this weekend following the opening of the city’s iconic Christmas Market last night. With many retail, food and drink businesses still being affected by the cost of living crisis, Bath’s pubs, cafés and shops are looking to the Christmas trading period for a...
Providing personal and community support services such as help for independent living and activities has enabled Bath-based housing association and housebuilder Curo to generate more than £19m in social value over the past six months. Its services have helped prevent homelessness, assisted older people to stay living independently at home, ensured customers have a...
Legal experts from Thrings’ planning and environment team joined property developers, planners and architects at an event exploring the impact of biodiversity net gain (BNG). The gathering of 30-plus experts covered a range of related topics, including how the concept – which aims to ensure the habitat for wildlife is in a better state...
Bristol Airport has been named among the most sustainable in the world in recognition of its ambitious plan to achieve net zero on its operations by 2030. The airport, which is currently being expanded to increase its capacity from 10m to 12m passengers a year, topped the Sustainable Airport (strategy, culture & ethos) category...
Business West, the region’s largest business organisation, voiced its disappointment that, once again, the West of England had been overlooked when it came to major government spending commitments. Its director of policy Matt Griffith, pictured, pointed out the region had failed to be selected as one of the government’s investment zones – “the second time...
