In Brief: Sheffield BID; Nando’s; Fraser Projects; University of Huddersfield; Overbury
THE group of businesses behind the Sheffield Business Improvement District (BID) proposals is seeking feedback from the region to help supports is plans.
The group includes representatives from the city centre’s retail, leisure, education, independent, night-time economy, public sectors and office sectors. The group has produced a prospectus with a view to balloting the 600-plus businesses in the city centre area.
Sheffield BID is asking for feedback from this prospectus in order to put together the final details for the February vote.
James Prince, managing director of John Lewis, chairs the Sheffield BID champion group. He said: “We are pleased to support the BID in Sheffield which we believe is a key tool in ensuring the city’s competitiveness in the coming years.”
Vanessa Toulmin, head of engagement at Sheffield University, added: “The university will also be one of the biggest rate-payers in the BID and more importantly we see ourselves as part of the future of Sheffield and its aspirations. This is an amazing opportunity to help shape that future.”
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NANDO’S will become the latest restaurant to open at Lateral Property Group’s Parliament Street development in Harrogate creating 45 new jobs.
Nando’s joins Jamie’s Italian, The Pit, Wagamama and Restaurant Bar & Grill on Parliament Street.
Contracts have been exchanged between Nando’s and Lateral and fitting out works on the proposed restaurant will begin immediately with Nando’s opening its doors to the public in the New Year.
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INTERIOR fit out and building refurbishment specialist Fraser Projects has secured almost £200,000 of work on the roll out of a series of dental practices nationwide.
Working on three sites for main contractor Longcross, Leeds-based Fraser Projects will transform three empty spaces, each in the corner of a large supermarket, into dental surgeries.
Managing director Ryan Fraser said: “It is fantastic when we secure a series of related contracts as it allows us to demonstrate the consistent quality of our work. We are adhering to tight schedules and budgets too, which illustrates just what is possible with the right team in place.
“I personally think that these in-store dental practices are a great idea. They provide a convenient way for busy professionals and families to slot healthcare appointments in and amongst the other commitments that come with a bustling home life. And they are fresh and welcoming too – which makes the dreaded visit to the dentist that little more bearable.”
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A £1.6m state-of-the-art archive centre is to be opened at University of Huddersfield.
The University was awarded £1,585,000 by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to develop a new archives centre that will be one of the most technologically advanced in the UK. It will be fully open to members of the public, so that they can delve into its varied collections. There will also be a high-tech Exploration Space, enabling visitors to sample archival material via touch screens and gesture technology.
The new archive occupies a level of the University’s 14-storey Central Services Building. Adjacent to the historic Huddersfield Narrow Canal, it is to be known as Heritage Quay and will be opened next week.
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A 23,680 sq ft council office building has undergone a major refurbishment.
Overbury, the fit out and refurbishment specialist, has completed the project at Westgate House in Halifax for Calderdale Council.
All three floors of Westgate House have been redeveloped as well as the ground floor reception area in the £500,000 scheme project, which has seen the introduction of new cellular and open plan office spaces together with meeting rooms, breakout areas and tea points.
Coun Peter Caffrey, Calderdale Council’s cabinet member for economy and environment, said: “The aim is to save £7.6 million over coming years – by reducing unnecessary property costs and enabling staff to work smarter and deliver services more efficiently and effectively. Working with Overbury has made the process of renovating Westgate House run smoothly, and 384 employees are now benefiting from modern, bright offices.”
