The Pulse: Race to declare, tactical toeing, Devo Glastonbury

Muse’s James Pitt muses on how the developer is working alongside local authorities, Homes England, and residential providers to address the housing crisis – and why the private sector has a key role to play in solving the problem.

At the inaugural North East Emerging Development Hotspots, speakers from across the region came together to discuss development projects underway and blossoming with potential for the future.

Washington-based AR Power is in the market for a new base of 20,000 sq ft to 30,000 sq ft as it looks to provide a foundation for continued growth.  

Specialist firm Energy Optimisation Solutions will build a £62m battery energy storage system on a three-acre plot in the Long Acres section of the 2,500-acre development area.  

With just a few days to go before the public heads to the polls, here’s a quick recap of the essential points for those in the built environment from each of the main parties’ manifestos.

The lender has agreed to back Curation Capital with a £33m loan to acquire and refurbish a 416-bedspace student development.

The third Flower Café venue opened by Sayturk Group will take the fourth and final unit under the Holiday Inn at the Riverside Sunderland location, with plans now submitted.   

The first 69 homes at the former Sunderland Civic Centre site are nearing completion, the initial stage of what will be a 265-home development.

Directors of the North East developer are to support the newly-formed Yard with investment and site-finding advice.