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Keynote speaker revealed for the East Midlands Bricks Awards 2022
John Forkin MBE DL, Managing Director at award-winning investment promotion agency Marketing Derby, has been announced as the keynote speaker for this year’s East Midlands Bricks Awards taking place on Thursday 15 September, at the Trent Bridge Cricket Ground.
John Forkin MBE DL said: “Celebrating success has rarely been as important as we exit the pandemic but enter the cost of living crisis. The East Midlands development community continues to navigate its way through all of this, as the number of sites under construction across the region shows. “I’m delighted to be asked to make my contribution to the Bricks and hope to be able to share some insights that illustrate the innovation and determination of this community.” Celebrating the property and construction industry, the East Midlands Bricks Awards highlight the outstanding work of those shaping the landscape of our region, recognising development projects and people in commercial and public building – from offices, industrial and residential, through to community projects such as leisure schemes and schools. Nominations are now OPEN for East Midlands Business Link’s annual Bricks Awards. To submit a business or development, please click on a category link below or visit this page.- Most active estate agent
- Commercial development of the year
- Responsible business of the year
- Residential development of the year
- Developer of the year
- Deal of the year
- Architects of the year
- Excellence in design
- Sustainable development of the year
- Contractor of the year
- Overall winner
Book your tickets now
Tickets can now be booked for the awards event – click here to secure yours. The special awards evening and networking event will be held on 15 September 2022 in the Derek Randall Suite at the Trent Bridge County Cricket Club from 4:30pm – 7:30pm. Connect with local decision makers over canapés and complimentary drinks while applauding the outstanding companies and projects in our region. Dress code is standard business attire.
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New offers revealed for Ideagen
After it was revealed that private equity firm Cinven was in the early stages of considering a possible bid for Ideagen, it has now confirmed it does not intend to move forward with an offer.
The Nottinghamshire-based software firm has now, however, announced that it has received further proposals regarding cash offers for the company from Astorg and Hg.
Astorg and Hg are required to either announce a firm intention to make an offer or announce that they do not intend to make an offer by 2 June 2022.
This morning (5 May) Ideagen said: “The Board of Ideagen notes the announcement by Cinven Limited, adviser to the managing general partners of the Cinven funds (“Cinven“) that it does not intend to make an offer for the company.“Since the Cinven announcement on 14 April 2022, Ideagen has received proposals regarding cash offers for the company from Astorg and Hg.”
It continued: “There can be no certainty that a firm offer will be made, nor as to the terms of any such offer. Further announcements will be made in due course as appropriate.”Chambers of Commerce appoint new vice presidents
Two dynamic business leaders have been given key positions with organisations that represent the interests of more than 1,000 companies.
Scott Jones is well known across the Midlands and the south of England as the CEO of full service digital marketing agency 123 Internet Group whilst Reemesh Patel is the driving force behind several award winning businesses, including The SK Group and M&M Family Investments.
They have now taken up essential roles as vice presidents on the board of business support organisations Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce and Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce.
Scott, who has been a member of both Chambers for seven years and one of their Platinum business partners since 2019, said: “I’m hugely excited to be moving from a non-executive role on the board to the role of vice president.
“These Chambers have won a host of awards over recent years because they consistently put the needs of their members at the heart of everything they do. I know they’ve got lots of exciting developments planned for this year and I can’t wait to be a part of them.”
Reemesh originally joined the board three years ago and has belonged to Northamptonshire Chamber since 2017.
He said: “I’m truly honoured to be voted in as vice president alongside Scott. Northamptonshire Chamber and Milton Keynes Chamber are already great Chambers but I’m very excited to help move them further forward for the benefit of all our members.”
Chamber board president Robyn Allen, of personal insurance specialists Robyn Allen Solutions Ltd, welcomed Scott and Reemesh to their new roles. She added: “I’m incredibly excited to have Reemesh and Scott supporting me in leading the board.
“Between the three of us we have a wide variety of skills and knowledge and our businesses are spread across Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes so we’re in a position to represent the membership incredibly well.
“I know they’re going to do a great job acting on behalf of the members and I can’t wait to see them in action.”
Latest R3 Midlands research paints challenging picture as East Midlands insolvency-related activities rise
Latest research from the Midlands branch of national insolvency and restructuring trade body R3 paints a challenging picture for the East Midlands economy, with indications that business start-ups are increasing, while companies are having to fight harder to survive.
R3’s figures, which are based on an analysis of data from business intelligence provider Creditsafe, highlight that the East Midlands had 2675 start-up companies in March, an increase of 418 on the previous month’s figure of 2257. Conversely, the region also had 237 insolvency-related activities last month, an increase of 143 on February’s statistic of 94.
The R3 research also indicates that, in March, the number of East Midlands companies with late payments was 26,388, a marginal decrease on February’s figure of 26,581.
R3 Midlands chair Eddie Williams, a partner at PwC in the region, said: “These figures reveal the extent to which local businesses are having to fight to survive and grow in this current economic climate. While the increasing number of start-ups in the region is positive, it is obvious that late payments are likely to be a significant contributory factor in local business insolvencies.
“Both the global and local economies are hugely challenging at present and impact heavily on the relatively high number of small businesses we have in the East Midlands, particularly those in vulnerable industry sectors such as hospitality and tourism.
“It is therefore even more crucial for local business owners, whether in start-ups or established companies, to be on top of their invoice ledgers and tackle late payments and the impact of bad debts as soon as they become evident.
“For those businesses which are already struggling, or whose directors may be worried about its situation, the sooner professional advice is sought, the more opportunities may be available for finding the best possible outcome. Many R3 members offer a free consultation to those who are looking for such help and want to explore their options.”
M-EC helps Leicester Riders to engineer a winning development plan
Leicestershire-based development technical consultants, M-EC, has worked alongside Leicester Riders, HSSP Architects and selected contractor, C3 Construction, to secure planning for a 1,200 metre squared extension at Morningside Arena.
Home to the Leicester Riders basketball squad, the Morningside Arena is the largest indoor venue in the city, with a capacity for up to 3,000 people. It stages many national and international sporting and cultural events and acts as a community sports arena.
The extension will increase the Arena’s basketball capacity from three courts to five. By adding two outdoor courts and an exhibition hall, it will create the largest basketball facility in the country in a bid to become the home of UK basketball. Match-day, outdoor catering facilities were also included in the plans, further enhancing the basketball fans’ experience.
M-EC delivered a Transport Statement, Vehicle Tracking and Access Designs in the project pre-planning stages, as well as detailed levels design for the Car Park to ensure the levels did not increase in height within the Flood extents from the adjacent River, and detailed Surface Water Drainage Design.
Tim Rose, director at M-EC, said: “We were pleased to be instructed on this local project, working alongside the wider project team. The team included HSSP Architects, with whom we have a good working relationship, having worked together on a number of previous projects.
“We were delighted with the successful planning outcome for the 1,200m² extension, which following completion, will enhance the sports arena for the people of Leicester to enjoy. We continue to work on this project following planning approval, and we are looking forward to seeing the project come to fruition.”
Post planning, M-EC continues to support the project team with civil engineering consultancy, continued drainage and levels work and Section 278 works assessments, where changes are required to Memory Lane to facilitate access into the car park.
Hinckley-based online retailer launches major volunteering programme for its staff
Works commence onsite at new luxury development in Bramcote
Nottingham-based luxury home developer, North Sands Developments, has begun construction on its second residential scheme on Cow Lane in Bramcote, Nottingham, with the first look revealed.
The development, which is located in the Bramcote Village Conservation area near Beeston, is to be named The Grove and will comprise of three, large, five-bedroom family homes, each with a white render finish and expansive windows.
The development is surrounded by a protected woodland and two of the homes feature their own private share of the woodland.
Having already cleared the site, North Sands Developments has started works on the homes, due to complete in Spring 2023.
James Hartley, director at North Sands Developments, said: “Following the success of our first Cow Lane development, we are extremely excited to be building more exclusive, executive style homes once again in such a stunning, leafy, sought-after location. We always ensure to design and build our homes to a high specification and ensure they seamlessly fit in with their surroundings.
“What I love most about this site is that it sits in such a peaceful, breath-taking, mature woodland setting on Cow Lane – each home will feature large windows that will frame these surroundings and prospective buyers can get a real feel for what this will look like in the new imagery we’ve released.
“We already have one of the homes under offer prior to any formal marketing through our new ‘Northsands Bespoke’ offering; this means that early purchasers will be able to design and choose the internal finishes themselves and have the North Sands team there to hold their hand through what is such a unique and special experience of having their dream home built for them.
“Interiors and finishes play a huge part in purchasing decisions; in short, the purchasers don’t have to compromise as everything can be bespoke to them, which is not something you can always say when you purchase a home.
“Having such a setting to call home and so close to Nottingham city centre, Beeston, Boots, QMC Hospital and the University, it’s incredibly quiet and one of the most desirable locations in Nottinghamshire. Beeston in particular is really evolving – with plentiful shops, retail outlets, restaurants and the brand-new cinema, it has everything on the doorstep without even having to go into town, though town is incredibly accessible by road, tram and train. Major road routes including the A52 and M1 are also in close range.”
Jules Hunt, sales director at FHP Living, said: “We are so pleased to be acting for North Sands development again on yet another fantastic site on Cow Lane. Following the success of 41-47 Cow Lane, we expect ‘The Grove’ to be incredibly popular with prospective buyers.”
Ground-breaking event marks latest milestone for council housing in Chesterfield
heb secure new Heron Foods store for Chilwell
