Ellie Hollinshead

Leicester

Journalist at TheBusinessDesk.com

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Hortons unveils 270,000 sq ft vision for Derby commercial park

1 week ago | thebusinessdesk.com | Ellie Hollinshead

Home / East Midlands / Property / Hortons unveils 270,000 sq ft vision for Derby commercial park Horton’s has put forward a planning application to redevelop Sinfin Commercial Park in Derby, aiming to create around 270,000 sq ft of new industrial and logistics space. The proposal includes 17 new units ranging from 5,000 to 70,000 sq ft on a 23-acre site close to the Rolls-Royce Sinfin campus. Designed with sustainability in mind, the scheme is targeting an EPC A+ rating and will feature EV...
Freeths pads up for legal innings with Leicestershire County Cricket Club

1 week ago | thebusinessdesk.com | Ellie Hollinshead

Home / East Midlands / Deals / Freeths pads up for legal innings with Leicestershire County Cricket Club Leicestershire County Cricket Club (LCCC) has brought on board Nottingham-based law firm Freeths as its official legal partner starting from the 2025/26 season. As part of the new partnership, Freeths will provide legal support across all areas of the club’s operations. The firm, which has 13 offices nationwide and holds B Corporation status, will also get involved in LCCC’s business...
East Midlands to outline investment plans at UKREiiF

1 week ago | thebusinessdesk.com | Ellie Hollinshead

Home / East Midlands / Economy / East Midlands to outline investment plans at UKREiiF Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, will lead a delegation to the UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) in Leeds from 20–22 May. The event brings together around 15,000 national and international investors and developers. Ahead of the forum, a launch event will take place in Nottingham on 7 May, where the Mayor will set out her priorities and plans for the region’s involvement....
Birmingham PBSA purchased by student accommodation provider for £9m

1 week ago | thebusinessdesk.com | Ellie Hollinshead

Home / West Midlands / Property / Birmingham PBSA purchased by student accommodation provider for £9m Empiric Student Property has completed the £9m acquisition of Selly Oak Apartments in Birmingham, expanding its portfolio and boosting its presence near the University of Birmingham. The 63-bed student accommodation property is fully let for the 2024/25 academic year and is expected to deliver returns above 6% starting in September 2025, with long-term returns projected to exceed 10%. The...
People: Coadax; Shakespeare Martineau; Freeths

1 week ago | thebusinessdesk.com | Ellie Hollinshead

Midlands-based M&A advisory firm Coadax has announced the promotion of Marcus Chan to senior executive. Chan specialises in advising owner-managed businesses and shareholders on all aspects relating to company exits, management buyouts (MBOs) and acquisitions.
Nearly 900 jobs lined up as final phase plans submitted for MG Rover site

1 week ago | thebusinessdesk.com | Ellie Hollinshead

Home / West Midlands / Property / Nearly 900 jobs lined up as final phase plans submitted for MG Rover site Indurent has submitted a planning application for the final phase of the regeneration of the former MG Rover site at Longbridge West, which will see a £30m investment and the creation of hundreds of jobs. Located 12km southwest of Birmingham city centre, the proposal includes over 339,000 sq ft of industrial and logistics space aimed at sectors like advanced manufacturing, logistics and...
Housing provider hit with six-figure fine over Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome cases

1 week ago | thebusinessdesk.com | Ellie Hollinshead

Home / East Midlands / Latest News / Housing provider hit with six-figure fine over Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome cases A social housing provider has been fined £140,000 after two of its employees were diagnosed with Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) following repeated exposure to vibrating equipment. Leicester-based Stonewater, which employed the workers as estate assistants in Coventry, failed to properly manage the risks associated with prolonged use of equipment like lawn mowers,...
Nottingham City Council secures extra £4.6m for local growth

1 week ago | thebusinessdesk.com | Ellie Hollinshead

Home / East Midlands / Latest News / Nottingham City Council secures extra £4.6m for local growth Nottingham City Council has secured an additional £4.6m through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), allowing it to continue investing in local residents, communities and businesses until 31 March 2026. Allocated by the East Midlands Counties Combined Authority (EMCCA), the extended funding supports the Council’s ongoing focus on empowering communities, fuelling business growth and boosting...
Two Derby landlords fined after breaching housing regulations

1 week ago | thebusinessdesk.com | Ellie Hollinshead

Home / East Midlands / Legal / Two Derby landlords fined after breaching housing regulations Two landlords in Derby have been ordered to pay over £10,000 after being found guilty of breaching housing regulations. Kevin Adrian Sutton, 57, failed to renew a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licence for a property on Milton Street, where five unrelated students were living. Despite receiving three reminders from Derby City Council’s Housing Standards team, Sutton took no action. An inspection...
On the move: the latest East Midlands hires

1 week ago | thebusinessdesk.com | Ellie Hollinshead

Home / East Midlands / People / On the move: the latest East Midlands hires A Northamptonshire company has appointed a new production manager to lead operations at its Corby factory.