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Katie Allman, Commercial Brand Manager "Epwin Window Systems has worked with Frontier PR since 2016, becoming a valued PR and marketing partner. "Frontier PR uses its expert knowledge of housing and the built environment to deliver
A team of intrepid work colleagues has scaled one of the world’s highest mountains for charity. Derek Walsh and Vanessa Barlow, Steve Cullen, Sam Peet, and Glyn Thompson, who work at Bolton-based builder and developer Seddon, completed
How Frontier Public Relations used research to connect a leading supplier to UK housing with construction and housing mega-trends. Epwin Window Systems is one of the UK’s largest manufacturers and suppliers of PVC-u products, to the UK
How Frontier PR took a series of events online, and made the webinars the centre of an integrated marketing communications campaign. The lives of older people are set to change dramatically over the coming years, as intuitive and connected
ROCC’s tailored software solution has completed its initial roll-out to unite and enhance Thirteen’s repairs and maintenance service to residents. ROCC’s Uniclass Repairs & Maintenance solution has been implemented across
Builder and developer, Seddon, has recruited 13 new trainees, after receiving more than 700 applications for its award-winning apprenticeship programme. This year’s cohort, aged between 16 and 22 years old, includes 10 new recruits in
Three of Cardiff’s social landlords are now using technology to help support the city’s financially vulnerable tenants. With serious concerns that Universal Credit will increase the number of tenants falling into debt, these housing
Builder and developer, Seddon, has begun construction of a £2.1 million development in Wellingborough for the expanding storage company, Lok’nStore. The 1,588m2 steel-framed building will offer secure steel storage units in a wide
Builder and developer, Seddon, has begun work on an £11m scheme to deliver new accommodation for students at Reaseheath College, a leading land-based college in Nantwich, Cheshire. The firm, which has offices in Bolton, is constructing a
Builder Seddon hosts annual Seddy Bear’s Picnic Family-run Seddon recently hosted its third Seddy Bear’s Picnic to mark the beginning of an annual BL17 Campaign led by local charity, Urban Outreach, to provide thousands of
Nothing excites Frontier PR more than to work with a new disruptive green technology.
New case management system to assist practitioners deliver the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 Housing Partners has announced a pioneering partnership with the National Practitioner Support Service (NPSS) to develop and deliver a dedicated full
Omfax System’s annual user conference brought together customer service specialists
North West builder and developer, Seddon, has started work on £2.3 million project to build 20 new affordable homes for Wigan Council. The two and three-bedroom houses are being built on a brownfield site at Holt Street in Worsley Mesnes,
An intrepid team from builder and developer, Seddon, has conquered the National Three Peaks Challenge, raising more than £10,000 for The Christie charity. Over 24 hours, the 60-strong Seddon team climbed the three highest peaks in
Local schoolchildren have been given a unique, behind-the-scenes tour of a £9.7m housing development in Runcorn as part of the Open Doors campaign, which aims to promote careers in the construction industry. Builder and developer Seddon is
A Gloucestershire housing provider is using technology to combat tenancy fraud and ‘free up’ homes for those in genuine need. Tenancy fraud is leaving many Gloucester families without a place to truly call home. Across the county,
North Devon Homes is using data to collect rent efficiently whilst also keeping tenants in their homes
Builder and developer, Seddon, is celebrating the start of National Apprenticeship Week 2017
A number of welsh social landlords are using new data analysis technology to identify tenants most at risk of spiralling debt and illegal lenders or ‘loan sharks’. Four Welsh housing providers are now able to build and engage with
A national social housing procurement consortium has appointed Manchester-based Frontier PR to deliver its strategic communications. Procurement For All selected the specialist agency to deliver a profile raising campaign following a competitive
Builder and developer Seddon has won a place on Staffordshire County Council’s Construction Projects Framework. The majority of work delivered under the scheme will be much-needed schools, care homes and sports centres. This latest
Frontier PR has been appointed by Citizens Advice Wigan Borough to raise awareness of the charity through creative campaigns. Citizens Advice Wigan Borough provides free advice and support for people living across the region. The charity's team
Senior staff members at builder and developer, Seddon, have taken part in a ‘Back to the Tools’ day on a housing development for longstanding customer, Halton Housing Trust. Seddon’s regional director for the North West, Duncan
Frontier PR has been selected by Hanover to roll out new older people's properties
Housing solutions provider ROCC is showing its ongoing commitment to the wider communities it works alongside by sponsoring Axis’ annual ball, raising money and awareness for life-saving children’s charities. As a partner to repairs
Builder and developer, Seddon, has started work on a multi-million pound northern hub for the National College for Nuclear, a world-class training facility for the UK’s burgeoning nuclear industry. Located in the heart of Cumbria at Lakes
- Specialist agency to support November Northern Powerhouse event Frontier PR has been unveiled as the public relations partner for the forthcoming Local Government Conference, The Future of the ‘Northern Powerhouse’: The Impact on
Jon Schofield has been appointed as non-executive director to the board of builder and developer, Seddon, which includes Seddon Construction and Seddon Homes. A founding partner of Dow Schofield Watts, an award-winning advisory business, Jon has
Builder and developer Seddon has recruited eight new trainees, after receiving more than 600 applications for its award-winning apprenticeship programme. This year’s training scheme will see three painter and decorators, one electrical
Hanover Housing Association, a leading housing provider for the over 55s with exclusive downsizer properties available at Lyndurst in the New Forest, has won the ‘Best 50+ Housing Provider’ at a national awards. Established in
Builder and developer Seddon is to deliver new high quality sustainable student accommodation and 83 homes for sale as part of a £23 million joint venture with Keele University. The first phase of the project will see Seddon build two brand
Customer service professionals from across the North West came together for the seventh Omfax Your Call event to examine challenges and opportunities facing the social housing sector. Omfax Systems, who provides information solutions for customer
Lubrizol Advanced Materials, a leading global producer of advanced speciality polymers, has acquired new laboratory space at its North West base Hexagon Tower, in order to advance its testing potential. The international chemical company already
Builder and developer Seddon has hosted a delegation of senior Chinese officials to help them learn more about the UK’s apprenticeship model. The family-run firm, with offices in Bolton, Birmingham and Stoke, welcomed a group of 10 senior
Leading customer software solutions provider Housing Contact has agreed a year-long commercial partnership with Housing Quality Network’s Rent and Income Excellence Network. Housing Contact, which focuses on engaging with customers to
Sponsored by Omfax Systems, Your Call was set up in 2015 as a forum for customer service professionals to network, share best practice and gain insight into innovative new approaches. The Your Call Manchester event, which is being co-hosted by
After her husband passed away, Betty Stevens was ready for a fresh start, choosing to downsize to her new luxury home 100 miles away to be close to her family. Last summer, Betty had visited her daughter and grandchildren in the New Forest and had
Training and management consultancy firm Dutton Fisher Associates Ltd (DFA) has been recognised as one of the best learning and development organisations in the country for its partnership with one of Britain’s leading businesses.
Builder and developer Seddon is the first company to sign up to Liverpool’s Construction Charter and take a pledge to help address the construction skills shortage in the city. The Construction Charter initiative was drawn up by the unions
Omfax System’s annual user conference brought together customer service specialists from across the industry to analyse how enhanced levels of customer service can help to save social housing. Presentations from Amanda Harris (Hastoe
National housing provider Hanover is holding an open weekend for over-55s and their families from May 28 to 30 at its exclusive New Forest downsizer properties in Lyndhurst. Since The Boltons development was finished earlier in the year, the 26
Two national housing associations have joined the growing number of registered providers using Housing Contact's customer contact software to support arrears collection. The Wheatley Group, Scotland's leading housing, care and property management
Omfax Systems have announced that the Scottish Your Call event for customer service professionals will take place at Hanover conference centre in Edinburgh on 29th April 2016. The event will bring together senior customer service personnel working
Builder and developer Seddon has appointed its latest high profile director as the firm targets growth across the North of England, Midlands and Wales. Seddon, which has offices in Bolton, Birmingham, Stoke and North Wales, has appointed Paul
Seddon is to deliver a £2.5 million scheme to build a builders merchant facility on the site of a former food processing plant near the Sharston Interchange on the M56. This latest development project, known as Checkpoint, will also see the
Hexagon Tower has been snapped up in a joint venture deal worth £95 million. The UK’s only vertical science park has been bought by a US joint venture partnership between Angelo Gordon and Trinity Investment Management. Hexagon
Seddon is inviting people to build skills in the construction industry with events across the North West as it launches its annual apprentice recruitment programme during National Apprenticeship Week. The builder and developer has taken on
A housing association in the North East has become the latest client for customer service solution provider, Omfax Systems.
The painting division of national builder and developer Seddon has been appointed to a £225,000 framework by Oasis Community Learning. Established in 2004, Oasis Community Learning governs 47 academy schools throughout the UK. Seddon,
Homes and communities in Merseyside are set to benefit from a £7 million boost. Villages Housing Association is to invest in upgrading apartments and communal facilities across the five tower blocks in Stockbridge Village, Knowsley, which
A Wigan and Leigh charity is issuing a call to arms for people to sign up and give something back to the community by volunteering. Citizens Advice Wigan Borough is calling on people living across the region to use their spare time to help
A new development of 23 apartments in the New Forest town of Lyndhurst, aimed at people over the age of 55 is selling fast. About 40% of the one and two-bed apartments have already been reserved, just over a month after The Boltons developments
A Wigan charity is issuing a call to arms for people to sign up and give something back to the community by volunteering.
A North West builder and developer has released a touching video tribute to its chairman.
Builder and developer Seddon has secured places on all 13 lots of a £55 million Welsh housing framework two months after reopening its offices in the region. The appointment to Undod will see the company bid for new build and refurbishment
Lifelong Liverpool resident Colette McKune has been awarded an MBE by the Queen for her services to housing and the community. Colette, the Group Deputy Chief Executive at the ForViva group, was presented with her MBE at an investiture held at
Builder and developer Seddon is helping to spread the Christmas cheer across Bolton as part of a campaign to ensure every child in the town gets a present this year. This is the first year the Farnworth-headquartered firm has been involved with
Property technology specialists Secure, has appointed Frontier PR to assist in the development of Beanbag Care – its new suite of independent living technology solutions. With a heritage grounded in precision metering and controls, Secure
Seddon has appointed Kelly Dew as Business Development Manager for its small works division as it looks to capitalise on its expansion in this high-profile market. Kelly joins the company from Naylor & Walkden where she worked for seven
- Heat Trust will promote best practice in the sector - The Managing Director of a leading district heating firm has been named the chair of the board for a body that will help to protect customers on district heat networks. Casey Cole, of
A female apprentice from Salford campaigning for more women to take up careers in construction has been given a top award for her work. Shelby Knight scooped Apprentice of the Year at Seddon’s Building Skills awards on Friday, 13 November.
Builder and developer Seddon has appointed Debbie Sizer to head up its Seddon Care Partnerships division. Sizer joins from Willmott Dixon where she held the role of National Care Sector Manager for five years. As part of her new role, Sizer will
Two former pupils have purchased their old school from administrators at EY. Jamie, 45, and Jonathan Seddon, 43, attended Malsis School in Cross Hills, North Yorkshire in the early 1980s and were keen to bring the building back to life after
Frontier PR is excited to announce it is working with leading AI automated customer messaging innovator Futr, to assist the London-based company further grow its presence in the social housing market. Futr, which already delivers chatbot and
A Salford City College worker has been named Assessor of the Year at a ceremony to honour people who have gone the extra mile to help apprentices climb the career ladder. Andrew Stone, 30, from Droylsden, hoisted the award at Seddon’s
The local division of a national charity is campaigning for victims of domestic abuse to seek support. Citizens Advice Wigan Borough is raising awareness of the options available to people suffering from abuse by joining the national charity in
South Manchester social landlord Southway Housing Trust, has appointed Frontier Public Relations to manage the development of a public relations strategy for a major domestic energy efficiency project. Southway Housing Trust has been awarded
Noise complaints, a broken shower and the effects of Storm Barney are among the things keeping housing workers in Salford busy at night. Housing association Salix Homes held its much anticipated night-time Tweetathon live from its CCTV control
New EU legislation has led to a sharp rise in the number of housing associations turning to frameworks for low cost works – according to a leading procurement firm. Procurement For All, which is run by a consortium of six housing
Advice network provides on-demand advice with Citizens Advice Wigan Borough A network of advice giving agencies and Citizens Advice have launched a unique service that will allow people to gain support on a range of issues from wherever
North West housing group ForViva has successfully bid for funding from the Big Energy Saving Network (BESN) – to help provide vulnerable customers with top tips and advice about how to reduce their energy bills and save money. City West
Builder and developer Seddon has been awarded a £7 million retail contract in Birmingham. The company has been appointed to deliver the 54,000 sq ft Mulberry Walk Retail Park development in Sutton Coldfield by Salmon Harvester Properties
Builder and developer Seddon has been appointed to three regional lots on LHC’s kitchen and bathroom refurbishments framework in its seventh win of the year. This latest appointment will see the company bid for contracts worth more than
Builder and developer Seddon has strengthened its housing partnerships team with the appointment of a new Development Manager. Chris Curtis joins from social housing provider Adactus, where he held a similar role for almost two years. The
Builder and developer Seddon has welcomed 15 directly employed apprentices to its ranks in the North West. Builder and developer Seddon has welcomed 15 directly employed apprentices to its ranks in the North West. This latest intake brings the
Advice giving agencies are seeing a dramatic cut to referral times thanks to a new online support network. The Advice Referral Centre (ARC) connects charities and agencies working across the Wigan Borough to ensure they can quickly refer their
North West construction firm ForWorks has been appointed to two multi-million pound frameworks as the company continues to expand its commercial operations and moves into North Wales for the first time. The maintenance and development firm,
Procurement For All has appointed four members of staff to its growing team as it announces record member spend. The organisation, which is run by a consortium of six housing associations and has 21 landlord members in total, released £48
ForViva announces results from survey of extra care facility residents Residents of a Salford extra care facility have noticed a dramatic improvement to their health, just one year after moving into their new home. A survey at the Amblecote
Builder and developer Seddon has been appointed to deliver a £7 million state-of-the art innovation centre at Keele University Science and Innovation Park. The project will see the firm build the three storey, 65,336 sqft Innovation Centre 5
People wishing to launch a business or social enterprise can receive up to £1,000 thanks to partnership A North West housing association has teamed up with a voluntary support organisation to give budding entrepreneurs a financial boost
Leading science firms expand in Manchester following Government pledges to develop the north Multi-national science companies are expanding their laboratory space in Manchester as the Northern Powerhouse develops. Manchester-based Hexagon Tower,
Customer service technology company Omfax Systems has expanded its team with the appointment of a new...
The Manchester base of a multi-national science firm is leading the way in encouraging young people to take up apprenticeships in the STEM sectors for National Apprenticeship Week. Leading global quality solutions provider Intertek, which has a
A ‘sweat equity’ scheme which is helping people from disadvantaged backgrounds into new jobs and new homes is getting underway to mark National Apprenticeship Week. City West Housing Trust has worked with partner agencies including the
Technology developed by Guru Systems has been named most new innovative product of the year by the Housing Innovation Awards 2015. The London-based company’s ground-breaking smart metering system for district heat networks scooped the
A Salford grandmother has made the move from unemployed pensioner to business owner thanks to a programme from City West Housing Trust aimed at helping people dreaming of setting up their own company. Linda Ryan, 64, from Irlams o’th Height
Advanced algorithms could soon be used to dramatically improve the energy efficiency of district heat networks thanks to a £7 million funding programme from the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC). Smart metering firm Guru
A national sight loss charity has received an early Christmas present after City West Housing Trust donated £23,000 through its Get Involved Find Time (GIFT) fundraising scheme. Guide Dogs, which breeds and trains dogs to help blind or
A Manchester-based charity helping homeless and marginalised people has opened a new store in Salford with help from City West Housing Trust. The Mustard Tree’s new store at Hulton District Centre in Little Hulton will sell everything from
Seddon has been appointed to build a £5.5 million primary school in Stafford as the town prepares for the relocation of more than 450 army families to the area. The builder and developer, which has offices in both Stoke-on-Trent and
A housing association that is campaigning for better links between health and housing services across the country is marking the 60th anniversary of one of Britain’s first sheltered schemes. The Queen’s Close development, in the
Disruptive district heat prepay technology given a boost as company announces buyout London-based clean tech company Guru Systems has parted ways with its parent company Fontenergy as it looks to move into new markets and attract investment.
- City West says new approach to housing elderly is needed - More collaboration between health and housing services essential to caring for ageing population A housing association is calling for radical changes to how homes are provided to
Disruptive technology company SmartKem doubles size of its base. A company leading the way in printable semiconductors for the manufacture of flexible mobile displays and electronics has doubled the size of its Manchester base as it looks to bring
Stafford and Rural Homes (SARH) has appointed Craig Jones as its new Director of Finance and Commerce. Mr Jones joins the Midland’s based housing association, which was named 20th in the Sunday Times Top 100 Not-for-Profit Organisations To
A project set up by a social landlord and a charity in Salford has helped incidences of youth anti-social behaviour (ASB) drop by 90 per cent. For the past 17 months, City West Housing Trust and the Mary Magdelene Church in Eccles have been
Salford residents hoping to re-build their lives are being given the chance to develop new skills and find a career – while securing a home to call their own. City West Housing Trust has teamed up with charity The Big Life Group and other
Builder and developer Seddon has appointed Eamonn Burns as a Regional Director for the Midlands to aid the company’s expansion in the region. Seddon, which has offices in both Stoke-on-Trent and Birmingham, hopes to boost its turnover in
Ground-breaking anti-cancer drugs and other cutting-edge next generation pharmaceutical products are set to be analysed at a Manchester laboratory as testing firm Intertek invests in new technology. Intertek, a leading quality solutions provider
A social housing training and development forum has announced a second event to address the issues surrounding diversification and commercialisation in the sector. Housing People has confirmed its latest event will take place at the
- Landlord changing the way housing for vulnerable residents is delivered - New facility keeps elderly residents at the heart of new community Shadow Health Secretary Andy Burnham MP joined City West Housing Trust in launching a new extra care
Businesses across the Wigan Borough showed their support for a local stroke charity by taking to the water for a Dragon Boat race day. Think Ahead Stroke Group held its fourth annual race day on Friday, September 5 at Leigh and Lowton Sailing Club
Builder and developer Seddon has been appointed by Bolesworth Estate to carry out a £2.6 million expansion of its flagship Cheshire business park. Seddon is building an equine veterinary centre and a two storey office and distribution
Disruptive technology company SmartKem is set to bring its flexible mobile technology and displays to the market thanks to a €3 million investment. The company, with offices in Hexagon Tower, Manchester, will use the funding boost to
Stoke-on-Trent PFI agreement paves way for work to start Builder and developer Seddon has been appointed by Sapphire to deliver a £21.5 million extra care facility in Stoke-on-Trent as part of the Stoke Extra Care PFI project. Stoke-on-Trent
City West Housing Trust is set to invest more than £30 million to create 286 new homes in Salford, after securing funding from the Homes and Communities Agency’s (HCA) Affordable Homes Programme. The landlord is moving forward with
A budding Bolton construction worker has been recognised by an industry award as one of the best apprentices in the country. Talented 20-year-old Daniel Holt came highly commended in the UK Contractors Group’s Apprentice of the Year Awards
Once they had the green light, budding pedal car racers, aged eight to 18, competed in 100 heats to see a champion crowned Grand Prix winner. The National Scout Car Races, now in its 75th year, is the culmination of 12 months’
Seddon has been appointed to a £25 million construction framework with Wigan Council and Wigan and Leigh Housing. The builder and developer secured a place on the Wigan and Leigh Housing Framework to carry out work for the Council and its
The findings of a leadership forum on rural fuel poverty have been published in a whitepaper. The Green Housing Forum, sponsored by Daikin UK, brought together industry leaders to discuss the issues of funding renewable projects, the challenges
Seddon chosen to deliver office development adjacent to Chester’s railway station Seddon has been appointed to design and deliver the first flagship City Place office development, which is set to kick start the creation of a new Central
Drug & Alcohol testing company expands operations to Manchester’s BEST Network Science Park Leading international drug and alcohol testing company Randox Testing Services has expanded operations with a 6,500 sq ft laboratory at Hexagon
New system lets RPs set accurate tariffs and provide better support to tenants in fuel poverty A pilot project by Octavia Housing is helping landlords re-think how they deliver heat and tackle fuel poverty in thousands of social housing
A Salford housing association is leading the way in trialling a new type of party cavity wall insulation which is set to be the first of its kind to completely eliminate heat loss and transfer. The pilot project will see the new mineral wool
City West Housing Trust is helping young customers and their parents to develop and boost their first aid knowledge, learning life-saving skills. The housing association, which owns and manages 14,600 homes in Salford, has teamed up with charity
Seddon warns of construction industry skills gap Seddon Director Christopher Seddon has received an MBE for his service to apprenticeships and the community. The award, presented by HRH Prince William at Buckingham Palace, comes after
Manchester Science Park demonstrates responsibility to environmental management Hexagon Tower has successfully completed an ISO certification in environmental management, as part of a scheme by the Business Environments for Science and Technology
Salford building contractor City West Works is continuing to reduce its carbon footprint by adding two brand new electric cars to its fleet of 105 vehicles. The cars, which will be used by staff making visits to City West Housing Trust’s
Dutton Fisher Associates is in line to be named as one of the UK’s top training consultancies after being nominated for a prestigious industry award. The Ilkley based firm which delivers a wide range of training and development
City West Housing Trust has completed its first new build scheme - part of a £44 million investment to build much needed affordable homes in Salford, over the next three years. The housing association, which owns and manages 14,600 properties
A housing association employee who is taking part in a scheme to encourage more people into jobs in health and social care has headed to Sweden in an effort to find better ways to care for vulnerable residents across Salford. Rebekah Williams,
A Salford food bank which has provided a lifeline to more than 140 families is set to be expanded as more people from across the city fall into food poverty. City West Housing Trust, which owns and manages 14,600 homes across West Salford, has
Northwest based company, Arvia Technology, has scooped first place in sustainability in a competition designed to support innovation at the ‘Innovate10’ event in London. As the winner in their category, Arvia, a spin-out from the
North West based water and waste treatment specialists Arvia Technology Ltd, and Nuclear operators Magnox Ltd, scooped a prestigious Rushlight clean technology award on Thursday evening, at one of the UK and Ireland’s premier environmental
Successful results announced in leading decommissioning industry newsletter An article detailing Arvia Technology’s successful project treating Intermediate Level Waste (ILW) oil at Magnox’s Trawsfyndd site in North Wales is featured
A recent survey of Chief Executives of North West based Social Housing providers, carried out by housing intelligence provider Mobysoft, has revealed the extent of concern for Government’s proposed housing benefit reforms The coalition
Innovative social housing provider Trafford Housing Trust has announced a 20% efficiency boost to their Money Support Team since implementing housing intelligence software designed by Mobysoft. This figure accompanies news that the last 12 months
Arvia Technology were one of only five companies selected to meet with Prime Minister David Cameron on a recent trip to Daresbury Science and Innovation Campus (SIC), home to 100 hi-tech businesses. Arvia’s CEO Martin Keighley gave Mr
Oxford, United Kingdom, and Boston, United States; 19 July 2011: Cleantech investment specialists MTI Partners has announced the completion of an investment round of £650k in Oxford Photovoltaics Limited (‘OPV’), an Oxford
Tim Hopper joins burgeoning team Mobysoft is proud to announce further expansion to its growing team, as experienced IT and technology entrepreneur Tim Hopper joins as a non-executive Director. The new board member specialises in management
This year's Wigan Vs Leigh Charity Challenge, organised by Wigan-based Stroke awareness charity Think Ahead Stroke Group has been hailed as a great success by those who attended. A day of friendly competition celebrating the rivalry between the
Think Ahead Stroke Group today announced that they will be hosting their 2011 Wigan vs Leigh Charity Challenge on Saturday 21st May from 1pm-4pm at the Leigh Harriers Ground, Leigh Sports village. The event is open to everyone from the
Geo2 has announced the successful completion of a petrol forecourt remediation project utilising a groundbreaking new sustainable method for treating groundwater which requires no added chemicals and produces no solid waste for disposal. The
Progress North, the latest in a series of regional housing leadership forums, took place on Friday, 10 th February at Wakefield and District Housing’s head offices in Castleford. The event, sponsored by housing intelligence provider
At a time when Social housing reform continues to make the headlines, ‘Progress – Leadership in Housing’, a series of forum style events aimed at housing’s leaders and sponsored by housing intelligence provider Mobysoft,
The first Progress forum of 2012, the latest in the regional Progress - Leadership in Housing series of events has offered up its findings to the social housing marketplace. A Whitepaper, entitled “Reform or Revolution? The role of Social
A Kent Grammar School has taken its innovation and sustainability agenda a ‘step beyond’ by installing the acclaimed Pavegen energy harnessing system. Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys near Canterbury is the first school to take
The third Progress – leadership in housing event of 2012, Progress West Midlands, took place on Friday, 5th October at Solihull Community Housing’s head offices. The latest regional leadership forum, sponsored by housing intelligence
Award-winning medical technology spin-out company, Ai2 Limited has secured £1.75M in a joint investment from managers of the North West Fund for Biomedical, SPARK Impact and MTI Firms, managers of UMIP Premier Fund. The deal, which saw
Social housing leadership forum Progress - leadership in housing has announced an event for South East housing organisations to be hosted by CityWest Homes in March. The theme will be ‘Single Direct Payment – a Snapshot of the
Look hard enough amongst the wealth, power and influence at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland next week and you may just find Pavegen Systems - one of the UK’s most exciting and disruptive clean technology companies.
- Investment to further strengthen team and provide new facilities Oxford, United Kingdom, and Boston, United States; 11 February 2013: Cleantech investment specialists MTI Partners has announced the completion of a £2 million investment
Yorkshire based remediation specialists Geo² have completed treatment at the site of a former fuel-blending facility in Bury, Greater Manchester, showcasing an original and innovative energy-saving treatment technology in the process.
-Wigan based Stroke group announces second annual 'Raising Awareness Week' Following the success of ‘Raising Stroke Awareness Week’ in 2012, Think Ahead Community Stroke Group is delighted to announce another series of public
Pavegen Systems has been named the winner of London’s Export for Growth prize and will now benefit from £5k worth of support and advice from UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), PwC and HSBC to help further boost worldwide sales of its
Manchester legend Johnny Marr uses Science Park for new single Ex-Smiths guitarist and acclaimed songwriter Johnny Marr has used Manchester Science Park, Hexagon Tower in Blackley, north Manchester, as a backdrop for his latest single New Town
Pavegen's Laurence Kemball-Cook urges growth support measures Clean-tech pioneer Laurence Kemball-Cook, CEO of UK renewable energy innovators Pavegen Systems, has urged the government to ‘seize the moment’ and deliver a budget designed
Cleantech pioneer Laurence Kemball-Cook, CEO of London renewable energy innovators Pavegen Systems, has welcomed Government’s plans to back increased lending to SME’s via four of the UK’s largest banks, but still feel more must
North Manchester science and technology facility, Hexagon Tower, has been re-branded as part of its accommodation into the UK’s largest group of science and technology parks, the Business Environments for Science and Technology (BEST)
Pavegen dancefloor powers global social media hub for WWF-UK UK Cleantech pioneers Pavegen Systems, creators of the World’s first kinetic energy-harnessing paving slabs, joined forces with WWF-UK at Somerset House for London’s
Local charity Think Ahead Stroke Group spent a day at HJ Heinz’s Kitt Green factory, providing information and advice on healthy lifestyles to promote Stroke prevention to the staff, alongside a number of the Borough’s health advisors.
A pioneering walkway leading to the Olympic Park will be lit round-the-clock by the footsteps of a million spectators during the London 2012 Games. The award-winning British renewable technology has been commissioned by the Olympic Delivery
Leigh BNI team win annual Think Ahead contest An exciting day of Dragon Boat Racing at Pennington Flash ended in victory for the ‘Puma Pirates’ from Business Network International’s (BNI) Leigh Chapter, as five local businesses
Low carbon charity targets further corporate investment to fund community clean energy schemes PURE – the Clean Planet Trust, a carbon reduction charity, announced today it has secured a £1 million investment from Big Society
- Two Rivers Housing to host latest regional Progress seminar Leading social housing leadership forum - Progress – is organising its latest event for housing sector leaders in Ross on Wye, on Thursday 28th March 2013. The event brings
- UK Clean-tech firm to convert runners' steps into electricity at iconic road race Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management, has commissioned an award-winning British cleantech firm to capture the kinetic energy from
Manchester based Colour Synthesis Solutions (CSS) has announced it has secured a major grant as part of a three way international renewable energy collaboration. Over the next three years, the rapidly growing chemical solutions provider, based
- Wigan comedian re-unites band to raise funds for Think Ahead Community Stroke Group Wigan based comedian Jimmy O has re-united his band Clownprince to produce a one off single entitled ‘Cradle Me’, released on May 3rd, with all the
- Think Ahead opens its new headquarters for celebration Wigan based stroke group Think Ahead opened their new Ashland House premises yesterday (8th May), with an event for health professionals from across the Wigan Borough and an evening
HEXAGON TOWER, MANCHESTER, NOW PART OF LARGEST NATIONWIDE NETWORK OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PARKS Hexagon Tower, the specialist chemical and bio-tech science park located in Blackley, North Manchester, has become part of BEST Network (the
Drug Testing Specialist set to expand facilities at BEST Network Science Park Trimega Laboratories, a leading provider of drug and alcohol testing services, is set to grow its presence in Manchester even further with a significant expansion of
Universal Credit trialist to share views on future for the sector Key figures from across social housing are being offered a unique insight into the future of the sector at two special events to discuss the impact of the Government’s
Drug testing specialists unveil new service at Manchester Science Park ScreenSafe, the UK’s established experts in the provision of legally defendable drug and alcohol testing and ancillary services, have introduced a new oral fluid testing
A social housing provider has become one of the first in the country to introduce compulsory micro-chipping for dogs owned by its tenants living in high rise blocks. Salford-based Salix Homes, which manages 10,500 homes across Central Salford, has
Children’s footsteps light up Kent Grammar School as Pavegen’s largest installation to date converts student footfall into a sustainable energy source Today Pavegen Systems, the award-winning British energy harvesting company,
University of Manchester (UoM) spin-out company, BiOxyDyn, has secured a £650,000 investment from technology investment specialists MTI Partners (MTI), through its UMIP Premier Fund (UPF). BiOxyDyn, only established in 2010, has also secured
Think Ahead host Dragon Boat racing day at Pennington Wigan and Leigh based charity Think Ahead Community Stroke Group are to host their third annual Dragon Boat race on Friday 13th September at Leigh and Lowton Sailing Club on Pennington Flash,
Work is underway on a new housing development in Tameside which marks the return of off-site house building in the UK. Factory Homes, the off-site construction specialist, has been working with New Charter Homes and developer Bowsall on the
North West charity launches programme to shape UK Stroke care with health and social care organisations Think Ahead Community Stroke Group is to launch ‘Self Care for Stroke’, a unique and pioneering initiative to help both Stroke
Science park tenants demonstrate strong international trade links As part of the UK Trade and Investment’s Export Week, running from the 11th to 14th November, companies working within Hexagon Tower, north Manchester, have been
WAND highlights importance as it asks Wiganers for their best and worst advice
Home technology innovator Secure, is hosting a third round of its popular Talking Care: The Business webinars in March and April, aimed at forward thinking domiciliary care businesses across the UK. The webinars aim to help home care
Anglesey’s Greenough & Sons Roofing Contractors is pleased to announce it has secured a £1.5m contract to re-roof the iconic Manchester Town Hall in Central Manchester. The family owned business has been appointed to deliver
On June 22nd Sutton Housing Society received planning permission for 71 new homes on five locations across the South West London Borough of Sutton The five separate planning applications, all submitted simultaneously in October 2019 as part of
Property technologists Secure Meters is hosting a short series of webinars in mid-July, focusing on the evolutions of care technology in social housing and extra care and supported living. The Innovation in Independent Living seminars are
Social landlords explored the capabilities of leading software solution Keyfax, which increases the numbers of first call resolutions for residents and customer service advisors. Peter Graddon, Managing Director of Omfax Systems, demonstrated
North West social landlord Regenda Homes is to host an ‘Internet of Things’ knowledge sharing conference on the morning of May 16 th at its central Liverpool offices. The latest in the Smart Social Housing series of events,
Manchester social landlord Southway Housing Trust is to host an innovation forum focusing on the latest adult care technology on 16th January 2020 Innovation in Independent Living, part of the Smart Social Housing series of events, will bring
Independent research commissioned by leading windows manufacturer Epwin Window Systems, has discovered that concerns surrounding the immaturity of MMC (modern methods of construction) manufacturing is the greatest barrier to uptake by UK social
Property technology innovator Secure has announced the launch of Talking Care: The Business, a series of four regional focused webinars aimed at businesses delivering home care. Initially covering Yorkshire, Greater Manchester and the East
Discover how technology is improving home care efficiency and capacity Property technology innovator Secure has announced that it is hosting a new round of Talking Care: The Business webinars, aimed at UK businesses delivering home care, in
Sutton Housing Society seeks to increase housing stock by over 30% Sutton Housing Society has begun work on the first of two phases of airspace development across the South West London Borough of Sutton, which will eventually see the social
-Poll places homecare workers bottom of pay list -Care industry ‘blighted by poor image’ says Beloved Homecare People in and around Trafford are missing out on rewarding careers in care because of the negative image of the industry,
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