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            <title>First uptake of Thames Valley Berkshire Fund</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Reading-based music composition business Ex Cantibus Gaudium (ECG) – meaning ‘enjoyment through melody’ – is hitting the high notes as it becomes the first company to benefit from a new funding initiative to help businesses in Berkshire grow.
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            <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 15:39:38 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Kent Science Park part of National Science and Technology Network</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Kent Science Park is now part of a new nationwide network of science and technology parks which have started to operate as a single entity. Under the acronym BEST (The Business Environments for Science and Technology) Network creates cross-network clusters for the UK in some of the highest growth sectors.
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            <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 09:14:48 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Rental Boom Attracts Big Names Back to Residential Property Investment</title>
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An important update on the state of the residential property market from Neil Chatterton, Managing Director of Caxtons. 
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            <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 16:03:06 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Convergent Medical Technologies summit brings together diverse experts</title>
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Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst (SBC), the UK’s first open innovation (OI) bioscience campus, believes that the convergence of multiple innovative technologies is one of the future's most important healthcare trends.
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            <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:27:09 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Caxtons Chartered Surveyors selected to produce Kent Property Market Report</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Caxtons Chartered Surveyors has been selected by Locate in Kent and Kent County Council's Economic & Spatial Development Division to partner them to produce the annual Kent Property Market Report for the next three years.The Kent-based firm will research the annual publication, which reviews activity and major deals in the county's commercial and residential property sectors. The report, which is in its 22nd year, is the definitive guide on the state of the property market and is used to help attract investment into Kent and Medway. Caxtons takes over from Cluttons LLP who, together with KCC and Locate in Kent, were founding partners.Researchers at Caxtons will now start analysing property performance in Kent during 2012/13, including an overview of the county's property market, and a detailed review of the business park, office, industrial, retail and residential sectors. They will also work closely with Locate in Kent and KCC to collate data about the year's regeneration projects and inward investment successes.
 
                         Neil Chatterton, Managing Director, Caxtons Chartered Surveyors
 
Caxtons’ Managing Director, Neil Chatterton, said: "Caxtons has consistently demonstrated a strong, local and subject knowledge, providing quality, specialist, property help, advice and practical assistance to thousands of owners, investors and businesses across Kent.
"We are delighted that our strong local knowledge and expertise has been recognised by Locate in Kent and Kent County Council, and that they have asked us to partner them in the Kent Property Market Report."It's a really exciting time for Caxtons to be getting involved with the project. Last year continued to be challenging for the economy and the property market, but there were some exciting developments taking place that have put Kent in a very favourable position to see growth in specific sectors."Over the next six months our consultants and researchers will be gathering relevant data for analysis to compile the report."Caxtons will also sponsor the official launch of the 2013 Kent Property Market Report, which will be held on Thursday 17 October 2013, at Discovery Park, Sandwich.For more information about the Kent Property Market Report, visit www.kentpropertymarket.co.uk (http://www.kentpropertymarket.co.uk/).
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            <pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:11:52 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Lateral thinking benefits all in Torbay</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The Torbay Development Agency is working with Galliford Try, the contractor company behind the construction of the new South Devon Link Road, to help businesses in the Bay gain the maximum benefit from the massive infrastructure project.
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            <pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:59:08 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Aerohub Newquay  - Taking Off</title>
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Aerohub @ Newquay Cornwall Airport Enterprise Zone was today established as one of the most significant planning free development areas in the UK, after it was awarded its second Local Development Order (LDO).
The new LDO provides a simplified planning process and allows development on the Aerohub site without the need for planning permission, including the potential for a 35.5 hectare Business Park to be built. The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Eric Pickles today gave his approval for the Enterprise Zone’s second Local Development Order, making the Aerohub site one of the largest planning free environment in the UK. Approval for the LDO comes after a successful Open Day held by Aerohub in January to mark the start of the consultation phase.
Rt Hon Eric Pickles MP, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government said: “Enterprise Zones are creating new local jobs and stimulating business ventures through significant tax incentives, simplified planning and superfast broadband that will rebalance the economy. I’m delighted that the Aerohub @ Newquay Cornwall Airport Enterprise Zone is taking advantage of these changes and by getting simplified planning in place can boost employment and growth in Cornwall.”
Plans for the Business Park include an ancillary hotel and retail and leisure facilities, which will be developed over the next 20 years.  The site also forms an integral part of the successful bid by the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership(LEP) to establish the Enterprise Zone at Newquay Cornwall Airport.
Chris Pomfret, Chair of the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly LEP, said “This is a major milestone for the Aerohub project and we are delighted DCLG has approved the LDO, which will be crucial in developing Aerohub @ Newquay Cornwall Airport.  We are in the unique position of being one of the largest planning free environments in the UK and the Business Park will be at the heart of Aerohub’s development.  It will provide businesses with a unique operating environment, offering significant investment and development opportunities as well as access to a skilled and experienced workforce”
Miles Carden, Enterprise Zone Manager, Cornwall Development Company said: “The Aerohub is already home to a number of high profile clients and this second LDO will be the key incentive to attract further investment, new business opportunities to the area and job creation. The aerospace industry is showing considerable growth potential and Aerohub has quickly established itself as a centre of excellence and innovation. The LDO allows efficient and effective planning, which is an invaluable tool to help attract a first class industry in Cornwall.”
Cornwall Development Company worked with Cornwall Council on a second LDO after successfully securing the first UK Enterprise Zone LDO in 2011.  The original LDO on Newquay Cornwall Airport covered a significant area of development land totalling over 58Ha (144acres) and in total the LDO covered 280Ha and (691 acres) of land.
The two LDOs combined cover over 243 hectares (600 acres) of land making it the largest area covered by LDOs in the UK.  The second LDO and accompanying development framework is funded through the ERDF Convergence Programme.
The Enterprise Zone is being led by the Cornwall and Isles of ScillyLocal Enterprise Partnership and Cornwall Council, as the owners of the airport and surrounding land.  They have co-commissioned Cornwall Development Company, the Council’s arm’s length development company, to deliver the project alongside Cornwall Airport Limited as the operator of the Airport.
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            <pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:21:09 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Jordan Forest expands in Montgomery County </title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Wood products manufacturer Jordan Forest Products is expanding existing operations in Montgomery County, creating 31 job and investing $1.4 million during the next three years according to the Triangle Business Journal.
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            <pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:16:43 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Business Booming for GB Group</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[GB Building Solutions has been awarded a £10 million new care home for Signature Senior Lifestyle in Epsom, Surrey. This is the third project awarded to GB by Signature following recent awards in Coombe and Marlow. This follows their recent £34 million contract to develop student accommodation for Kings College in London.
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            <pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:01:43 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Upbeat European retail investment sector according to Jones Lang LaSalle</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[2013 has started strongly for the European retail real estate investment market according to research by Jones Lang LaSalle. Activity totalled €5.1bn during the first quarter, up nearly 60% in comparison with Q1 2012.
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            <pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:52:34 GMT</pubDate>
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