Business News Round Up (22/01/19)
FSB says £50m funding deal could spark High Streets revival
The Scottish government has pledged to invest £50 million to 32 of Scotland’s local authorities in their draft budget to be used for a high street revival. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is urging the funds be used for diversifying the market and targeting empty properties.
https://www.insider.co.uk/news/fsb-high-street-funding-scotland-13886313
Manchester sets out plans for 50,000 affordable homes
The 2019 draft of the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework (GMSF) has set out plans to construct diverse housing by 2037 to meet the needs of the local communities and support economic growth.
http://bbg.life/index.php/2019/01/22/manchester-sets-out-plans-for-50000-affordable-homes-news/
Negotiations for £300m Ayrshire Growth Deal reach final stages
The Ayrshire Growth Deal, a £300 million proposal to create new jobs and boost economic performance in the Ayrshire region is set to be granted
BWB Consulting makes Manchester move
BWB Consulting, a design engineering company, is relocating to new offices in Manchester following a period of growth.
https://www.insidermedia.com/insider/northwest/bwb-consulting-makes-manchester-move