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Jan 2023
Last Updated: 16/01/2023
Business Breakfast: Housing developers partner to begin £16m Knaresborough scheme
The Stray Ferret Business Awards will be held on March 9 at the Pavilions of Harrogate. The event will be a celebratory night with prize draw and afterparty. Richard Flinton, the chief executive of the new North Yorkshire Council is the guest speaker. Early bird ticket prices are available until February 9 and available to buy here. Bring your team, network and have fun.
Yorkshire Housing has partnered with major housing developer Countryside to start work on a new £16 million development in Knaresborough. The company’s have agreed to work together to build the 64-home scheme on the former Trelleborg site in the town. Work will start on the development, which includes affordable housing, in March this year and be complete by March 2025. Sian Grindley, director of development at Yorkshire Housing, said:
“We’re really pleased this scheme has been given the go-ahead and it’s great to be teaming up with Countryside to deliver high-quality homes to over 60 families, that they can be proud of.
“We’re committed to providing affordable and sustainable homes with cost-effective heating, power, and thermal efficiency at a time when it’s needed more than ever. “The scheme also brings us closer towards our target of delivering 8,000 new homes across Yorkshire.”
Andy Poyner, managing director, Yorkshire, Countryside Partnerships said:
“Countryside Partnerships is committed to regenerating areas and creating communities that people can be proud of. This site will combine spacious, high-quality homes with an exciting and evolving community where people will love to live."
Harrogate kitchen company launches rebrand
A Harrogate furniture company has rebranded for 2023. Nest Kitchens, which is based at Thompsons Yard off Skipton Road, will now operate under the name Studio Nest. The firm said it wanted to reflect the changes in what the company offered as part of its rebrand. Holly Simpson, director of Studio Nest, said:
“We are an approachable residential design studio, focused on delivering bespoke furniture and interiors in our signature modern rustic style throughout Yorkshire. “Known for being refreshingly modern and forever classic, ultimately our spaces are reflective of the style, dreams and lifestyles of our clients.”
The studio on Thompsons Yard will remain open Monday to Friday for design consultations.
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