Working with the Milton Keynes Development Partnership (MKDP) and our joint venture partners Glenbrook, we've secured planning permission for the first phase of development at Campbell Park in Milton Keynes. 306 new homes will now be created as part of our plans tocreate a real, 21st Century community adjacent to the 100 acre public park and the Grand Union Canal.

From the Crossed Wires podcast festival with BBC Sounds to a Christmas party with Jarvis Cocker, our Cole Brothers building in Sheffield has hosted some memorable events. This month, we welcomed FORM, a new, one-day careers fair from Peter & Paul which saw 500 college and university students and graduates learn about pathways into architecture, construction, engineering, planning, project management, design, and the trades.

Urban Splash has a proud history of supporting music and the arts, with past tenants including 808 State, Simply Red, and the Manchester Jazz Festival. New Islington’s added to that legacy in recent weeks with a new series of murals added to the New Islington Marina as part of a citywide art trail celebrating the 2026 BRIT Awards. Curated by renowned Manchester artist Stanley Chow and produced by Wild in Art, the trail features works by Rick Hyde, Clare Birtwistle, Kim Thompson, and David Bailey.

Trident Gyms operates out of the Matchbox building at our Matchworks site in South Liverpool, from which it is "redefining the modern training space” combining premium 24/7 facilities with a vibrant, community-driven atmosphere. In this new article, we meet Trident owner Craig who talks about his gym’s impact on the Matchworks community.

Our Development Director, David Warburton spoke to journalists in Wales this month sharing more on our vision for Swansea – with a particular focus on the Civic Centre. The resulting press highlighted the building’s "superb location overlooking Swansea beach" and the "many possibilities” ahead, as well as the wider opportunity across the city

We’ve welcomed a range of new businesses across our portfolio, completing deals on 9,485 sq ft of workspace. The largest was a 4,000 sq ft deal with RYDE, which is bringing its bicycle café concept to Old Haymarket in Liverpool, combining in their words, “a passion for great coffee, food and bikes under one roof.” Other deals were completed at Boat Shed, Salford Quays, Beehive Mill, Manchester, and Royal William Yard, Plymouth. See what’s available and find your next flexible workspace here.

Come say hi to US at MIPIM next week where our colleagues Tom Bloxham, Suzie Scott, Nathan Cornish, Julian Curnuck, Emma Gardiner, Kim Essop, Jonathan Falkingham, Richard Lace, David Warburton and Ryan Leigh will be in Cannes for the annual real estate event. Looking ahead, we’ll also be at UKREiiF this May, where we’ll be sponsoring the Rock@UKREiFF event in support of LandAid.

Park Hill is one of Sheffield’s most iconic places to live. Once described by The Sunday Times as helping to “make Sheffield the capital of cool”, it combines striking architecture, rich history and a growing mix of independent amenities. Now, 86 Norwich Street is available to rent – a three-bedroom, 813 sq ft apartment ready to move into right now.

Part ground and first floor at New Cooperage, Royal William Yard, offers 11,820 sq ft of flexible workspace arranged over two levels. Set in a striking Grade I listed building in our thriving waterfront neighbourhood in Plymouth, it’s a cracking setting for ambitious businesses with neighbours like Everyman Cinema, Bistrot Pierre and the new Dockside Coffee Bar. The space is available now, just click here for full details.

“Plan to transform city landmark takes another big step forward”
Wales Online - March 2026

“Some eclectic perspectives on the future of workplaces in Manchester”
The Business Desk - February 2026

“Standing the test of time: Mills Bakery”
Architecture Today - February 2026

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