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Image: Heather Fearfield of Future Cities Forum opening discussions in the Fitzhugh auditorium at Cohen Quad, Exeter College Oxford Future Cities Forum is releasing part one of the report from its 'Science Cities and devolution' discussions held last week at Cohen Quad, Exeter College, Oxford. Contributors included David Butler, Director of Planning and Regeneration, Oxford City Council, Kim Sawyer, Programme Director for Devolution at Oxfordshire County Council, Sophie Lloy

Future Cities Forum is delighted that Sophie Broadfield will join Future Cities Forum's 'Innovation cites' discussions at the new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus. Sophie is Chief Executive of Bath and North East Somerset Council. She was previously Executive Director of Sustainable Communities at the Council, responsible for place services and ambitious plans for the economy, climate and housing. Before joining local government, Sophie worked in central government in HM Trea

Image: courtesy Manchester City Council Manchester City Council is updating its regeneration plans for the Manchester Piccadilly area ahead of the arrival of Northern Powerhouse Rail increasing opportunities for the area. It is advertising for a consultancy team to shape the updated Strategic Regeneration Framework (SRF) which will guide investment in the area to ensure new jobs, housing, public space and other potential benefits for Manchester people are fully captured. The

Image: courtesy of the Horniman Museum & Gardens The Horniman Museum & Gardens' £12.5m Nature + Love redevelopment will culminate early next year with the reopening of its natural history gallery - reports the Museums Association. The Nature Gallery will open to the public from 5 February 2027, showcasing more than 2,300 objects, from the museum’s famous stuffed walrus to a new display about plastic pollution co-created with children from a local school. A hands-on Nature Dis

Image: courtesy Sheffield City Council Sheffield City Council has recently announced a revised time-table for the regeneration of Castle Hill Park. While the park will open later than originally anticipated, the changes will ensure the remains of Sheffield’s medieval Castle are properly preserved, celebrated and incorporated into a landmark new public space on the historic Castlegate site. Sheffield City Council continues to work closely with Historic England, the Local Plann

Sky, Europe’s largest media company, has secured planning permission from West Lothian Council for a new campus at Kirkton, Livingston, Scotland - LDA Design reports. Livingston has been home to Sky’s customer service operation for more than three decades. The new development will enable Sky to consolidate more of its operations to Kirkton, accommodating 3,000 staff on an ultra-low-energy campus. The site’s landscape will play a big part in making the campus a great place to

Image: Pembrokeshire's Celtic Freeport includes a power station (courtesy Celtic Freeport) Pembrokeshire County Council is looking for a Deputy Chief Executive & Director of Place. It says: 'This is not simply a Director role. It's an opportunity to influence what Pembrokeshire's economy, communities and infrastructure look like well into the future. 'Pembrokeshire is entering one of the most significant periods in its history. With major investment opportunities, a thriving

Image: Paul Bate - courtesy British Library Former UK Space Agency chief Paul Bate will take over the leadership of the British Library in November, as the institution continues its recovery from the 2023 cyber attack, reports the Museums Association. It states: 'Bate, who succeeds interim chief executive Jeremy Silver, will take up the role on 4 November after five years as chief executive of the UK Space Agency. He led the agency from 2021 to 2026, overseeing increased nati

Image: Dundee's Discovery Point (courtesy DHT) Dundee Heritage Trust (DHT) is a highly regarded heritage charity responsible for some of Dundee’s most significant and internationally recognised attractions, including RRS Discovery, Discovery Point and Verdant Works. Through its heritage, collections, learning and visitor experiences, the Trust connects people with Dundee’s rich industrial and maritime history and creates opportunities for learning, inspiration and engagement.

Image: Emma Loxton - courtesy Balfour Beatty Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, has announced the appointment of Emma Loxton as Chief Strategy Officer - it says - further strengthening the Group Executive Committee as the business continues to deliver its profitable growth strategy and advance its Evolve, Energise, Explore growth plan. The firm reports: 'Emma joins from McKinsey & Company, where she spent more than a decade advising major industrial and i