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GPA publishes guidance to improve biodiversity across government estate

The Government Property Agency (GPA) has published new guidance – Biodiversity and Nature Recovery Annex (BNRA) – detailing how it will protect and improve the natural environment across the extensive estate it manages. As the largest office property holder in ...

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Pinnacle wins housing association estate management deal

Funding Affordable Homes Housing Association (FAHHA), a for-profit Registered Provider and Homes England investment partner, has appointed Pinnacle Group to provide management services at a new-build home counties housing scheme. Sterling Gardens, a development of 119 apartments, including 27 for ...

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Places for London pilots new business skills training to help tenants become more sustainable

Places for London – Transport for London’s (TfL) property company – is piloting a new business skills training programme for tenants across its estate as part of its commitment to being a responsible and sustainable landlord. Working with Heart of ...

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Keeping house

The work being done by the estates team at the Environment Agency at the lock keeper houses on the River Thames is benefiting occupants and the environment. Sara Bean reports The Environment Agency (EA) plays a pivotal role in supporting ...

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Pat Ritchie appointed for second term as GPA chair

The Government Property Agency (GPA) has extended Pat Ritchie’s tenure as chair for a second term. Remaining in the role until 2027, Ritchie will continue to work closely with the wider board and executive team to support the GPA’s mission ...

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NHSPS releases first Climate-Related Financial Disclosure Report

NHS Property Services (NHSPS) has published its first Climate-Related Financial Disclosure Report, ahead of the government’s 2024 deadline. The report, which was shared with NHSPS customers in September, and underlines NHSPS’ commitment to reach net zero by 2040 in line ...

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New head of data and intelligence at NHSPS

Richard Fitzsimmons has been appointed to the role of Head of Data and Intelligence at NHS Property services. Data and technology specialist Fitzsimmons, who was appointed in 2019 as Operations Business Intelligence Lead at the government-owned property organisation, will now ...

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Landmarc secures £560m contract to manage MoD training estate

Landmarc Support Services has been awarded a £560 million contract to manage the UK land on which thousands of Armed Forces personnel train by the Defence infrastructure Organisation (DIO). Delivering facilities management, rural estate management and operational services across the ...

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NHSPS’ Annual Report outlines post-pandemic consolidation underpinned by £250m in savings

NHS Property Services has published its annual report for 21/22 which shows £44.1 million in cost efficiencies for the health service were delivered during 2021/22 against a target of £31.9 million, as well as clearing outstanding shareholder loans to the ...

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University enrols new executive director of estates and facilities

Kevin Argent will be joining the University of Southampton on 10 October as its new Executive Director, Estates and Facilities. Argent is currently Executive Director of Estates Development at University College London (UCL), where he has had overall responsibility for ...

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