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Daily news & jobs: www.leisureopportunities.co.uk Holyhead marina plans approved


A joint venture between Conygar Investment Company and Stena Line Ports has been given the green light to pro- ceed with a marina scheme in Holyhead, North Wales. Isle of Anglesey County


Council approved the plans, which include 50,000sq ft (4,645sq m) of space with marine-related retail, leisure, restaurants and a hotel. A 500-berth marina and


a residential element is also part of the scheme, in addi- tion to the provision for amenities and visitor attrac- tions. According to Conygar, the development of the waterfront area will enhance and revitalise the town in a “sustain- able manner” – such as attracting an increased number of visitors.


Te joint venture is looking to transform Holyhead through the project A spokesperson said: “Te development will


act as a catalyst to attract further investment into the Holyhead area.” Details: http://lei.sr?a=Q4T4O


2012 Games offers ‘significant boost’ for Brand Britain


New research carried out by professional ser- vices provider Deloitte has found that London 2012 is generating a “significant boost” for Brand Britain among overseas residents. A survey of 6,000 people found that 80 per cent of those from China and India’s growing


middle classes feel more likely to want to visit Britain as a result of this summer’s Games. More than 76 per cent of respondents from


China and India associate the Games with the UK – higher than residents elsewhere. Read more: http://lei.sr?a=m6x3b


Green light for Neville’s new OTSC


Ex-Manchester United Football Club captain Gary Neville has been given the green light for the development of a new mixed-use complex near the club’s stadium in Manchester. AEW Architects are behind the design of the


new 10-storey Old Trafford Supporters’ Club (OTSC), which is to be located at the junction of Wharfside Way and Sir Matt Busby Way. Te 8,000sq m (86,111sq ſt) building will


incorporate a 139-bedroom hotel with asso- ciated facilities; public space for use by OTSC members and spectators; and a club shop. Steve Burne, managing director of AEW


Architects, said: “We’ve worked with Gary Neville on several projects and are delighted the application for the supporters’ club has been approved - this is a genuine chance for Gary to give something back to the fans. “A lot of time was invested in the design


24 Te AEW-designed scheme is sited near Old Trafford


stage so that we could be sure the building will provide a true match day experience. “It is a project that will attract attention from


around the world, and one that draws on our experience in the hotel and leisure sectors.” Read more: http://lei.sr?a=W1D3Z


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