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The National Space Centre, showing the new entrance foyer
IN BRIEF
emh group has top credit rating confirmed
Leicestershire-based social housing and care provider emh group has had its A+ rating and stable outlook affirmed by ratings agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P). In its report, S&P noted the
group’s ongoing focus on social housing. Chan Kataria, emh group
Chief Executive, said: “The affirmation of our strong credit rating comes at the end of the year in which we were appointed one of Homes England’s strategic development partners. This confidence in our financial strength means we can continue to pursue our ambition to deliver 2,600 new high- quality energy efficient homes over the next five years.”
Pickerings rolls out new and improved branding
Space Centre’s entrance foyer is out of this world
National property, construction and infrastructure consultancy Pick Everard has designed a new entrance foyer at the base of a 140ft rocket tower at the National Space Centre, a fellow Chamber member. The popular Leicester attraction
is undergoing a multi-million-pound series of works, to accommodate the 50% increase in visitors it has experienced in the past five years, and has now unveiled the first stage in its revamp. Andrew Almond, Partner at Pick
Everard, which delivered full multi- professional services for the extension, said: “We’re committed to schemes that improve communities, support local economies and promote our city as an exciting tourist destination. This is the beginning of an exciting transformation taking place at the National Space Centre and we’re incredibly proud to be involved. “The Space Centre has now seen
four million visitors since it opened in 2001; it’s a significant project for the team and an incredibly important building for the city. “I look forward to seeing the new extension in use.”
‘The most important testimony to the impact of the new entrance building has come from our visitors’
Chas Bishop, Chief Executive at
the National Space Centre, said: “The most important testimony to the impact of the new entrance building has come from our visitors. In that sense, it has achieved all objectives: an exciting sense of arrival, a highly efficient ticket sales facility and a new welcome hall display space in which to enjoy some magnificent new exhibits - including five new space suits from some of the most well-known astronauts. “Pick Everard has designed a
building that complements the iconic Rocket Tower beautifully.” Mike Pole, Associate at Pick
Everard, said: “The new entrance foyer has created a legible approach to the centre, while maintaining the dramatic aesthetic of this iconic Millennium-funded project. “Masterplanning was completed
by Pick Everard to validate the location of the entrance in the context of other extension opportunities at the centre,
meaning that the Space Centre can maximise the value of future projects.” The new entrance boasts a
glazed oculus roof, providing a view of the rocket tower and a curved plan-form reflecting the spiral galaxy design of the main roof.
Mike added: “The context of the
work was challenging as the extension is located in a tight space between the iconic rocket tower, exhibition hall and John Egglestone Suite and adjacent to the Challenger Learning Centre. We overcame this with a simple curved plan-form that reflects the existing building’s geometry. “This extension has marked the
first stage in a significant series of works at the Space Centre and we’re delighted that its unique design has had such a positive reception.” This project is being delivered by
fellow Chamber member Woodhead Group.
Pickerings Plant, the fast- growing provider of quality portable buildings and related products, has announced its company name has changed to Pickerings Hire Limited. It will use Pickerings as its trading name with immediate effect. Neil Moss, Managing Director,
said: “In recent years we have seen an unprecedented demand from our customers for a wider range of portable and modular buildings. As a result, we have invested heavily to ensure our customers can hire the most modern building solutions and associated products in our industry. We believe it is now appropriate to change our company name and logo.”
New ticket system for Leicester Tigers
Leicester Tigers has launched a new multi-channel ticketing system in partnership with SeatGeek Enterprise. The partnership will see
Tigers roll out a mobile responsive online ticket buying experience and deliver a seamless navigation across the club’s entire website presence via
LeicesterTigers.com. From matchday tickets and hospitality packages, to the club’s rugby camps, stadium tours and events, the new system ensures supporters don’t miss out on everything the club has to offer. Phil Everitt, MIS and Projects
Manager at Leicester Tigers, said: “We’re hugely excited to see the new system up and running and have been working hard to ensure the platform offers the best experience for supporters.”
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