Marrons expands Nottingham planning team with trio of strategic hires East Midlands
Marrons has strengthened its Nottingham team with the appoint- ment of three new planning specialists as the planning, design and development consultancy continues its rapid national growth.
Joining from Savills, Joe Oakden has been appointed as an associate director. A chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute, Joe brings with him experience across the full planning lifecycle, hav- ing advised on a wide range of residential, educational, commercial, healthcare and later-living developments for both public and private sector clients. At Marrons, he will focus on urban centre development schemes, strategic land promotion and application submissions.
Joe said: “It’s an exciting time to be joining Marrons – one of the fastest-growing planning consultancies in the UK. Being part of a progressive, ambitious and dynamic multi-disciplinary team was a key factor in my decision to join. I’m looking forward to helping clients navigate complex planning processes and identifying new opportunities to unlock development potential and deliver value.”
Also joining the Nottingham office are senior planners Alex Scully and Sam Muir. Alex joins from Brown & Co, where he advised pre- dominantly rural clients on development opportunities, managing
a diverse caseload from outline planning to appeals.
Alex said: “Marrons offers the chance to work in a fast-paced envi- ronment with a wide variety of in-house disciplines and ambitious projects. I’m eager to learn as much as possible, deliver high-quality developments and work towards gaining chartership.”
Sam arrives with a broad range of planning experience across both the public and private sectors, having held roles at Pegasus Group, Ashfield District Council and Waverley Borough Council. With qual- ifications in town planning, geography and law, Sam will primarily focus on residential planning and has a particular interest in planning appeals. He said: “Marrons offers a unique freedom to focus on areas I’m passionate about. I’m also looking forward to deepening my understanding of the plan-making process and contributing to meaningful residential development schemes.”
The appointments come as Marrons continues to respond to rising demand for its planning expertise across the Midlands and beyond. The Nottingham team plays a key role in delivering the consultancy’s services, which include strategic land promotion, development man- agement and securing planning permissions across a range of sectors.
Boyes are Back in Town
SGS UK Retail Launches Bold New Brand Identities for Lakeside and Victoria Centre
Today, SGS UK Retail unveils dynamic new brand identities for two of the UK’s most established retail and leisure destinations: Lakeside Shopping Centre in Essex and Victoria Centre in Nottingham.
These simultaneous rebrands mark a bold new chapter for centres, both of which have held iconic status in their regions for decades. These strategic brand refreshes form part of SGS UK Retail’s portfo- lio-wide enhancement programme, featuring significant investment across retail, F&B, leisure and customer propositions.
Following the recent, lauded rebrand announcement to reclaim atria Watford’s Harlequin heritage, the repositioning of Victoria Centre and Lakeside will also support their distinct market strengths to drive commercial potential.
National retail chain Boyes has officially opened its doors in the former Wilko unit in Newark-on-Trent, delivering a major boost to the town centre and re-anchoring the town’s key shopping destina- tion. The relocation of Boyes marks a significant milestone for the shopping centre, bringing back pre-pandemic levels of footfall and renewed vitality to the scheme. The store’s opening morning saw a strong turnout, with local shoppers welcoming the significant upsize of an already well known retailer in the town.
Robert Van De Heijden of Boyes commented, “We had a fantastic opening morning – it was brilliant to see so many people in the store, and we’re delighted with the warm welcome from the people of Newark. The new store has been really well received.”
The letting was brokered by Jack Shakespeare of FHP Property Consultants, acting on behalf of the landlord. He added, “It’s great to see Boyes open and trading in such a prominent unit. This is a massive win for the people of Newark and an important step in strengthening the retail offer in the town centre.”
The opening of Boyes is expected to support other local businesses by increasing foot traffic and reaffirming Newark’s position as a vibrant destination for shopping and community activity.
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Marking its 35th anniversary this year, Lakeside is strengthening its status as an internationally renowned shopping and leisure space and Essex landmark.
The bold identity refresh draws on the centre’s heritage while expressing its ambitious evolution, with a focus on leveraging the diverse external environment, including the lake, to create a com- pletely unique retail and leisure proposition.
Through strategic CAPEX investment, the centre will redefine what is possible for a flagship destination and set itself up for future decades as an integral part of the UK social landscape.
Victoria Centre’s refresh honours over fifty years of retail leadership in the heart of Nottingham.
The new brand takes inspiration from both the centre’s iconic city centre location and its urban customer base – with a clean, fresh logo creating a simple, eye-catching identity. Strategically, the rebrand supports the centre’s ongoing asset management approach, using its unrivalled location to attract retail and F&B operators that address the wants and needs of the local community, including over 60,000 students.
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