A development application has been lodged for a new Mixed Urban Precinct slatted as ‘Station Quarter’ The first stage will be located adjacent to Alderley Station to the south of the site on Huddart Street featuring two new buildings and open public space providing an expansive residential-led mixed-use development coupled with open public space Designed by Nettletontribe Architecture and Shop uses across a large 17,167sqm development site The proposal includes 7 different buildings ranging from 2-3 storey and 10 storey across several future development applications The existing Warehouse (self-storage facility) Showroom and furniture manufacturing will be demolished to facilitate the ultimate site redevelopment The planners at Urbis “the proposed development accords with and promotes the intent of the Zone The proposal achieves architectural excellence through incorporating climatic responsive design with a public accessible ground plane that promotes pedestrian movement through the site” For more updates on development projects, follow Your Neighbourhood on Facebook News articles are presented in an unbiased manner from information publicly accessible that includes referenced links for the reader to obtain any further information The facts of the proposed government projects school upgrades and development applications are based on the available information at the time of the published date with information sourced directly from company websites media releases and development application material We reference all our information at the end of the articles and promote the creators with website backlinks Contact us: mail@yourneighbourhood.com.au Brisbane’s suburban renewal continues to gain momentum with a transformative vision for Alderley where Darveniza Group is planning to convert an industrial site into a vibrant residential community The new project, to be known as Station Quarter on Farrington Street, will put residents adjacent to Alderley train station The 17,167 sqm masterplan by Nettletontribe will have seven low to mid-rise apartment buildings Darveniza Group is led by Queensland richlister Jane Darveniza the widow of millionaire property developer Bojan Darveniza The precinct will be anchored by a central 1,750 sqm communal open walkway with extensive retail spaces The Farrington Street address, opposite Alderley Station with street frontage to Huddart Street, is surrounded by established amenities, including schools, parks, and shops, with direct access to major arterial roads and the Ferny Grove train line The masterplan aims to offer diverse housing options to cater to a wide range of residents, including affordable choices that address Brisbane’s growing housing demand.The first stage will comprise two buildings one with 34 units across a four-level block The 100 apartments in this initial phase will range from one to three bedrooms with a 102 sqm ground-floor space for a café The Town Planning Report by Urbis suggested Station Quarter is a "catalyst for Alderley and its evolution as a growth node." "Station Quarter is set to redefine urban living in Alderley by transitioning from low impact industry to a dynamic low-medium density residential community," the report noted "Station Quarter is more than just a residential project; it is a commitment to sustainable urban development. By replacing industrial land uses with residential, the project not only meets the immedaite housing needs but also fosters a thriving, connected community within Brisbane's inner 5km radius." Alderley isn't a suburb often associated with new apartment development The last time a new project launched was nearly 12 months ago Breathe Residences, by joint venture partners Capital Prudential and the architecturally-driven property developer Guavalime will be just across 800m from Station Quarter We're on a mission to radically improve the quality of Urban communities being developed across Australia We aim to showcase every development in Australia to help you find the perfect new home The page you are looking for cannot be found You may have followed a broken or outdated link Erikka Askeland Private-equity backed clean energy group D2Zero has bought up flow measurement consultancy Kelton Engineering adding further decarbonisation expertise to its 4,000-strong workforce which is headquartered in Aberdeen and has 12 offices around the world brings a 25 strong team of consultants into the group D2Zero – which is backed by Houston-headquartered SCF Partners – has been focused in acquiring businesses servicing and decarbonising the oil and gas sector while also accelerating the transition to renewable energy The group includes Score and Hydrasun – two long-established service businesses – and has revenues of over £500million D2Zero said the addition of Kelton will “significantly enhance” the group’s digital capabilities Kelton’s proprietary technology and software offers real-time monitoring for asset performance and compliance enabling efficiency improvement and carbon intensity reduction Kelton managing director Iain Pirie said: “Over the past 33 years our team has developed differentiated technology and expertise and we are excited at the possibilities for the business as part of a group with such a clear focus on accelerating the energy transition.” said: “The Kelton team have been helping some of the world’s most sophisticated energy businesses better understand their operations for decades with their precision measurement technology and data analytics “Kelton further strengthens our ability to understand and solve the complex decarbonisation challenges that our customers are facing and we look forward to helping the business thrive as part of D2Zero.” Drummond added the group has a “strong and active pipeline” of opportunities and is looking to complete further acquisitions in the coming months backed by SCF He added: “D2Zero was founded on the premise that by bringing leading and complementary decarbonisation technologies together under a supportive infrastructure and strong leadership we could significantly accelerate progress and deliver breakthrough innovations for the energy transition “SCF’s backing is helping us to grow at pace and we want D2Zero to be a platform that can turbocharge the opportunities for businesses that want to make an impact on the energy transition.” The file could not be found for a number of reasons such as the file being moved or deleted. 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Click here to get back to where you came from Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time A transit-oriented development and urban renewal project has been put on the agenda for Alderley in Brisbane’s northern suburbs several commercial buildings and a large storage facility would be replaced by townhouses The Darveniza Group this week asked Brisbane City Council to approve a master plan for the site which would include buildings up to 10 storeys high with direct links to Alderley train station Renders of the Station Quarter development proposed for Alderley in Brisbane The staged development would have approximately 460 apartments and townhouses once complete “By replacing industrial land uses with residential the project not only meets the immediate housing needs but also fosters a thriving connected community within Brisbane’s inner five-kilometre radius,” Urbis has told council on behalf of the group “This development will set a new benchmark for urban living integrating seamlessly with the existing transport infrastructure and enhancing the overall quality of life for its residents.” the group intends to construct two buildings along with ground floor retail space and communal areas Brisbane City Council has been asked to approve a master plan for the transit-oriented development at Alderley Residents would have direct access to the train station through an “urban common” that would be permanently open to the public “This urban common is envisioned as a vibrant corner that provides amenity and a space for the community,” documents state acquired the largest site in 2007 for $7.1 million adding another two in 2021 for $4.4 million and $3.5 million It has told council it hopes to acquire another neighbouring property and has incorporated it into the draft master plan Successive councils and state governments have sought to increase density around major public transport hubs in Brisbane. The latest south-east Queensland regional plan continues with that strategy, which the former government said would allow people to live closer to employment, service and retail centres Milton, Bowen Hills and Albion are frequently cited as examples of suburbs where higher density living has been accommodated around train stations. The former government and council last year agreed to ease parking requirements for inner-city developments well-serviced by public transport, such as those in the Kurilpa precinct The Darveniza Group told council its community engagement sessions found broad support for the proposal but some concerns around traffic congestion and parking If approved, Station Quarter would around the corner from the Alderley level crossing, which the government has no plans to remove, and not far from the still-undeveloped North West Transport Corridor Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter A transit-oriented development and urban renewal project has been put on the agenda for Alderley in Brisbane\\u2019s northern suburbs \\u201CBy replacing industrial land uses with residential connected community within Brisbane\\u2019s inner five-kilometre radius,\\u201D Urbis has told council on behalf of the group \\u201CThis development will set a new benchmark for urban living integrating seamlessly with the existing transport infrastructure and enhancing the overall quality of life for its residents.\\u201D through an \\u201Curban common\\u201D that would be permanently open to the public \\u201CThis urban common is envisioned as a vibrant corner that provides amenity and a space for the community,\\u201D documents state Successive councils and state governments have sought to increase density around major public transport hubs in Brisbane which the former government said would allow people to live Bowen Hills and Albion are frequently cited as examples of suburbs where higher density living has been accommodated around train stations The former government and council last year agreed to for inner-city developments well-serviced by public transport Station Quarter would around the corner from the Alderley level crossing Start the day with a summary of the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories a specialist in combined heat and power systems based in Alderley Park-based has been acquired by Tedom a Czech-headquartered global energy group for £5.58m Previously owned by New York-based Aivita Group Eurosite Power specialises in on-site energy solutions including combined heat and power (CHP) systems hot water and cooling solutions to healthcare housing and leisure centres in the UK and Europe The acquisition supports Tedom’s wider strategy to grow its footprint across the UK and Europe Tedom has a strong track record in decentralised energy with the addition of Eurosite Power expected to strengthen its presence in the UK market Dow Schofield Watts’ corporate finance team in the North West advised Aivita Group on the sale A Gloucestershire engineering firm has slumped into administration with the loss of hundreds of jobs The assets and property of Alderley Plc which owned Alderley Systems Ltd (ASL) and Specialised Management Services Limited (SMS) are now being managed by the joint administrators and an insolvency process launched The combined businesses are thought to have employed more than 450 staff Richard Lewis and Rob Parker from Grant Thornton have been appointed as joint administrators from Grant Thronton A spokesperson for the administrators at Grant Thornton UK LLP said: “I can confirm that Alistair Wardell Richard Lewis and Rob Parker of Grant Thornton UK LLP have been appointed as joint administrators of Alderley Plc (“PLC”) Specialised Management Services Limited (“SMS”) and Alderley Systems Limited (“ASL”) (together ‘the Companies’) on 24 July 2024 The companies operated in the oil and gas markets where they designed “The companies faced difficult trading in recent months and despite exploring options to secure the companies’ future the directors concluded that the best option is for the companies to enter an insolvency process and the administrators will now undertake an assessment of the companies’ financial position and continue to carry out their statutory obligations including securing the assets of the companies and realising them for the benefit of the creditors Further information will be made available in due course.” whose head office and operations were at Arnolds Field Estate in Wickwar began operations in 1989 and was founded by Bristol businessman Tony Shepherd The firm had its head office in in Wickwar but had operations in the UK and in the Middle East Specialised Management Services (SMS)-Alderley Staff at the firm were informed they had lost their jobs by the administrators SMS manufactured equipment and provided maintenance and installation services for the oil and gas industry SMS was acquired by its parent company Alderley A letter sent from the joint administrators to SMS-Alderley staff read: “I regret to have to inform you that the company is no longer in a position to make payments to you for services rendered by you “As a result you should regard your contract of employment with the company as terminated with immediate effect.” The firm’s most recent filed accounts and covering business up to September 2022 told investors: “It is pleasing to report that the Group’s financial performance improved significantly during the year with turnover increasing to £56m (2021 – £40.5m) an increase of 38% (2021 loss before tax of £2.7m) which is a remarkable turnaround from last year’s loss-making outcome.” One anonymous member of staff posted a comment online claiming employees were told the news just two days before they were due to be paid They claimed the staff were given no warning that their jobs were under threat The Lordship of Rangeworthy title is to be auctioned in May 2025(Image: @AuctionHouse)If you have ever wanted to be a Lord or a Lady now could be your chance as an honorific title with a fascinating history of holders is set to go to auction in May Offering a chance to add your name to a list of illustrious former titleholders a favourite and subsequent rebel during the reign of King Edward II the title of Lord or Lady of Rangeworthy could be yours for a guide price of £5,000 - plus fees The Lordship of Rangeworthy is five miles south east of Thornbury and 11 miles north east of Bristol in the Thornbury Hundred of Gloucestershire Read more: 17th century Quaker burial ground near Bristol granted Grade II-listed status Read more: England's oldest house has been lived in for 875 years the Lordship of Rangeworthy once encompassed a grand manor house and around 800 acres of land the title is being offered independent of any land or property meaning the future owner can enjoy the customary title of Lord or Lady of Rangeworthy without reckoning with liabilities relating to land or parish maintenance Lordship of Rangeworthy auction listing from the 1980s(Image: @AuctionHouse)However the title does still provide the Lord or Lady with mineral rights over the land that originally formed the manorial estate the successful bidder will also receive several documents detailing the history of the manorial land records from the 18th century and maps of the former landholdings Rangeworthy Award document from 1832(Image: @AuctionHouse)A small village in south Gloucestershire Rangeworthy was once placed on an old coach route that linked Bristol to Dursley it was merely a chapelry in the parish of Thornbury which was held by the Saxon Lord Brictric before William the Conqueror’s entrance in 1066 It was thereafter taken by the new king and gifted to his wife Matilda seems to have been built in the 14th century the manor and its lands were held by Hugh de Audley a favourite of the king who inherited several Gloucestershire estates through his wife Audley later rebelled against the king before finding favour with his successor Document relating to the Lordship of Rangeworthy(Image: @AuctionHouse)The lordship then passed to John Talbot who died in the last pitched battle of the Hundred Years’ War a scene later immortalised in Shakespeare’s play Henry VI Robert Hale of Alderley acquired the manor of Rangeworthy from Elizabeth Courtney who had inherited the manor and its lands through her connections to the de Lisle family Phelps(Image: @AuctionHouse)Matthew Hale was a notable Lord of Rangeworthy who played a pivotal role in the restoration of King Charles II and rose to become Chief Justice of England The Hales continued to hold the Rangeworthy land and its title until J.W Phelps purchased them in the 1770s He also purchased other properties in the area including the Rose & Crown public house which is still in the village today Document relating to the Lordship of Rangeworthy(Image: @AuctionHouse)William John Phelps’ nephew eventually inherited the lordship on the proviso that he took on the family name of Phelps and adopted their coat of arms the lordship was auctioned in the 1980s to the Bartlett family who have been in possession of the title ever since Now there is a chance for someone to add the title to their own name and join the list of Lords and Ladies of Rangeworthy The title is set to go under the hammer at Auction House’s May 8 sale contact Auction House South West on 01752 474200 Get all the latest Westcountry property updates, including dream homes and picture-postcard villages, when you sign up for our free newsletter here. Beckhoff UK will open new office at Bruntwood SciTech innovation campus which will function as company's software centre Automation and control supplier Beckhoff UK has expanded its coverage of the UK by opening a new office at Bruntwood SciTech’s innovation campus Alderley Park in Cheshire which will function as the company’s software centre allows Beckhoff to have better access to customers in the Midlands Beckhoff’s office will be based in Glasshouse where its staff will be able to work and collaborate alongside other innovative firms specialising in areas such as AI Innovate UK winner creates Gig Lab app to support music venues It will house a dedicated training centre where the company will run regular training sessions on its TwinCAT product range “The North West is known for being a leader in some of Beckhoff’s core industries so it made perfect sense for us to have a physical presence here,” said Beth Ragdale “Choosing Alderley Park as our new home was an extremely easy decision It’s home to thousands of innovative companies some of which we already have relationships with Alderley Park provides flexible lab and office space complemented by links to universities and the NHS via Bruntwood SciTech’s partner network said: “The Alderley Park ecosystem has been specifically tailored to support the growth and development of ambitious and innovative businesses like Beckhoff they’ll have access to a broad range of like-minded businesses and organisations both at Alderley Park and nationwide across Bruntwood SciTech’s customer ecosystem to unlock and access collaboration and growth opportunities.” KOMI Group eyes US expansion after another year of success This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Fire Up Co-Working Space, Old Fire Station Yard, Maclure Road, Rochdale OL11 1DN CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) For best viewing experience of this website Please enter a place name in the search bar After provisionally the warmest May Day on record in the UK higher than average temperatures will subside over the weekend Environment Agency Updated: 12:31 (UTC+1) on Mon 5 May 2025 High pressure brings further fine and settled weather this week Apart from an isolated early shower over the Pennines Bank Holiday Monday will be a dry day with bright or sunny spells the best of the sunshine developing this afternoon Patchy cloud will clear this evening leaving a sunny end to the day followed by a dry and generally clear night Under light winds a patchy rural frost is possible Another dry and settled day is on the cards on Tuesday Winds will be light and with plenty of strong sunshine developing it will begin to feel quite warm again The remainder of the week will see high pressure dominating Dry across the UK at the start of this period with clear or sunny spells for the majority of places Cloud will likely thicken across the far north and northwest during the weekend with some outbreaks of rain for a time There is also a small risk of some heavy showers in the far south or southwest high pressure will be dominant across the UK This will bring predominantly fine and dry weather for the majority of places Temperatures are likely to be slightly above normal for the time of year although there is a chance of some cold nights Fairly typical weather for the time of year is most likely through this period fine and dry weather is more likely to dominate although this will be interspersed with occasional spells of rain and showers with a risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms in places temperatures will most likely be near to or slightly above average Alderley, the quiet suburb north of Brisbane is set for a rare injection of new apartments with the upcoming launch of Breathe Residences The boutique project is being developed by joint venture partners Capital Prudential, who are behind the recently released Noosa townhouse development JURA Noosa, and the architecturally-driven property developer Guavalime Breathe Residences occupies a prime site at 27 Lorne Street, ideally located across the road from Alderley Station and its surrounding amenity Loucas Architects designed Breathe Residences The central concept focuses on the building’s "lungs" – a garden courtyard at the core the apartments feature exposed concrete ceilings in the living area while balconies or outdoor rooms feature built-in bench seats and planter boxes extending living spaces outdoors while offering opportunities for relaxation and greenery The kitchen is finished with reconstituted stone benchtops and kitted with Bosch appliances Local builder Geocal Group has already been appointed to build Breathe Residences, which is expected to officially launch soon through Position Property. We're on a mission to radically improve the quality of Urban communities being developed across Australia. We aim to showcase every development in Australia to help you find the perfect new home! Acquired in 2014, Alderley Park has rapidly evolved into a pioneering headquarters for scientific developments technological advancements and research in the North West Home to  over 250 businesses, including innovators like SAP, Cisco, and Evotec, the campus offers a plethora of state-of-the-art facilities and workspaces, scientific services and amenity to support the growth of businesses of all sizes. This encompasses a cutting-edge range of centrally managed research facilities at Mereside which provides direct access to state of the art equipment in a flexible and cost effective manner Customers based at Alderley Park also have access to a host of campus-wide benefits designed to enhance employee well-being and running trails across 400 acres of parkland Bruntwood SciTech proudly offers a diverse array of facilities tailored to innovation-led businesses particularly those in industries relying on laboratories for biological and chemical research or seeking to gain value from ready-made ecosystems for  collaboration and knowledge sharing These facilities range from PAYG scientific services and open access labs that enable startups to invest in their R&D without increased overheads wet and dry labs and more traditional spaces meeting rooms and inspiring break-out and event space Accompanied by our bespoke business support and accelerator programmes bioscience capabilities and access to finance the campus helps to transform businesses into research and discovery powerhouses Coworking spaces aren’t just for office workers - at Alderley Park, the shared lab spaces allow businesses to capitalise on readily available equipment infrastructure and relevant support on an as-and-when-needed basis Accompanied by a highly proficient and accessible laboratory management team your business can focus on the research at hand rather than the stress of sourcing and purchasing relevant (and expensive) equipment Bruntwood SciTech prides itself on supporting businesses from startups through to global corporations Alderley Park features chemistry and biology labs of various sizes—from single benches to 100,000 sq ft.—allowing businesses to find their ideal with design and construction carefully considered to enable you to focus on life sciences research. These are available at a range of containment and biosafety levels meaning our labs suit specific user requirements and operations These wet lab spaces can be equipped to handle any liquids making them the perfect space to conduct extensive research and experiments The Open Access Lab is home to partnerships with Shimazdu meaning customers have access to world-leading instrumentation and tools on a PAYG basis so you can develop and optimise targeted drug therapies and conduct research that makes a difference Bruntwood SciTech is proud to offer on-site dry labs at Alderley Park These are primarily suited to  running computational experiments in physics and engineering Bruntwood SciTech customers are increasingly needing access to both a wet lab and a dedicated space to perform computational research using high-performing equipment and specialist software That’s why we’re continuing to develop lab and office space that meet the needs of today’s life science businesses - and the future’s - across the UK Alderley Park’s companies aren’t just lab-focused - there’s also a range of science, technology and professional support businesses on the campus that strictly require office space. Whether your business requires a serviced, managed or leased office space with office space starting from only £23.50 per sq ft In addition, our coworking spaces at the recently developed Nest in Glasshouse,  allow individuals from smaller businesses, whether startups or freelancers, to mingle with other like-minded individuals, fostering collaboration and community. Nest is the perfect host for digital health gaming and fintech employees (and many more!) and benefits from a WELL Building Standard reflecting Bruntwood SciTech’s commitment to employee well-being Bruntwood SciTech prioritises employee well-being and community across all buildings - and Alderley Park is no exception The 400 acres of land in the park hosts weekly parkrun events and boasts walking trails and cycling routes as standard while the on-site facilities offer an immersive cycling studio with Les Mills THE TRIP the space has been recently renovated to include padel courts reflecting Bruntwood SciTech’s ongoing commitment to adapting to new trends in the workplace The park also features premium hospitality sites including The Churchill Pub and Restaurant allowing visitors to surround themselves with and benefit from nature Alderley Park not only boasts exceptional facilities but also offers outstanding transport links making it an ideal destination for professionals and visitors alike The campus is regularly served by the 130 bus which stops at both Mereside and Glasshouse those who prefer to travel by train benefit from three nearby stations: Alderley Edge and Macclesfield — with shuttle buses regularly operating between Alderley Edge Macclesfield and the campus to facilitate an easy commute The campus also benefits from proximity to several major roads with Manchester city centre conveniently located just 40 minutes away while Liverpool can also be accessed in under an hour With space for 4,000 vehicles offered by the on-site car parks visitors and employees alike can park with ease or simply want to visit the cycling trails situated across the park both lockable bike storage and shower facilities are available. making Alderley Park highly accessible regardless of your preferred transport style Alderley Park offers a vibrant and thriving ecosystem particularly for businesses that operate in synergetic realms This means there is a significant opportunity for cross-company collaboration and innovation with mutually beneficial research and development opportunities and knowledge across a diverse range of companies Businesses can leverage both the park’s extensive resources and this network to accelerate growth and development the facilities offered on-site are not only bespoke but world-class meaning Bruntwood SciTech has the capacity to support businesses of all sizes This means these businesses can be further scaled up in time capitalising on over one million square feet of futuristic office and laboratory space Hosting high-quality office amenities (such as 100gb connectivity) through to advanced laboratories and flexible work environments both businesses and employees can flourish here The recently launched Female Founders Accelerator also provides early-stage businesses with the essential support they need to level-up their start-up. As well as specialist business support and advice from programme partners, participants also benefit from six month’s free desk space at Glasshouse on campus and access to sector-specific events. This financial support is married with partnerships with a variety of leading research institutions, and experts from various industries and universities, meaning Alderley Park provides businesses with innumerable resources to flourish.  While the variety of spaces on-site make our facilities suitable to a wide range of businesses, the campus is particularly popular among companies focusing on digital transformation and science-led research. These may include those specialising in medical research, biotechnology, clean energy or pharmaceutical research, who benefit from the availability of both wet labs and dry labs, in addition to office space.   Due to the availability of professional services support, the campus is also well-suited to any digital innovators. These span a wide number of industries, including e-commerce businesses or those operating in cloud systems or game design, who may find the community-led approach beneficial in accelerating and elevating their technology.  Alderley Park is ideally suited for a diverse range of industries, including biotech, artificial intelligence (AI), medtech, life sciences, drug discovery, drug development, software development, digital health, gaming, ecommerce, fintech, app development, and green tech. The park's state-of-the-art facilities, advanced technological infrastructure, and collaborative environment make it an attractive location for businesses across these sectors, fostering creativity and growth. Alderley Park offers an unparalleled environment for businesses to thrive, with premier facilities, excellent transport links, and abundant opportunities for development. Whether you're a start-up looking to grow or an established company seeking to expand, Bruntwood SciTech can provide the perfect setting, with advanced office and lab spaces, cutting-edge equipment, and a supportive community.  Take the next step in your business journey by exploring the unique spaces available at Alderley Park.Benefit from a thriving business ecosystem, access to bespoke support, and industry-leading amenities catering to your needs.  Explore office and lab spaces across Alderley Park and other locations and discover why our premium locations are the ideal choice for your business today. 16px);}}@media(min-width: 1021px){.css-1vk3wa5{width:100%;}}.css-17qi131{display:none;}@media(min-width: 1021px){.css-17qi131{display:block;}}.css-1dx9hl4{font-weight:var(--type-pageheading-weight 700);color:var(--color-neutral-heavy-default #3C475B);font-size:var(--type-pageheading-size 26px);line-height:var(--type-pageheading-line-height 12px);}@media(min-width: 624px){.css-1dx9hl4{font-size:var(--type-pageheading-size 32px);}}@media(min-width: 1021px){.css-1dx9hl4{font-size:var(--type-pageheading-size 32px);}}@media(min-width: 1021px){.css-1dx9hl4{border-bottom:1px solid var(--color-neutral-trim-default how Sharad Paliwal and his wife Neela came to live in Alderley began with a slow burn When the young couple, both doctors, bought their Royal Parade home five years ago, it wasn’t because Alderley set their hearts alight. It was because they saw it as convenient to their workplaces, accessible to amenities and well connected to the CBD. But very quickly after moving in, they realised there was much more to Alderley than just convenience, although it gave them that in spades. What it also gave them was a sense of home – a place of tranquility and a feeling of belonging, security and togetherness, all wrapped up in an elevated, tree-lined inner-north Brisbane setting. “It’s just a beautiful place to live. It’s really quiet, the streets are leafy and elevated – we have amazing views across the suburb and over to Samford Valley – and I think what’s still so nice for us here is the feeling that we’re far away from the city in this peaceful spot, when we’re actually only 10 minutes from the city,” Dr Paliwal said. “It has a really good community feel, there’s lots of kids around, and it’s a suburb that feels really safe. We’re kind of surprised more people don’t know about it.” But the secret is out: Alderley has been named as the most liveable suburb in Brisbane, inching out high-profile suburbs like New Farm, Ascot, Bulimba, Chelmer and Paddington. The recently released Domain Liveable Brisbane study, authored by Deloitte Access Economics and Tract Consultants, rated Brisbane suburbs based on their capacity to provide quality of life for their residents using 18 indicators including access to cafes, schools, transport and employment, as well as airport noise, traffic congestion, the suburb’s crime rate, its walkability, open space and proximity to the coast or beach. In total, 260 suburbs in the Greater Brisbane area were given a score for each category, and then, based on those scores, given a weighted average score out of 10 and ranked according to the results.  Alderley received the highest overall score out of all the suburbs – it was awarded an impressive 10 out of 10 – and scored consistently strong marks across the 17 different criteria. “It’s just so easy to get to everything from here; the major tunnels, the airport, the city. It has excellent public transport and really good eateries and cafes. We also have one of the best Uber Eats in Brisbane,” he laughed. The couple have just listed their contemporary property for sale, but they’re not moving out of the suburb. “Oh no, we’re staying here. We love the lifestyle too much. Just being able to walk to the end of our street and take our dog for a walk along Kedron Brook, it’s a great way to live. This is our home now.” Alderley’s best scores were for tree cover, open space, access to public transport – both trains and buses – and topographic variation. Walking around the suburb, it’s not hard to see why. Wide, undulating streets are lined with beautiful established trees and many properties enjoy elevated views across the suburb. There are parks and green space, including the beloved Banks Street Reserve, in abundance. Sitting prettily on the corner of a peaceful, tree-lined Alderley street, local cafe Soul Revolver occupies what began its life many years ago as a corner store and, until recently, was an accountancy practice. Owned by locals Sloane Poole-Warren and Marnitz Kotze, the cafe is beautifully turned out and offers up locally sourced produce, coffee and homewares created by locals. But in Brisbane’s most liveable suburb, a coffee shop means more than just a great brew. The couple opened it with the dream of giving Alderley not just another cafe, but a community centre for the whole neighbourhood to use. “I’ve been a HR manager and I know how important it is for people to have somewhere they can come for a 10-minute chat or three hours. It’s also important to have a community space, somewhere where we know everyone’s names,” Ms Poole-Warren said. “We’re open 6am to 2pm but after we close we’ll be having workshops and community groups with local people to make crafts and homewares … we’ll have calligraphy classes, macrame, workshops on gut health, anything health or lifestyle-related. “This concept wouldn’t work everywhere but Alderley seems to be a really strong community with lots of young families and also older people who’ve been here a long time and remember the general store. “We want people to know they can come here for three minutes or sit for hours with a coffee and their laptop.” Alderley also rated as the most liveable suburb for young families, topping the scoreboard thanks to its strong results in categories that families often prioritised: open space (local parks), tree cover, access to schools and crime (showing how safe it is as a suburb). Alderley’s top ranking comes as no surprise to Place Newmarket agent Ross Armstrong, who said Alderley had quietly shed its reputation as the poor cousin of neighbouring suburbs like Grange and Wilston in recent years. “This is no longer a sleeping giant. Alderley is now getting the recognition it deserves … it’s now a blue-chip suburb,” Mr Armstrong said. “I’d say all of the areas around it are also very liveable – but things like trains and congestion really matter to people, which is what Alderley does really well. People are always looking for ways to reduce their travel time and a lot of Alderley you can either walk to the Alderley or Enoggera train stations. “There are so many people moving here from Sydney who won’t even look at a place unless it’s on a train line.” Accessibility to private schools was also why Alderley was popular with residents, he said. “There’s excellent schools around here, particularly private schools. People buy here specifically for that reason,” he said. “I’d also say the parks and cafes make it really liveable too. There’s a bike track that runs off the Banks Street Reserve which is really popular. All of that kind of thing really makes a difference to people’s decisions on where to live.” Ellen is a multi award-winning journalist who has worked at titles including the Sun-Herald, Brisbane Times and the Financial Times Group in London. 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Click here to get back to where you came from Home > News By Simon Hacker | 31st July 2024 A major Gloucestershire engineering firm with global operations in the oil and gas industry has entered administration with 450 workers being told that they can no longer be paid began operations in 1989 and was the creation of Bristol businessman Tony Shepherd who died in 2020,  named the business after his home village the family firm grew to have offices in India Punchline-Gloucester.com understands that some 450 staff were on the payroll Laying claim to have worked in 90% of the world's oil and gas producing nations the firm made equipment and provided maintenance and installation for hydrocarbon industries As well as exporting technology and skills and picking up a 2018 Board of Trade Award Alderley also created manufacturing facilities in the UAE part of the Group as SMS-Alderley since 2003 and based in Norfolk A statement posted on the firm's website confirmed that a team of three Grant Thornton administrators were overseeing the "affairs business and property of Alderley Plc (APLC) Alderley Systems Ltd (ASL) and Specialised Management Services Limited (SMS)" as of July 24 a letter from the administrators told staff: "I regret to have to inform you that the company is no longer in a position to make payments to you for services rendered by you you should regard your contract of employment with the company as terminated with immediate effect." It also advised former staff to complete the Redundancy Payments Service form RP1 online at gov.uk/claim-redundancy The letter added: "Your claim for pay in lieu of notice is effectively a claim for breach of contract as circumstances prevented you from working your notice period with the company You should do everything you can to reduce any loss you may suffer you should register as unemployed and claim any benefits you are entitled to." told investors: "It is pleasing to report that the Group's financial performance improved significantly during the year with turnover increasing to £56m (2021 - £40.5m) an increase of 38% (2021 loss before tax of £2.7m) which is a remarkable turnaround from last year's loss-making outcome." The report also indicated that order intake increased in 2022 by 104% the previous year's figure having been £38.3m had helped significantly increase the year-end backlog to £65.6m against 2021's £35.6m and had constituted a "far stronger point to begin 2023 trading" Mr Wilson's report also said that the Group had achieved a "promising degree of success in most respects" and had successfully cut operating costs by switching back-office support to India he also noted how Brent crude reached a price of more than $120 per barrel in March and May 2022 as the Russian embargo bit in the wake of Putin's war on Ukraine He added: "The situational hike in oil prices probably had minimal impact on Energy Company capital investment plans but it did highlight that many countries lack any sort of energy security plans with a worrying over-reliance on renewable energy After a decade of disinterest from many Governments in developing fossil fuels we now see renewed interest and acknowledgement that hydrocarbons must play a key energy source for many years to come This will hopefully provide a more stable platform for growth in our core market." it is also reported that extensive land at Park Farm had also been made part part of the Alderley PLC estate along with some 30 acres of land and gardens are reported to be remaining with the Shepherd family but land and property at nearby Hillesley and Tresham are believed to be tied up with the administration process; part of Alderley PLC's company classification ● Bristol-based commercial agents Hartnell Taylor Cook are seeking new occupants for the Wickwar headquarters of Alderley PLC with 27 car parking spaces and 4,474 sq ft of offices The agent said: "The accommodation is available by way of a new effectively fully repairing and insuring lease on terms to be agreed." 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Click here to get back to where you came from It’s been just over a year since Manchester’s iconic celebrity destination took over the former Piccolino site in Alderley Edge Yet the multi-million-pound fit-out is so elegant and well considered that it feels like a long-established destination Brass fixtures, bejewelled fabrics and low lighting make San Carlo the perfect match for your special occasion. And with an authentic Winter menu to explore – and Christmas Fayre Menu too (£46.95pp) served with the signature flair that’s turned this local family business into a £100m success story We started our meal with the house cured meats richly-flavoured sun dried tomatoes and hand-made crisp breads (San Carlo Antipasto to share – £15.95pp) There’s a moreish seafood platter to dive into and I particularly loved the combination of old school delights (think prawn cocktail chicken liver pate) with more authentic and traditional dishes such as lentil soup (Vellutata di Lenticchie San Carlo is an authentic Italian at heart – and mains cover all the bases Think tagliatelle with monkfish and lobster bisque (Tagliatelle Montecarlo £18.95) or pappadelle with slow-cooked duck ragu (from £13.95) San Carlo’s house edition combines fior di latte rocket and Grana Padano shavings (San Carlo Pizza the Calzone Salsiccia Piccante (£16.50) takes it’s heat from traditional cured Italian sausage my steak was subtly elevated by a green peppercorn and brandy sauce (Filetto al Pepe Verde while my friend loved the lemon sole with clams and asparagus A glance around the restaurant leads to plate envy – yet With the vineyards of Italy at their beck and call San Carlo celebrates tradition with a classy cocktails and fine wines by the glass and bottle We enjoyed a selection of house favourites I’ve yet to find an Italian dessert I don’t love and San Carlo’s dense bitter-sweet yet richly creamy tiramisu has made it onto my list of favourites (£9) as does my friend’s meringue with cream and fresh strawberries The menu includes a couple of new options too; peach and almond while I’ll be back to try the mini-dessert selection (£8 pp) and the hazelnut soft serve (Mantecato Alla Nocciola Former guests will know that San Carlo wears its occasion status on its sleeve I actually had my 40th birthday in one of their private dining rooms: it’s that kind of place you’ll see everyone from date night couples to families getting together people doing business and groups of friends hanging out and while San Carlo is obviously a familiar face around the region it’s the kind of friend you’ll always be happy to spend time with Enter your email address below to sign up for Manchester Wire’s email newsletter officers were called to reports of a collision on Wilmslow Road officers found that a collision had occurred between a black Lamborghini Huracan and a silver Mercedes E 220 d AMG but officers are now appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or may have any dashcam or CCTV footage of it to get in touch so they can better understand the circumstances of the moments that led up to the collision occurring of the Constabulary's Roads and Crime Unit “We would urge anyone who witnessed what happened or has any other information in relation to the incident to come forward “The same goes for anyone who may have any relevant CCTV You can report information to Cheshire Police via: http://www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us This is probably not the page you’re looking for