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Helping landowners unlock housing growth

The Government’s pledge yesterday to deliver up to 40,000 new homes on disused railway land will be a welcome move in tackling the UK’s housing shortage. By focusing on goods yards, former station buildings, and industrial sites, it recognises the development potential of land that is already well-located and often well-connected by public transport.  But […]

Women in Rail panel

Last week, Susan Fisher, Operations Director at SLC Property, was part of a panel at a Women in Rail event. The discussion brought together voices from both early-career professionals and senior leaders, sharing diverse perspectives on career development and leadership in the rail industry. The event also featured a special exhibition celebrating International Women in […]

Supporting the successful outcome of your mass transit project

Mass transit projects help to unlock economic opportunity, reduce road congestion and connect communities more efficiently. They are playing a key role in shaping the future of local transport with funding announced for light rail schemes in West Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, the West Midlands, as well as a recommitment of funding for major rail programmes […]

Matt embarks on Real Estate Management degree apprenticeship

Matt Cooney, Rail and Property Advisor at SLC Property, has recently begun a BSc Apprenticeship in Real Estate Management, marking an exciting new chapter in his professional development. Matt joined SLC Property nearly three years ago and has worked on projects such as University Station (for West Midlands Combined Authority), and current projects, Package 1 […]

Volunteering in Northumberland

Last week, two of our team joined Northumberland Line colleagues to take part in volunteering at the Woodhorn Museum in Ashington. The team was supporting a volunteering initiative to re-open a narrow gauge railway.  Under the guidance of museum volunteers, Alannah and Rosie rolled up their sleeves to lay ballast, position new sleepers, re-lay old track, […]

SLC Property announce two employee promotions

SLC Property has announced the promotion of Huon Campbell and Peter Eustance to Associate Directors. Russell Mills, Managing Director of SLC Property said: “Huon and Peter have been integral to our progress and also to supporting our clients in rail regulation and land assembly / acquisition. This recognises the impact they continue to make at SLC Property […]

Making the Northumberland Line happen

The Northumberland Line will launch its first passenger services on Sunday, December 15th 2024.  SLC Property has supported Northumberland County Council by submitting and managing the planning applications and associated property aspects needed for the new line.  Russell Mills, Managing Director of SLC Property, explains more about what it has been like to be involved […]

Allen Creedy

It is with great sadness that we have to inform you that Allen Creedy passed away on Thursday 28th November 2024. Allen worked in planning for over 40 years, both in public sector and private consultancy, before setting up Ethical Planning.  Allen was Director of Planning at SLC Property since 2015 and worked with clients, […]

SLC Property appoints Martin Farrington as new Chair

SLC Property, a national property consultancy providing a wide range of land and planning services, has announced the appointment of Martin Farrington FRICS as its new Chair, effective from 1 November. Martin has worked in local government for 35 years and was the Director of City Development at Leeds City Council. His work included leading […]

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