Former England star kicks off new phase of development
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Be part of the buzz in Stockton
Mandale Group ’ s head of property development Joe Darragh at Dovecot Street in Stockton , where a refurbished unit is available .
Stockton Town Centre ’ s £ 38m regeneration has transformed the area into a bustling , award-winning zone for retail and entertainment .
Winner of the Rising Star category in the Great British High Street of the Year Awards , new paving , kerbs , seating and artwork have given the town centre area a bright new look for those visiting the diverse range of independent shops and national retail brands .
And close to the stunning water feature that sits at the heart of the transformation , Mandale Group has followed Stockton Council ’ s lead by completely refurbishing one of four retail units it owns on Dovecot Street .
Situated within a stone ’ s throw of both Wellington Square shopping centre and arts hub Arc , the 1,235 sq ft ground floor unit is next door to Wags and Whiskers Pet Boutique , Lily Nail Spa and a sweets shop , all run by clients of Mandale .
The unit has been fully refurbished including plastering , decoration , new flooring and integral roll shutters , while the shop front has been varnished and returned to its original condition .
One of the North-East ’ s leading property developers , Mandale believe the unit offers a real opportunity for a business that ’ s keen to be at the heart of the booming regeneration zone .
Joe Darragh , head of Mandale ’ s property development department , said : “ This unit really could be anything , so we ’ d highly recommend local retailers and entrepreneurs to get in touch and pay a visit . It ’ s a great location for a specialist shop .
“ When Stockton Council carried out such an outstanding regeneration job , Mandale decided to follow suit . There is a completely new look and feel about the area now , so it is becoming increasingly sought-after .”
Get in touch with Joe Darragh to arrange a viewing on 07973 908599 or email joe @ mandale . com
TRANSFLEX OPENS NEW FLAGSHIP HQ
North East commercial vehicle rental firm Transflex is celebrating after moving into new headquarters following a period of substantial growth .
The Stockton-headquartered company , which has three branches across the UK , has moved to its new site located at North Tees Industrial Estate , following a six-figure investment .
Established five years ago by cofounders Peter Abdale and Steve Smith , the flexible vehicle rental company is a fast growing business with ambitious growth targets for the year ahead .
Turnover for 2016 reached £ 16.1m which is set to increase to £ 20m this year with a series of expansions across the UK and investments in customer facilities planned . A new branch in Bristol is under construction and is set to open in May 2017 .
JD ’ S TEES STORE GETS £ 600K MAKEOVER
Teesside ’ s JD store reopened its doors following a 19-week refurbishment and £ 600,000 makeover .
The UK ’ s leading sports fashion retailer has a completely new look and setup , bringing Teesside shoppers an improved store with a bigger and better range of brands including Nike , Adidas , The North Face and Ellesse .
Store boss Lee Wyldbore said : “ Our new store has had a complete refresh and now offers an even broader choice for shoppers , including the latest collections and many exclusives in footwear , sport and streetwear as well as a great range of accessories from iconic brands .”
Teesside Park centre director Mike Clarke added : “ We ’ re making big investments at Teesside to make our shoppers ’ experience even better , and the new JD is the next step in this .”
Cleaning company scales heights of institute
A Stockton-based cleaning company has been given the job of brightening up the external cladding of a Middlesbrough landmark .
Precision Cleaning Northern had the task of cleaning the rare Turkish Limestone that covers one of the walls of Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art ( mima ).
Established now for 10 years , mima has become an integral part of the region ’ s art and culture scene .
Precision Cleaning Northern has been established for 13 years and has developed an excellent reputation for high quality external cleaning .
This latest work forms part of future plans for the business as it seeks to specialise in cleaning historical properties and unique properties of interest .
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Former England star kicks off new phase of development
Former Middlesbrough and Manchester United star Gary Pallister has helped to kick off the second phase of a new development of 64 contemporary homes in Eaglescliffe , Stockton .
Redcastle Homes ’ West Acres Park development features a range of three , four and five-bedroom family homes , with more than a third having sold over the past six months .
The Teesside house builder commenced building last year on West Acres , situated just off Durham Lane , close to Allens West railway station .
Redcastle Homes managing director Raj Singh said : “ West Acres is a beautiful development and we ’ re delighted that phase one has been extremely well received .”