Spotlight on Chesterfield and Sheffield City Region at MIPIM 2015

Interest in Chesterfield and Sheffield City Region at international property trade show MIPIM 2015 will be at an all-time high following a wave of substantial investments in the area.

Chesterfield has seen particularly high-profile publicity in recent months following the Prime Minister’s announcement of the £400m leisure and visitor attraction Peak development – a joint venture partnership between Birchall Properties in the UK and US firm Grand Heritage Hotel Group.

Private sector support for the City Region’s presence at MIPIM has reached record levels this year, as growing numbers of top businesses join the mission, further underlining its significant business potential. The delegation is made up of top business names from across the area including Chesterfield Champion Henry Boot, and will be supported by public sector representatives whose attendance will show investors the strength and importance of local public-private partnership working.

The City Region’s delegation will capitalise on growing interest in 2015 in regional property outside of London. A recent study by Nabarro, an international law firm with offices in Sheffield, showed that property investors expect regional property to rise in attractiveness over the next two years.

Martin McKervey, Partner at Nabarro and Sheffield City Region Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) Board member, said:

“The business for property in Sheffield City Region is buoyant and the level of interest in our offer is very high. This year’s programme of activity for the festival is bigger and better than ever before – we are confident in what we have to offer and in our ability to engage with an international audience. This tight schedule of seminars, events and pre-arranged meetings has been designed tell investors about the incredible depth and breadth of opportunity available in Sheffield City Region.”

This year, Sheffield City Region has joined forces with Leeds City Region for MIPIM 2015, in order to demonstrate the connected ambition of both regions. As two of the foremost economic forces in the Northern Powerhouse, the two City Regions will be showcasing the investment ready opportunities that will drive economic growth in the North. The Sheffield City Region will also be working with partners from the Midlands in the neighbouring D2N2 area (Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire) to promote the strong links and shared economic priorities.

James Newman, Chairman of Sheffield City Region LEP said: “In such a highly competitive market place, working together and having a connected ambition can only strengthen our proposition. Our focus for MIPIM 2015 is to build upon the success our city regions experienced at MIPIM UK in October and to showcase the economic potential we both have.”

To find out more information about Sheffield City Region’s attendance at MIPIM 2015 or to join the delegation, visit www.sheffieldcityregion.org.uk/MIPIM

Image: Peak Masterplan by Stanton Williams (Retina Images)