Join the party as Hillington Park gets set to celebrate 75 years

MEPC are teaming up with Hillington Park’s social committee to organise a host of events to celebrate the Park’s 75th anniversary this year.

One event which is in the early stages of planning is a Family Spring Fete. This will be held at the Park on Sunday 28th April and the social committee is hoping YOU will get involved.

The committee is looking for people and businesses on the Park to take part and perhaps provide catering, stalls and family activities.

Your staff may have hidden baking or jewellery making talents and want to show them off. Or perhaps you are more interested in sport and want to organise a ‘Beat the Goalie’ competition. However you want to take part, the social committee would love to hear from you.

The Hillington Park Social Committee was set up by MEPC in late 2012 with a view to fostering the community spirit at Hillington Park.

Look out for opportunities to get involved: whether you are sporty or interested in crafts, nature or outings, we will be setting up a number of initiatives during 2013 including extended classes at the Hillington Park gym, a potential sporting challenge involving a range of activities, Yoga classes and beekeeping lessons.

And for the first time, we will be holding a Bike Week in May. Details on this to follow.

If you would like to get involved in any of the above, join the social committee at one of its meetings or merely express an interest in going along to the fete please contact Alison Clark on aclark@mepc.com or on 0141 883 5760.

Leeds Commercial Property Market 2013 Insight with Rick de Blaby

The commercial property market in Leeds has been subdued in recent years, but as we enter 2013, the city is seeing what could be the green shoots of a possible recovery.

Here, MEPC Chief Executive Rick de Blaby shares his thoughts on why he thinks the city can finally look forward with confidence, after years of having little to celebrate.

“The property market has not been at its strongest since the recession hit the UK in 2008, with new builds having to be put on hold due to a lack of confidence and financial backing,” said Mr de Blaby.

“However, many of these projects are now back underway due to growing optimism within the sector.

“The new Trinity Leeds Shopping Centre is leading the way but this could potentially be the tip of the iceberg in terms of developments.

“The office space market is also picking up considerably and many major companies are beginning to realise the vast potential that the city can provide for their businesses. I’ve personally had some exciting conversations which have further enhanced my belief in the sector.

“If you look at 2014, 2015, 2016, there are quite a lot of requirements coming through with nobody adding to supply in the city. That produces some exciting market dynamics.

“I believe we will see the start of some exciting developments in 2013, with more and bigger deals being done than we have seen for a few years.”

What do you think? Let us know us know your thoughts by tweeting us @wp_leeds using the hashtag #LeedsProperty.