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BBC News
03-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse Councils' HQ approved
A new headquarters for two councils has been formally approved, more than 10 years after their last permanent base was destroyed by Oxfordshire District Council's (SODC) planning committee approved building the four-storey complex opposite Didcot Parkway train station on and Vale of White Horse District Council, which share staff, will use the building, having been based at Milton Park and Abbey House in Abingdon for the last had been based in Crowmarsh Gifford but that building was gutted in January 2015. The application for the new building was first submitted in August 2023 with the aim of being decided by May a number of amendments were made to the plans, which were submitted last November, in April and in June. SODC planning officers supported giving the new HQ planning permission. The authority received 45 objections from members of the public and three supporting comments. SODC and Vale Councils want to merge with West Berkshire Council to form Ridgeway Council, named after the ancient footpath that cuts through their any plans for local government reorganisation in Oxfordshire must be confirmed by the government. You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
BBC News
01-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Oxfordshire County Council plans demolition work in next HQ revamp
A council wants to demolish part of a building it plans to use as its new headquarters before adding a new extension. Oxfordshire County Council plans to sell its current HQ at County Hall in Oxford and to move to Speedwell Street across the city on the authority's website show it plans to knock down the north wing of Speedwell House but then add a five-storey extension to its north and west authority plans to move to Speedwell House in spring 2027, with County Hall set to become a hotel. Designs show that Speedwell House is expected to have a new council chamber, with capacity for up to 180 people, and new coroner's court, both on its first court is anticipated to have its own entrance from Speedwell council hopes the revamped building will "act as a catalyst for the regeneration of this administrative quarter of the city", with Oxford's magistrates' and crown courts nearby. About 1,000 of the authority's staff are expected to be based at Speedwell House but only about 30% of them are expected to work there at any one time. The building was granted permission by Oxford City Council in the early 1970s and has been used by the county council since would also get new windows and a balcony on the west side of the building if plans are council previously said any proceeds made on County Hall's sale would go towards work on Speedwell House. You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
BBC News
27-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
South Oxfordshire and Vale councils' new HQ set for approval
Long-standing plans for two councils' new headquarters are set to be approved next week after facing various Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) wants to build the new four-storey complex opposite Didcot Parkway train station after its last permanent base, in Crowmarsh Gifford, was destroyed by fire in and Vale of White Horse District Council, which share staff, would use the building, having been based in Milton Park and Abbey House in Abingdon for the last councillors look set to approve the project at a meeting on Wednesday. The application was first submitted in August 2023 with the aim of being decided by May 2024. But a number of amendments were made to the plans, which were submitted last November, in April and this planning officers have said the HQ, which would accommodate 305 staff, should be authority received 45 objections from members of the public and three supporting comments. SODC and Vale Council want to merge with West Berkshire Council to form Ridgeway Council as part of for local government government will have the final say on how councils are organised in Oxfordshire. You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
Free Malaysia Today
24-06-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
DAP to develop new HQ after 15 years at Jalan Pudu
DAP moved its national headquarters from Petaling Jaya to Jalan Yew, off Jalan Pudu, Kuala Lumpur, in 2010. (File pic) PETALING JAYA : DAP is set to develop a new national headquarters for the party after 15 years at its current base off Jalan Pudu in Kuala Lumpur. In a statement, DAP secretary-general Loke Siew Fook said the party's assistant national treasurer, Ng Sze Han, would lead the project. 'The central executive committee has resolved to embark on the development of a new party headquarters to accommodate its growing membership and increasing administrative needs,' Loke said. DAP moved its national headquarters from Petaling Jaya to Jalan Yew, off Jalan Pudu, in 2010. Loke also announced that DAP would set up a political school soon, with deputy chairman Nga Kor Ming to spearhead this initiative. He said the goal of the school was to 'institutionalise political education of the party and integrate political concepts across various levels of learning'. 'The party school will be tasked with training both party leaders and grassroots members, ensuring continuous political development,' he said. He also said DAP deputy secretary-general Steven Sim would chair a committee to plan and execute a series of events to celebrate the party turning 60 next year.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Fremont Federal Credit Union to build new HQ on old Kroger site
Fremont Federal Credit Union will build a new headquarters on the site of the former Kroger grocery store at 134 S. Fifth St. According to an announcement, the new headquarters will open in early 2027. The current location at 315 Croghan St. has been the credit union's hub since 1994, but the building is more than 100 years old and no longer meets the credit union's needs, CEO Nick Cray said. "As proud as we are of our history, it's time to build a future-ready space that reflects our vision and supports the exceptional work our employees do every day,' Cray said in the announcement. The new property is being developed by Janotta & Herner, a design-and-build firm based in Monroeville, Ohio. The new headquarters will feature more collaborative workspaces, upgraded technology and room to grow. Site preparation work will begin this summer, with construction taking place in 2026 and an anticipated move-in date of early 2027. Fremont Mayor Daniel Sanchez expressed his support for the move, calling it a large investment in both the credit union and the community. "Their plan of purchasing property that was in need of revitalization demonstrates their commitment to Fremont," Sanchez said in the announcement. "As my team and I work to attract new developments daily, I believe this project will spark more good things to happen in our community.' Fremont Federal Credit Union is a member-owned credit union that is committed to giving back to its members. Earlier this year, the board voted to give $500,000 back to its members through a special dividend, which will be distributed by June 30. Membership is open to anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Sandusky, Ottawa, Seneca, Wood, Hancock, Lucas and Fulton counties. On May 5, the credit union celebrated the grand opening of its seventh branch location in Bowling Green and its first in Wood County. At the event, the credit union announced a three-year partnership agreement to be the presenting sponsor of the Battle of I-75 Rivalry Series between the Bowling Green State University Falcons and the University of Toledo Rockets. 'As Fremont Federal Credit Union grows, one thing remains the same: a commitment to the people and communities we serve," Cray said. "We're proud to call Fremont home and look forward to serving our members – new and longtime – build brighter financial futures through our new facility.' This story was created by Jane Imbody, jimbody@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at or share your thoughts at with our News Automation and AI team. This article originally appeared on Fremont News-Messenger: Fremont Federal Credit Union plans future-ready HQ for 2027 opening Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
