﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cision News</title><link>https://news.cision.com</link><description>Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:53:40 GMT</pubDate><image><title>Cision News</title><width>146</width><height>60</height><link>https://news.cision.com</link><url>https://news.cision.com/Content/img/news-logo.png</url></image><item><title>WYG supports competition encouraging SMEs to use BIM</title><link>http://news.cision.com/wyg/r/wyg-supports-competition-encouraging-smes-to-use-bim,c9711464</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1797424</guid><description><![CDATA[Registration now open for BIM4SMEs Build Newcastle Live 2015 competition, 16-18 March
Programme, project management and technical consultancy WYG is delighted to support the BIM4SME Build Newcastle Live 2015 competition taking place on 16-18 March. The event offers participants in small and medium enterprises all over the UK the opportunity to use BIM freely, in a safe virtual environment. WYG also sponsors the Open BIM Build Live Award handed to the overall winner: www.buildearthlive.com/newcastle

As part of its ambitious programme to modernise the sector, the UK Government has called]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2015 16:22:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>WYG appoints Nigel Mattravers as UK Head of Waste and Resource Management</title><link>http://news.cision.com/wyg/r/wyg-appoints-nigel-mattravers-as-uk-head-of-waste-and-resource-management,c9707189</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1791723</guid><description><![CDATA[Programme, project management and technical consultancy, WYG, is delighted to announce the appointment of Nigel Mattravers as Head of its UK Waste and Resource Management team. Nigel will be instrumental in delivering benefits to the growing network of clients across the UK and building on the existing range of services that the company is offering in this sector.

Nigel brings a wealth of UK and international experience in the resource management sector. He is well known to the industry both from his previous positions with Grant Thornton and Mouchel Parkman, but also his professional]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2015 08:48:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Proactive engagement with local community secures strategic allocation of Greenfield land</title><link>http://news.cision.com/wyg/r/proactive-engagement-with-local-community-secures-strategic-allocation-of-greenfield-land,c9685382</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1758250</guid><description><![CDATA[Land East of Horndean in Hampshire identified as an allocation for strategic development in the emerging East Hampshire Allocations Plan
60 hectares of Greenfield land situated on the eastern edge of Horndean in Hampshire have been identified as an allocation for strategic development in the emerging East Hampshire Allocations Plan. This comes as a result of a proactive engagement campaign with local residents by lead consultant WYG throughout the application process. The firm also provided technical work related to the development proposal such as masterplanning, landscape design, transport,]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2014 14:56:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>WYG appointed to HCA Multidisciplinary Panel</title><link>http://news.cision.com/wyg/r/wyg-appointed-to-hca-multidisciplinary-panel,c9675866</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1743757</guid><description><![CDATA[Programme, project management and technical consultancy, WYG, was appointed to a four-year Homes and Communities Agency multidisciplinary panel on 30 October 2014.

This national panel will facilitate easy access to accredited specialists and experts, saving local authorities and other public sector organisations across the country valuable cost, time and procurement effort.

WYG offers users of the HCA panel a comprehensive range of professional services that uniquely allows a fully integrated approach to all types of projects, from land regeneration to new developments.

These]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2014 14:41:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ACE launches Northern Region Group and appoints WYG Director as Chair</title><link>http://news.cision.com/wyg/r/ace-launches-northern-region-group-and-appoints-wyg-director-as-chair,c9651298</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1707236</guid><description><![CDATA[Marc Davies, Head of Geo-Environment and Waste Resources at WYG, is appointed Chair of the Northern Region Group launched by Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE)
Leeds, United Kingdom, 26 September 2014 – Dr Nelson Ogunshakin OBE, Chief Executive Officer of Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE), announced on Wednesday the creation of a Northern Region Group representing ACE across Yorkshire and Humberside. This new regional group is to be Chaired by Marc Davies, Head of Discipline for Geo-Environment and Waste Resources at WYG, the global programme, project]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2014 14:26:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>WYG secures planning permission for Chester's Cultural Centre</title><link>http://news.cision.com/wyg/r/wyg-secures-planning-permission-for-chester-s-cultural-centre,c9649160</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1703901</guid><description><![CDATA[WYG secures planning permission for Chester's flagship scheme. Councillors unanimously approved plans for a £37.05 million Cultural Centre.
Leeds, United Kingdom, 23 September 2014 - The first major step in the regeneration of Chester’s city centre was given the green light on Thursday last week. Programme, project management and technical consultancy WYG secured planning permission for the project.  

Councillors unanimously approved plans for a £37.05m Cultural Centre, featuring a new theatre, library, 120 seat cinema, cafe and offices, based around the city’s former Art Deco Odeon]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2014 15:07:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>WYG acquires Alliance Planning consultancy</title><link>http://news.cision.com/wyg/r/wyg-acquires-alliance-planning-consultancy,c9642457</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1694253</guid><description><![CDATA[Global programme, project management and technical consultancy WYG becomes one of the largest planning consultancies in the UK following the acquisition of Alliance Planning on 10 September 2014.
Leeds, United Kingdom, 11 September 2014 – Global programme, project management and technical consultancy WYG is delighted to announce the merging of its planning division with Alliance Planning on 10 September 2014. This selective acquisition strengthens WYG’s offering in planning services, making it one of the largest planning consultancies in the UK. Steven Fidgett, Owner and Director of Alliance]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2014 08:43:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Multidisciplinary consultancy WYG invests in new offices in Southampton</title><link>http://news.cision.com/wyg/r/multidisciplinary-consultancy-wyg-invests-in-new-offices-in-southampton,c9625208</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1667575</guid><description><![CDATA[Programme, project management and technical consultancy WYG moves to new offices at the Pavilion in Southampton to accommodate the expanding team and support the growth of the business in the region.
From 11 August, WYG employees currently based in the company offices at Droxford and Lyndhurst will be based at the Pavilion Building, a new facility located on the Botleigh Grange Office Campus on the outskirts of Southampton. This move marks an important milestone in the company’s expansion, supporting further growth and allowing the team to offer a broad range of services from one office.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2014 12:46:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>WYG Ecology team grows in Scotland</title><link>http://news.cision.com/wyg/r/wyg-ecology-team-grows-in-scotland,c9623126</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1664263</guid><description><![CDATA[Programme, project management and technical consultancy WYG strengthens its ability to deliver ecology services to clients in Scotland with two new appointments in Edinburgh.
Joining one of the UK’s largest teams of professional ecologists, Gary Sinclair and Nicola Tyrrell have taken up new roles as Principal Ecologists. Together, they bring additional skills and extensive new experience within the ecological consultancy and environmental management services at WYG. These appointments consolidate further the multidisciplinary team of experts already based in Scotland.
Gary Sinclair has over]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2014 11:04:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Team success and growth for WYG, Manchester</title><link>http://news.cision.com/wyg/r/team-success-and-growth-for-wyg--manchester,c9604837</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1637855</guid><description><![CDATA[Press release
19 June 2014
Team success and growth for WYG, Manchester  

Multidisciplinary consultancy, WYG has announced a new Head of Planning for its Manchester office and has awarded a number of promotions to employees within its Planning team in recognition of their efforts in growing the business in the North West.

Paul Shuker is promoted to Head of Planning after more than a decade with the company.  His role will include providing planning advice to a range of private and public sector clients on retail, residential and mixed-use development.  In addition, Paul is currently]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2014 07:45:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Upper Quartile and WYG secure multi-million Libyan employment programme contract</title><link>http://news.cision.com/wyg/r/upper-quartile-and-wyg-secure-multi-million-libyan-employment-programme-contract,c9577638</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1596599</guid><description><![CDATA[30 April 2014
Press release
Upper Quartile and WYG secure multi-million Libyan employment programme contract

International economic strategy consultancy, Upper Quartile, has secured the latest contract for its partnership with multidisciplinary consultancy, WYG.

The partners have been awarded a competitive £2.5million Department for International Development (DFID) contract, to deliver the creation of jobs for 18 to 35 year olds in Libya.

Following the conflict in the country, the Arab Partnership[1] (http://file://leeds2/data/Management/Group%20Communications/News%20stories/2014/]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2014 14:11:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>WYG welcomes new associate director to strengthen energy team</title><link>http://news.cision.com/wyg/r/wyg-welcomes-new-associate-director-to-strengthen-energy-team,c9573142</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1589901</guid><description><![CDATA[Press release
23 April 2014
WYG welcomes new associate director to strengthen energy team

WYG is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Sjenitzer who has recently joined as Associate Director.  Based at the Cumbria office, Simon will be helping to establish the strategic direction of energy and climate change business within the energy team and will be responsible for joining up all relevant capabilities under one umbrella to create a unified approach for WYG’s clients.

Simon comments on current market conditions: ‘As highlighted by recent developments reported in the media,]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2014 13:59:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>WYG makes key strategic planning appointment</title><link>http://news.cision.com/wyg/r/wyg-makes-key-strategic-planning-appointment,c9560711</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1570349</guid><description><![CDATA[Multidisciplinary consultancy, WYG, is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Tennant who joins the team in London as Director and Head of Planning.  Christopher will strengthen, lead and provide a new direction for the London planning team in a period of growth and investment for WYG.

As a Chartered Town Planner with almost 20 years experience in the public and private sectors, Christopher brings a wealth of experience to WYG, including the management and delivery of major development projects across the UK. 

He joins WYG from international architects, Scott Brownrigg,]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2014 09:55:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>WYG announces acquisition of Delta Partnership Solutions Limited</title><link>http://news.cision.com/wyg/r/wyg-announces-acquisition-of-delta-partnership-solutions-limited,c9549679</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1554314</guid><description><![CDATA[Press release
11 March 2014

WYG announces acquisition of Delta Partnership Solutions Limited

WYG is pleased to announce the expansion of their international business with the acquisition of specialist international development consultancy, Delta Partnership Solutions Limited. 
Formed in 2000, Delta is an established business boasting an experienced team of permanent consultants and a large network of associates dedicated to improving the lives of people living in poverty. Delta has worked with a range of clients including the governments of Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda, the bi-lateral]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2014 15:05:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>WYG secures new contract with Sainsbury’s</title><link>http://news.cision.com/wyg/r/wyg-secures-new-contract-with-sainsbury-s,c9546580</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1549730</guid><description><![CDATA[Press release
5 March 2014

WYG secures new contract with Sainsbury’s

After retendering its town planning services, Sainsbury’s has confirmed it is to continue its long-term relationship with WYG by awarding a new 3 year contract across the South East, South West, Wales and the West Midlands for its main store estate.   

Multidisciplinary consultancy WYG, has provided town planning services to Sainsbury’s for over 25 years, helping them to build new stores, extend existing ones and create other improvements to their estate.  Their support has helped them regain the ‘No 2’ UK]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2014 10:20:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>WYG welcomes new associate to strengthen waste management team</title><link>http://news.cision.com/wyg/r/wyg-welcomes-new-associate-to-strengthen-waste-management-team,c9520087</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1510846</guid><description><![CDATA[Press release 
13 January 2014

WYG welcomes new associate to strengthen waste management team

Multi-disciplinary consultancy, WYG has appointed Jeff Evans as an Associate to strengthen its waste management team who will be based at headquarters in Leeds aiming to spearhead business development in the North.

Jeff brings a wealth of experience to the role from working in both the public and private sector and has a PhD in Environmental Engineering. His previous role was as Waste Partnership Manager for the York and North Yorkshire Waste Partnership responsible for co-ordinating the]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2014 12:00:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>WYG makes two senior appointments in Edinburgh</title><link>http://news.cision.com/wyg/r/wyg-makes-two-senior-appointments-in-edinburgh,c9509088</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1494117</guid><description><![CDATA[Press release
6 December 2013

WYG makes two senior appointments in Edinburgh

Multi-disciplinary consultancy, WYG is pleased to announce two key appointments at their offices in Edinburgh. Richard Phillips joins as Director and Head of Planning in Scotland and Lisa Russell as Planning Associate. Together, Richard and Lisa will help strengthen the planning team based in Scotland.

Richard brings a wealth of experience to WYG, including managing and delivering major development projects. As a chartered town planner with almost 25 years experience in the public and private sector, he]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2013 10:16:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>WYG’s Chief Executive wins prestigious award</title><link>http://news.cision.com/wyg/r/wyg-s-chief-executive-wins-prestigious-award,c9499324</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1478971</guid><description><![CDATA[Press release
WYG’s Chief Executive wins prestigious award
15 November 2013 

WYG Chief Executive Officer, Paul Hamer is celebrating after picking up the Association for Consultancy and Engineering’s Sterling Award on Wednesday night (13 November) at ACE’s European CEO of the Year Awards at The Dorchester in London.

The award was presented by Huw Edwards, BAFTA award winner, and Sir John Armitt, former Head of ODA and formed part of the ACE Centenary Gala Dinner, celebrating 100 years of consultancy and engineering excellence.

Chair of the judging panel, Baroness Jo Valentine said:]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2013 15:20:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>WYG highly commended on remediation work</title><link>http://news.cision.com/wyg/r/wyg-highly-commended-on-remediation-work,c9496177</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1474379</guid><description><![CDATA[Press release
WYG highly commended on remediation work
11 November 2013 

The Maze Long Kesh Regeneration site has received a highly commended award at the prestigious Brownfield Briefing Awards 2013, for ‘Best Use of a Combination of Remediation Techniques’.

Geo-environmental specialists WYG received the award for work they have undertaken on the Maze Long Kesh site in Northern Ireland. The work on the site was highly commended for delivering a cost effective and durable solution for the client who significantly reduced the pollution burden across the 347 acre site.

The work on]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2013 13:52:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Prestigious awards for WYG in Poland</title><link>http://news.cision.com/wyg/r/prestigious-awards-for-wyg-in-poland,c9490505</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1465594</guid><description><![CDATA[Press release
30 October 2013

Prestigious awards for WYG in Poland
 

International consultancy, WYG is celebrating in Poland after picking up not one but two prestigious awards.

Last month saw WYG receive the title of ‘Ambassador of the Polish Economy 2013’ in the ‘Partner of foreign companies’ category at the fifth annual Business Centre Club awards.
The title of ambassador is awarded to Polish companies that promote Poland in the international arena as a reliable business partner, contribute to the economic development of the country and build credibility and trust in Poland]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2013 15:42:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>WYG announces acquisition of Higham &amp; Co</title><link>http://news.cision.com/wyg/r/wyg-announces-acquisition-of-higham---co,c9480473</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1450357</guid><description><![CDATA[Press release
11 October 2013

WYG announces acquisition of Higham & Co

Multi-disciplinary consultancy WYG is pleased to announce the expansion of their team in Manchester with the acquisition of chartered planning and property advisers, Higham & Co. 
With over 23 years of practicing in Manchester, Higham & Co is a well established business boasting a team comprising six chartered town planners who each have a wide range of planning skills with a particular focus on major residential and commercial projects. 

David Lowin, Head of Planning at WYG said: ‘We are delighted to announce]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2013 08:41:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>WYG appoints new director</title><link>http://news.cision.com/wyg/r/wyg-appoints-new-director,c9480153</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1449853</guid><description><![CDATA[Press release
10 October 2013

WYG appoints new director  

Multi-disciplinary consultancy WYG is delighted to announce the appointment of Charles Lewis as Director for Private Sector Development in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) with effect from 7 October.  

Charles joins WYG from EC Harris, a built asset consultancy based in Prague, where as an Equity Partner he was responsible for developments with multi-national companies and regional client accounts across CEE.  With almost 30 years experience in the industry, 18 years spent in CEE, Charles will further strengthen WYG’s]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2013 14:01:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Renewables start flowing from Dundee</title><link>http://news.cision.com/wyg/r/renewables-start-flowing-from-dundee,c9476300</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1444307</guid><description><![CDATA[Press release
3 October 2013
Renewables start flowing from Dundee
SBA, part of the WYG Group, is helping put the port and city of Dundee well and truly on the renewable energy map by providing expert transport planning and engineering advice to allow the construction of a major new wind farm in Aberdeenshire.

Commissioned by specialist hauliers Give Svaergods Transport Limited, SBA has been tasked with identifying the best route to Mid Hill Wind Farm, which is currently under construction for Fred Olsen Renewables.

SBA identified Dundee as the most suitable port for the deliveries]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2013 10:48:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>WYG develop new opportunities in Scotland</title><link>http://news.cision.com/wyg/r/wyg-develop-new-opportunities-in-scotland,c9473556</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1440171</guid><description><![CDATA[Press release

27 September 2013
WYG develop new opportunities in Scotland

Multi-disciplinary consultancy WYG will host its annual client networking event on 3October 2013.  Paul Hamer, WYG Chief Executive will be joined by senior colleagues and clients at the bespoke event in Edinburgh.
The  event aims to help build awareness of the ‘hot’ topics within the industry, as well as provide an opportunity for clients and WYG people to meet and network with clients and other professionals working in the built environment.

WYG’s offices in Scotland have undergone a dramatic]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2013 17:30:53 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>