Looking at existing renewable contracts now can protect new contract income in the future Farmers and landowners with existing wind turbine and renewable energy contracts are being urged to start planning for the future, with a warning that leaving decisions until the final years of their contracts could mean missing significant financial opportunities or being […]
Category Archives: Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
Rural News, Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
Powering the Cumbria Ring – what farmers need to know
04
Aug
Aug
Cumbria Ring infrastructure project – top five considerations for landowners faced with infrastructure issues Farmers and landowners across Cumbria are being affected by a major new electricity transmission upgrade, known as the Cumbria Ring. Over £1 billion is being invested by SP Electricity North West (ENW) to modernise the energy infrastructure, but many of those […]
Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
Infrastructure issues – What Are Your Rights as a Tenant Farmer
24
Jun
Jun
Martin Hall, Senior Director at Davidson & Robertson, says, “It’s important for all farmers to know their rights when infrastructure issues affect or cross their land.” Davidson & Robertson (D&R) has over 25 years of experience supporting farmers facing infrastructure issues, helping fully explain the process, rights and obligations, and the potential impact on farmers’ […]
Renewable Energy and Storage, Rural News, Rural Sales, Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
Farming Through Uncertainty Seminar
02
Jun
Jun
Davidson & Robertson is holding a breakfast seminar on Thursday, 18th June at the Rural Centre – next door to the Royal Highland Show. This is an uncertain time for farming, from war affecting input prices to generational taxation changes and Net Zero policy conflicting with food security. It is now more important than ever […]
29
Apr
Apr
Alasdair Allan, Associate Director, has outlined the most recent changes to infrastructure projects across Scotland and Northern England – including new ones in the pipeline. Aberdeenshire: Kintore – Tealing new 400kV line. The final route for this project has been outlined, but is now subject to a public enquiry, which is likely to create uncertainty […]
29
Apr
Apr
As the number of renewable energy projects increases, more land managers will be affected by ancillary work required to enable these projects. It is essential that you negotiate the land rights before work starts. D&R has a team of infrastructure specialists who can advise you on what actions to take from the outset. You may […]
Net Zero, Rural News, Rural Property, Rural Sales, Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
New Senior Associate joins Davidson & Robertson team
20
Apr
Apr
Davidson & Robertson (D&R), the rural experts with offices across Northern England and Scotland, has strengthened their senior team with the appointment of Tracey Jackson as Senior Associate. A qualified Chartered Surveyor with over fifteen years of experience, Tracey Jackson brings a wealth of expertise in rural surveying having held senior positions both in the […]
Net Zero, Rural News, Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
Helpline for Cumbria Farming Network members
09
Mar
Mar
New launch: Helpline for a farming network’s members faced with infrastructure issues in Cumbria Davidson & Robertson (D&R) has partnered with The Cumbria Farmer Network (TCFN), providing a free helpline to support members faced with infrastructure issues. Demand for support is growing as the Cross Border Connection Project and other infrastructure projects gather pace. The […]
03
Feb
Feb
Farmer and Land Agent Kerry Clark has been promoted to Senior Land Agent at Davidson & Robertson, in recognition of her expanding role supporting landowners and occupiers affected by infrastructure projects and her increased level of responsibility across regional infrastructure schemes. With a lifetime of farming experience, her previous role as NFUS Regional Manager for […]
Net Zero, Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
New announcement on the Cross Border Connection project
01
Jan
Jan
The Cross Border Connection (Galashiels to Cumbria) is a joint development between SPEN in Scotland and National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) in England. The two parties are working closely on the project, with SPEN at least a year ahead of their English counterpart who has only just announced consultations. Both will need to be aligned […]
