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Recent stories

Profits hold as Harrison calls on Government to do more
23 December 2008
Harrison is predicting its pre-tax profits will hold up again in 2008 despite the tough trading environment. But it warns that there are challenging times ahead in 2009 and is calling on the government to provide more help for the property and development sectors.
22 December 2008
Three months after the first students moved in, Harrison's new university halls of residence in Walmgate have been heralded a great success by residents and businesses.
Losing specs?  It's so short-sighted
29 October 2008
The government should have more vision than to impose unfair and destructive taxes on developers.
ISLANDS OF OPPORTUNITY
20 October 2008
5000 great reasons for retail investment say agents marketing three new retail units wiht a catchment of literally hundreds of new apartments at Sheffield's Kelham Island.
NEW STUDENT HALLS WILL CUT CRIME RISK
29 September 2008
Community police back Harrison's scheme to provide additional student accommodation in Walmgate, York, which they say will help cut crime in the area
MORE MOVES TO ESCRICK AS BUSINESS BOOMS
29 September 2008
Nick Hey Wealth Management is the latest business to move onto the Escrick Business Park, attracted by the quality of the development, its easy road access and excellent parking.
FORMER BUS-DEPOT SITE BUILDINGS JUST THE TICKET
12 September 2008
Builders Rok have handed over new student accommodation to York developers S Harrison Developments Ltd in preparation for the arrival of students later this month.
YORKSHIRE TREKKERS HELP ORPHANS IN NEPAL
5 September 2008
Ten orphans from one of the world's poorest regions are guaranteed a roof over their heads for another year, thanks to Yorkshire trekkers and charity New Futures Nepal.
ESCRICK BEATS THE GLOOM AS ANOTHER EXPANDING YORK FIRM MOVES IN
12 August 2008
An expanding York electrical control engineering firm is the latest successful business to move to Escrick Business Park.
DEVELOPERS SEEK VIEWS ON NEW STUDENT HOMES PLAN
23 June 2008
Plans for the revitalisation of a waterside site in York are being shown to the public next week. Gray's Wharf Ltd, a joint venture company between S Harrison Developments Ltd and the owners of the land adjacent to Wormalds Cut...
TREK SUCCESS!
22 June 2008
Organisers of the first Harrison Trek for Children in Nepal have hailed the event a resounding success. Over 200 walkers took to the grounds of Castle Howard and into the Howardian hills this weekend to raise money for charity New Futures Nepal...
TROLLEY BUSINESS GOES AGAINST THE FLOW – TO ESCRICK BUSINESS PARK
20 June 2008
Healthcare supply company Ashley Associates is the latest inward investor to move to Escrick Business Park – the new office and industrial development South of York.
Archaeology - kids dig it!
21 May 2008
Animal bones, mediaeval pottery, ancient ditches and barn posts – Pupils from Hovingham C of E Primary School were treated to them all when they visited a dig on a building site close to their school this week...
Focus is the key as developer S Harrison reports £6m profits
14 May 2008
Maintaining a balanced portfolio and a clear profit focus are vital ingredients for success in challenging times. That's the clear message from Yorkshire developer S Harrison Group Ltd...
Fastforward Scheme gives Tyneside flat buyers a boost
2 May 2008
Two bedroom apartments on Quayside are now available for just £120,000, thanks to a helping hand from a private developer...
HARRISON TAKES CENTRE STAGE IN £100 MILLION STRATFORD SCHEME
15 April 2008
Yorkshire team beats national and local rivals
6 March 2008
The new student accommodation scheme in the centre of York has been given the thumbs up by its future residents at a site visit this week. The accommodation services manager and a student represent...
NEW INDUSTRIAL UNITS JOBS BOOST FOR ESCRICK
3 March 2008
Work is nearing completion on 14 new warehousing and industrial units at S Harrison Development's Escrick Business Park on the A19, south of York. When completed, the new park will provide over 250 n...
27 February 2008
Harrison HQ scheme provides benchmark for green development in York York developer S Harrison has won council support for its green-driven revitalisation of the former Time Office – the first build...
22 February 2008
Lichfield District Council has been given the green-light by the Secretary of State for the Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) for the Friarsgate Scheme. This means the Council now has the right to buy t...
21 January 2008
An expanding Yorkshire care company will be the first business to move into Escrick Business Park this summer. The move reflects a significant interest in the new business location and, says develope...
14 January 2008
Building to start in Spring 2008 S Harrison Developments Ltd, the company behind the new £100 million Friarsgate scheme, has chosen its preferred contractor to build the new development which promi...
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