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Daily Record
6 days ago
- Business
- Daily Record
Property firm take over Hamilton Regent Shopping Centre earmarked for 'radical' redevelopment
The centre has been identified as a key site in South Lanarkshire Council's masterplan vision for the regeneration of Hamilton town centre. A property developer has acquired Hamilton's Regent Shopping Centre for an undisclosed sum. Tahir Ali, of national property development and asset management group Evergold, has had a series of "detailed discussions" with South Lanarkshire Council on the future of the town centre site which is part of a local authority masterplan to construct 450 new homes. Occupying a dominant position in Hamilton town centre, the centre's positioning and scale means that it makes up a significant proportion of the town centre core. The centre has been identified as a key site in South Lanarkshire Council's masterplan vision for the regeneration of Hamilton town centre to create a vibrant, accessible, and resilient town centre with a focus on living, leisure, healthcare and workspace as well as incorporating a significantly reduced retail element. Radical plans include reducing the town centre's vacant retail spaces by more than two-thirds, building houses and creating new leisure uses including an urban park. Lanarkshire Live previously reported that the sweeping changes would include knocking down both the Regent and New Cross shopping centres, repurposing or demolishing Bairds and the former Marks & Spencer, and creating a hotel or student accommodation on the site of Duke Street car park. Evergold say the redevelopment of Regent Shopping Centre "would by far" be the largest and most important repositioning project identified in the council's masterplan. Mr Ali said: 'We have already held a series of detailed discussions with South Lanarkshire Council and are looking forward to working closely with them, together with the current tenants, local community and key stakeholders, over the coming years to ensure the most productive use is continued to be achieved for this six-acre gateway site. 'The centre's previous owners have been judicious investors for Hamilton and continue to be through their ownership of the Palace Grounds Retail Park in the town centre. 'Our plans for the centre are aligned closely with the council's aim to have a diverse and sustainable mixed use town centre that not only serves its immediate catchment but also becomes a vibrant hub for the wider region. 'Over the coming months and years, we will explore the many ways that can be achieved." Alison Brown, Head of Enterprise and Sustainable Development at South Lanarkshire Council, said: 'As a council we have been in dialogue with Mr Ali for some months in respect of delivering the ambition of the Hamilton Town Centre Masterplan. We look forward to continuing to work with him as we move forward.' Evergold have instructed Calvin Molinari from Shepherd Chartered Surveyors to deal with new letting enquiries.
Scotsman
7 days ago
- Business
- Scotsman
Scottish shopping centre that could be demolished gets new owner
'Our plans for the centre are aligned closely with the council's aim to have a diverse and sustainable mixed use town centre' – Tahir Ali of property development and asset management group Evergold Sign up to our Scotsman Money newsletter, covering all you need to know to help manage your money. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A major South Lanarkshire shopping centre that could be demolished as part of regeneration plans has changed hands. Tahir Ali of property development and asset management group Evergold has acquired Hamilton's Regent Shopping Centre for an undisclosed sum. Several parties are said to have expressed interest in acquiring the centre, which covers a six-acre site, through the sales process. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Occupying a dominant position in the centre of Hamilton, the mall's positioning and scale means that it makes up a significant proportion of the town's core. Tahir Ali outside Hamilton's Regent Shopping Centre. The site has been identified as a key element in South Lanarkshire Council's masterplan vision for the regeneration of the town centre, with a focus on living, leisure, healthcare and workspace as well as incorporating a significantly reduced retail element. The plans could involve knocking down both the Regent and New Cross shopping centres while relocating existing retailers. The 'reconfiguring or redevelopment' of the Regent centre would be by far the largest and most important repositioning project identified in the masterplan. Ali said: 'We have already held a series of detailed discussions with South Lanarkshire Council and are looking forward to working closely with them, together with the current tenants, local community and key stakeholders, over the coming years to ensure the most productive use is continued to be achieved for this six-acre gateway site. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'The centre's previous owners have been judicious investors for Hamilton and continue to be through their ownership of the Palace Grounds Retail Park in the town centre.' He added: 'Our plans for the centre are aligned closely with the council's aim to have a diverse and sustainable mixed use town centre that not only serves its immediate catchment but also becomes a vibrant hub for the wider region.
Deccan Herald
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
Mount Litera wins global recognition at Rangotsav
Mount Litera Zee School, Kalaburagi, received the prestigious Global School Award at Rangotsav Celebration for its contribution to holistic education. Director Tahir Ali, Director Mr Naseer Ali, Principal Uma Yadav, and Administrator Rohit Ghatge accepted the award. Over 100 students won international art awards, with Yahya Ali and Bhoomika S. Pyatli securing top honours. Art teacher Sangita Das Gupta was praised for her mentorship. The recognition reflects the school's commitment to creativity, talent development, and global excellence.
Glasgow Times
14-05-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Labour MP faces standards probe over Commons spending rules
Tahir Ali, 53, faces a probe relating to 'office costs, travel and accommodation,' the Independent Parliament Standards Authority (Ipsa) said. The watchdog is examining whether payments made to Mr Ali through the Commons staffing and business costs scheme, which sets rules on what MPs can and cannot make claims for, 'should not have been allowed'. Mr Ali has served as MP for Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley, previously Birmingham Hall Green, since 2019. An Ipsa spokesperson said: 'The Compliance Officer for Ipsa has opened an investigation to determine whether Mr Tahir Ali MP has breached spending rules under Ipsa's Scheme of MPs' Staffing and Business Costs. 'The investigation relates to the MP's spending on office costs, travel and accommodation. 'No further information will be published until the investigation has concluded.' Mr Ali has been contacted for comment.
The Independent
13-05-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Labour MP faces standards probe over Commons spending rules
A Labour MP is being investigated by Parliament's expenses watchdog over his spending. Tahir Ali, 53, faces a probe relating to 'office costs, travel and accommodation,' the Independent Parliament Standards Authority (Ipsa) said. The watchdog is examining whether payments made to Mr Ali through the Commons staffing and business costs scheme, which sets rules on what MPs can and cannot make claims for, 'should not have been allowed'. Mr Ali has served as MP for Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley, previously Birmingham Hall Green, since 2019. An Ipsa spokesperson said: 'The Compliance Officer for Ipsa has opened an investigation to determine whether Mr Tahir Ali MP has breached spending rules under Ipsa's Scheme of MPs' Staffing and Business Costs. 'The investigation relates to the MP's spending on office costs, travel and accommodation. 'No further information will be published until the investigation has concluded.'
