Workplace pensions providers TPT Retirement Solutions will move into Aire Park’s new commercial building, 3 South Brook Street, Vastint UK, the developer behind Leeds’ new 24-acre mixed-use district, has revealed. Established more than 75 years ago, TPT is taking 23,261 sq ft across the 5^th floor of the building, which will include meeting rooms, collaboration spaces and workspace for its 250+ strong team. The pensions specialist is set to move from its current Canal Wharf offices and relocate to 3 South Brook Street as one of the building’s first occupiers, as it looks to grow its presence in the city. This is the second letting at Aire Park with TPT joining law firm Devonshires in the city’s newest Grade A office space. Aire Park’s new commercial district, South Brook Street will feature almost ¾ million sq ft of new office space on Leeds South Bank. The first two buildings on South Brook Street have already created space for over 2,000 workers, offering 190,000 sq ft of commercial space. Michael Cronin, head of portfolio at Vastint UK, said: “We’re delighted to welcome TPT to the Aire Park community. Our ambition was always to create a thriving business hub at South Brook Street, which sits alongside and supports the wider mixed-use offer within this once in a generation transformation project. “Once complete, Aire Park, will feature over 800,000 sq ft of Grade-A offices, creating space for over 10,000 workers, we’re pleased to have TPT onboard from the outset of this exciting new commercial district within the Leeds South Bank and look forward to the future together.” Helen Taylor, Chief People Officer of TPT Retirement Solutions, said: “We’re looking forward to moving into our new office space in Aire Park. The site is ideal to support the future growth of our business and attract new talent. Our decision to move to Leeds’ new business community demonstrates our continued commitment to the local economy.” The Aire Park development as a whole will span 24 acres of the city’s South Bank, delivering an eight-acre public park, over 1 million sq ft of commercial space and 1,400 homes.

Ashok Leyland’s electric bus subsidiary, Switch Mobility, is reviewing the future of its Sherburn, North Yorkshire plant as part of a consultation process that could lead to its closure. The move aims to turn Switch UK’s operations profitable amid ongoing challenges in the UK bus manufacturing sector.

The Sherburn facility contributed just 0.6% of Ashok Leyland’s total sales for the fiscal year ending March 2023. The company has stated it will not invest additional funds into Switch UK, which lost £20–21 million this year. If the plant closes, around 240 employees may remain with the company.

Despite the potential closure, Switch Mobility will continue UK operations through its Rotherham, North Yorkshire, and Thurrock, Essex plants, fulfilling existing orders and providing aftermarket services. The company is shifting focus to India’s growing electric bus market, which expects to break even on an EBITDA basis by March 2025 and achieve net profitability the following year.

The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority has opened a final consultation on its local plan, which will guide development in the national park until 2040. The consultation focuses on whether the plan is “sound” and allows for public feedback on potential changes.

The plan outlines policies for housing, business development, and rural enterprise, with a target of 50 new homes per year. A key policy introduces a principal occupancy condition to prevent new homes from becoming second homes or holiday lets. The plan also includes measures for nature recovery and climate resilience.

Following the consultation, an independent inspector will review the plan. If approved, it is expected to be adopted in early 2026.