Putting our best boot forward…
On 13 September Volterra participated in the IBI Group Construction Cup, a five-a-side charity football tournament featuring 40 teams from across the industry.
Despite being relative minnows up against some large multinational firms, we won 3 of our 4 group games to qualify for the knockout stages where we lost narrowly to one of the eventual finalists. Star performer Luke Thurley bagged 12 of our 16 goals, whilst new recruits Ian Mwiti and Ross Bateman seamlessly slotted into the team before starting work with us the following Monday!
An enjoyable time was had by all and it was great to participate in an event that supported Mates in Mind, a charity dealing with mental wellbeing in the workplace.
A warm welcome to Ian and Ross
Recent additions to our specialist team are economic graduates Ross Bateman and Ian Mwiti. We hope they will enjoy working with us!
Alex to sit on the Mayor’s Infrastructure Young Professional Panel
Bridget awarded CBE
We’re delighted to announce that Bridget Rosewell, a founder of Volterra, has been awarded a CBE for services to the economy in the New Year’s Honours list.
The New Year’s Honours list 2019, published on Saturday 29 December, recognises the outstanding achievements of people across the United Kingdom.
Volterra in Auckland
NZ Transport Agency's called upon Volterra's expertise to investigate the case for a Light Rail between the city centre and Mangere. Read more
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Say hello to our three new recruits
We have been recruiting and are delighted to welcome three new starters this week – from left to right: Peter Reddy, George Beardon and Elizabeth Bamford.
Game of football anyone…?
Volterra has worked for Arriva Trains on several projects in the past, providing economics and demand/revenue forecasting services for franchise bids including the successful Northern Rail bid and recent submission for the East Midlands franchise. But when Arriva contacted us recently, for once it wasn’t to make use of our transport economics expertise – instead they challenged us to a football match!
This was a great opportunity to practice what we preach about the health benefits of staying active. We got people from all levels of the team involved- ranging from Paul Buchanan, one of the Partners at Volterra, to our newest graduate recruit who was not due to start until the following week!
The closely fought 8-a-side match took place on 8 October near Russell Square in central London and ended with us securing a thrilling 4-3 victory with the final kick of the game.
We always enjoy getting to know our contacts better with social events like these outside the usual office environment. If anyone fancies participating in a football match (or indeed a different activity) with us please contact Kieran Arter: karter@volterra.co.uk
Alex O’Byrne promoted to Associate
We’re delighted to announce a promotion within the Volterra team. Alex O’Byrne has been promoted to Associate.
Alex has contributed to and led many complex projects whilst at Volterra. These include the socio-economic assessment of Battersea Power Station, a pre-opening evaluation of Crossrail, the wider economic benefits of specific rails schemes in England, Ireland, Toronto and Northern Ireland, and studies valuing the economic contribution of Victoria, Aldgate, Old Street, South Bank and the Oxford Street to London’s economy.
Secretary of State for Communities announces appointment of Mrs Bridget Rosewell to chair the review
Communities Secretary Rt. Hon James Brokenshire MP announced on Friday 22 June the appointment of Volterra founder Bridget Rosewell to chair the Independent Review into Planning Appeal Inquiries.
The review has been set up with the aim of reducing the time it takes to determine inquiries established to resolve disputed planning proposals, whilst ensuring quality decision making.
Commenting on her new role, Mrs Rosewell said: “The Planning Inspectorate’s role in arbitrating disputed planning applications is vital, but the current inquiry process is very drawn out. I’m thrilled to be appointed the Chair of this review and look forward to exploring the real solutions that could speed up and improve the process and give greater certainty to those with an interest in a development or who are affected by it.”
For more information and the press release in full, please visit the Read more
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