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and two technicians,” he tells us. “Nine years ago, we honed our skills when we completed nearly 70 nursery settings over a two-year period. We were using money from the last Labour government, so we had an average of around £15,000-£40,000 to spend on each project if they needed it. It was a lot of projects, but it was like The Beatles’ years in Hamburg – we churned it out and really developed and fine-tuned our detail and skill. e also had numerous client-consultant meetings, allowing us to build up our contacts and reputation.” The next step The council is currently setting its sights on the next big project, working with Siglion, a development partnership aiming to shape Sunderland’s regeneration for the next 20 years. The success of the partnership working can already be seen on the ground, with the team providing support for the Music, Arts and Cultural Trust, which is restoring an Edwardian Fire station and converting it into a music, dance and leisure facility. “The Firestation is due to open in November and will be followed by a new auditorium, and the team
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