I am a Nottingham based Chartered Surveyor and Share-holding Director of Innes England – Commercial Property Advisors. I specialise in advising owners in the management of property and generally in the education sector (schools, further education and higher education establishments). I also deal with Landlord & Tenant matters – notably dilapidations claims (at the end of leases) – for both landlords and tenants. I carry out valuations for a number of organisations – mostly of specialist property. I also do expert witness work. From 2011 I have responsibility for Business Development.
If I were a barcode.... this would be it!
I originally trained as an Architectural Technician, but since 1983 have been working in Surveying. I trained at Walker Walton Hanson and qualified there. I then worked at Savills and briefly at Fisher Hargreaves Proctor. I joined Innes England in 1999. I am an Equity Director and work out of the Nottingham office, but my work takes me across the UK.
You can read a bit about me on my firms website here. You can also follow my firm on Twitter here
I am also a member of Business Champions – an organisation run by emda.
I was an assessor for the 2010 Civic Trust Awards.
I am a Licenced Assessment of Professional Competence Assessor for the RICS – examining on Landlord & Tenant matters, Valuation and Asset Management. I usually sit on panels twice each year. I also assist my firms APC candidates.
Until recently I was Co-Chairman of the United Charities of Abel Collin. This is a charity providing accommodation in Beeston Nottingham for independent living for people with limited income. We completed 4 new bungalows in 2009 – which were opened by The Sheriff of Nottingham. You can see some images of the bungalows here.
My current ‘voluntary’ work project is likely to be the extension of the Bromley House Library in Nottingham. With HLF applications this one will be quite a challenge! I am a member of this wonderful place…
I am also a member of the Advisory Board to the Sheriff’s Commission – looking at exploiting the Robin Hood brand for the benefit of Nottingham. We aim to put Robin Hood back in Nottingham – where he belongs! Work on the first part of the commissions study has concluded, we are hoping to keep the project moving forward despite the Comprehensive Spending Review in 2010.
In what little spare time I have I try to play golf (struggling to get the handicap below 15) and squash at the rather excellent Nottingham Squash Club in The Park Nottingham. I occasionally play for Nottingham 6 squash team – at number one or two string. I also cycle on my Scott CR1 Road Bike – but not as much as I would like!
I have my own Twitter account – which you can follow here – but I am not a big twitterer!
And you will find me on LinkedIn
I am a Apple convert – and own several Macbooks – the one I carry around is now an 11″ mac book air. I have an iPad which I think is brilliant. I love the fact that my Mac stuff just works. And the simplicity and connectivity of the software. I am moving towards ‘pages’ for my written word, and powerpoint is nowhere near the simplicity of ‘keynote’. I love ‘cloud’ computing – which means I have copies of documents and work in progress on all of my mac machines simultaneously. As you might expect the phone is an iphone 4 – which is brilliant for what I do – with real time email / calendar – and it makes calls too!
You can skype me at timgarrattnottm
December 26th, 2009 at 13:29
Hi Tim,
Are there any open calls for ideas to sort out the Broadmarsh area ? Alot in the press recently with regards to Westfields plans.
I have a radical idea, as a lay man with an interest in seeing my home city thrive, what can I do to put an idea forward?
A great site you’ve created here!
Keith,
December 26th, 2009 at 13:38
Hi Keith – thanks.
Yes there is a fair amount in the press (and comment behind the scenes) about Westfield. I understand that they are now looking at refurbishment – as the heady days of comprehensive redevelopment are (sadly) behind us. But even some form of refurbishment would be better than leaving the centre to wither on the vine?
If your ideas are ‘Robin Hood’ centric then the best forum is via the Sheriff’s Commission. I can put you in touch -if you send me your details to my work email address – tgarratt@innes-england.com.
Hope this helps – regards, Tim
March 3rd, 2010 at 16:14
Kimberley battles goliath high street to break ghost town mould
The number of empty shops on the high streets has trebled since the start of the credit crunch. A report shows 12.4 per cent of shops in town centres are empty, compared to 4 per cent in the summer of 2007, with East Midlands towns being hit hard due to the recession.
On Saturday 6th March Kimberley town launches the largest Farmers Market in the area in over a century in a bid to take on the big names in today’s high street, support local businesses and differentiate rather than become a ghost town.
The concept is the brain child of Richard Robinson local councillor, Nick Palmer local Labour MP and Kimberley ethical entrepreneur Rebecca Gray, owner of Fresh Cargo. In a bid to ensure small town high streets can survive in the Broxtowe area against the goliath brands, on-line shopping and the aftermath of the recession, this initiative brings farmers and ethical producers together to offer, “Not On The High Street Products and Brands”.
The team have produced a template that moves farmers markets into the 21st century while supporting local business. With a combination of fresh or organic produce, combined with fairly traded goods at fair prices, it is a formula not seen on the high street. Richard Robinson, local councillor says, “Our research highlighted through the ‘Retail Markets Alliance’ that a Farmers Market increases the local economy wealth with local shopkeepers stating that market days were their busiest days”.
As part of a regeneration program for Kimberley this Farmers Market hopes to become a mark of excellence in the area so it can be transferred to other towns, Nick Palmer local Labour MP said, “The idea is a classic example of how the community can come together, forge alliances and create something that supports the locals, current high street and producers. We created the catalyst but the community has developed the formulae for success on their own, it’s is a remarkable achievement”
Kimberley Farmers Market has attracted some of the biggest names and sponsorship from Fresh Cargo. Rebecca Gray said, “It’s my home, it’s my high street, it’s my future. It makes sense to do what I can and I know the Kimberley people will support what we are doing”.
Kimberley Farmers Market has attracted 21 stalls and now has a waiting list. On the day Kimberley locals will be able to buy fresh trout, ostrich, curry sauces, chilli sauces, fresh eggs, organic chocolates, fresh fudge, organic vegetables, fresh cakes, fresh cheese, fresh soups, fresh stews, recycled bags and homeware, fair trade jewellery and organic cosmetics.
March 3rd, 2010 at 16:22
Luke, as someone who worked at Kimberley Brewery (albeit briefly) I have an interest in the area. I also looked at the Brewery last year for a potential occupier, but regrettable this came to nothing – partly due to the state of the market.
I think your idea is great – and I wish you well!
Anything that brings people back to an area must be good. As a matter of interest, one of the ideas from the Sheriff’s Commission for Nottingham City Centre is to re-invent a market – a medieval market!
April 9th, 2010 at 23:29
Hi Tim,
Found your site on my tag surfer today and found it very interesting as I was born and brought up in Nottingham, (many moons ago!)and still like to hear about what is happening there. I now live in Cardiff but still think of myself as a “Nottingham gal”
April 10th, 2010 at 10:31
Hi Anne, thanks for dropping by – glad you like the blog. As they tell me (often) you can take the boys out of Nottingham but you can never take Nottingham out of the boys. I guess this is the same for girls! Regards, Tim
April 16th, 2010 at 12:39
Hi Tim
Very interesting blog! I found it through a Google Alert whilst looking for news to post on the community oriented site http://www.creativenottingham.com
We’re ostensibly focussed on the creative communities around Nottingham, but with a definite business slant too. Check us out if you’re interested – we’re on twitter too, @creativenotts
Thanks
Phil
April 18th, 2010 at 19:25
Hi Phil, I know a lot about the creative industries – partly because my youngest son studies at Confetti. I like the web site!
January 2nd, 2011 at 10:29
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December 21st, 2011 at 14:57
I am also a confetti veteran,. quite literally the best years of my life,,,, any ideas whats going on with the eastside development. also now westfields pulled out of broadmarsh and the plans for the vic centre refurb are being printed.. which one will get built?
December 21st, 2011 at 17:40
Joe, no no one really knows at the moment. I think CSC / Peel who have bought Broad Marsh ware weighing up their options. We will hopefully get some news in the new year!