We just wanted to thank our amazing team, clients, the retailers and restaurateurs we work with every day for their continued support and trust.

The BGP team has demonstrated determination and resilience, and our strong sense of team work has been more apparent than ever.  Whilst we have all experienced challenges and sleepless nights, 2020 has also witnessed initiative, creativity and collaborations, so we remain positive for the forthcoming year. We are lucky to work in an exciting industry with entrepreneurial characters, which will ensure evolution and opportunities for both us and our clients.

2021 will be a big year for Bruce Gillingham Pollard as we hit a milestone double digits birthday and boy are we planning one hell of a party! More news on that in the New Year, but for the meantime from all at BGP we would like to send our best wishes to you all, for a happy and healthy Christmas and New Year!

Here’s to 2021!

We are delighted to announce the promotion of Thea Rowe to Senior Surveyor. Thea joined BGP over 6 years ago in a different guise and over the last few years has taken on a very hands on approach to joining the agency world.

Thea works across both the leasing and tenant representation team which has gained her some invaluable knowledge and an ability to advise her clients in quite a unique way. With a focus on restaurants, leisure and wellness sector across London and major regional cities, her meticulous approach to leasing and this teamed with unrivalled relationships and knowledge of the newest trends and brands means she is a great asset to clients. Some key clients include Atis, Oowee Vegan, Tattu, The Soke, Stanhope, Fore Partnership & GPE.

Tracey Pollard Bruce Gillingham Pollard MD comments “We have always believed in the importance of training and mentoring our team, so they can develop within the business. We are therefore delighted to have watched Thea’s experience and knowledge grow. It’s clear she has developed a valuable understanding of her clients businesses and can offer insights into both Landlords and Tenants decision making  processes, which ensures she offers well rounded and professional advice to her clients”.

BGP are seeking an intern to join us for 6 weeks from 1st September 2020 to work within our leasing team.

We are interested to hear from candidates from any background and property experience is not necessary.

Key attributes required:

* Independent thought
* Strong communication skills
* Tenacity
* Passion for retail, fashion, food & leisure
* Determination

If you are or know of anyone interested please forward your CV and covering letter to layla@brucegillinghampollard by Monday 17th August.

We have been appointed to the leasing team for Edinburgh St James, the £1bn mixed-use development in the city centre. We will be acting jointly on the scheme with existing agents P-Three, Culverwell and CWM.

Located in the east end of the city, the development is one of the UK’s largest and most significant regeneration projects. Redevelopment commenced in October 2016 with demolition of the original St James shopping centre. Phase one, which includes all of the retail and leisure provision is due to open in 2020.

Upon completion, the scheme will comprise a 1.7 million sq ft ‘urban resort’ of which 850,000 sq ft is retail and leisure space. The development will be anchored by John Lewis, a multi-screen cinema, a 4 Star apart hotel for Roomzzz and W Edinburgh. The scheme will represent 21% of Edinburgh’s retail offer once open.

Head of National Leasing, Victoria Broadhead comments:

“We are delighted to be working with Nuveen on the leasing of this landmark scheme, particularly at this important juncture with just one year to go until the opening of Phase One. Nuveen’s visionary approach to creating a truly mixed-use development represents a tremendous addition to the retail and leisure offer for this great city. We are excited to get started on discussions with the high-quality operators that such a world-class scheme is likely to attract.”

For more information, please contact Victoria Broadhead.

Former Bob Bob Ricard and Gordon Ramsey chef Anna Haugh has opened her first restaurant, Myrtle. Her comforting, yet modern European approach with an Irish twist uses only the finest Irish produce.

Anna started her passion for cooking in her Dublin based home alongside her mother. Here she developed the basis of what was to become a highly successful and bright flair for food. She started cooking professionally for Derry Clarke at the Michelin starred L’Ecrivain and later adding both, two starred Pied a Terre and Philip Howard to her repertoire. Recently Anna has featured heavily on our TV screens, filming three series of Royal Recipes on BBC 1 and is a regular on the very popular Saturday Kitchen.

Now Anna is finally opening her own restaurant. Her menu offers classic Modern European cooking but with an Irish influence, as well as many fantastic British suppliers and ingredients sourced from the emerald isle.

Myrtle promises to provide cheeses from passionate family-lead mongers like St Tola and Mileens and fish from small fisheries that will be delivered every day. This as a result will make perfectly executed, yet warm and familiar dishes like Beef Wellington and Whole Roasted Sole.

At Myrtle, it’s a one team service. You may be lucky enough to have the kitchen come to the table for an explanation of the dish, or expert Sommelier Marianna Toro pour your wine. The 40-cover site is split across two floors, with a downstairs bar and upstairs mezzanine. The mezzanine is truly outstanding and even on a rainy day the light floods in.

We acted on behalf of Anna to help her acquire her sought after first site. Thea Rowe commented:

“It has been a delight to work alongside Anna to help with her long awaited first restaurant location. Anna’s character is truly enchanting and I know this comes across in her restaurant and food!”

For more information, please contact Thea Rowe.