East London borough reveals plans for new rail line Apr 25, 2019 Havering Council is working up plans for a fixed rail link in a bid to improve north-south links in the east London borough. Andrew Blake-Herbert, Chief Executive of the authority, told delegates at our event that Havering will benefit from three new stations on the new Crossrail line, more than any other borough, when it […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Ebbsfleet garden city housing picks up pace Apr 25, 2019 Delivery of new homes has speeded up at Ebbsfleet garden city, according to the head of the body overseeing the project to build the first new garden city in a century. Ian Piper, Chief Executive Officer of the Ebbsfleet Development Corporation, told delegates at our Thames Estuary Development Conference that 600 dwellings have been completed […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Local players urged to take lead of Thames Estuary growth Apr 25, 2019 Local authorities and other key players in the Thames Estuary should not wait on central Government to give a lead on the area’s development, Thurrock Council’s Chief Executive has urged. Lyn Carpenter said that the new strategic board, which the Government has backed in its response to Sir John Armitt’s Estuary Growth Commission Report, must […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Estuary council’s temporary homes use outstrips entire North’s Apr 25, 2019 More households are living in temporary accommodation in one east London borough than in the whole of the north of England, our event has heard. Rokhsana Fiaz, who was elected mayor of Newham last May, said during the opening keynote that the housing crisis facing the country is ‘particularly acute’ in London. [emaillocker id=”71749″] A […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Fallon Group; Work Safe – Keep Safe Apr 24, 2019 The construction industry has made great advances in health and safety in recent years. Collective efforts by all involved have made the workplace a far safer place to be, while businesses have embraced continuous improvement to mitigate risk at grassroots level. The value of a robust health and safety policy is now rightly at the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Exclusive Q&A | Urban Growth Company – Catalyst For Growth Apr 19, 2019 The property, development, infrastructure and construction industries are set to come together on the 23rd May at the Midlands Development Conference with one thing in mind – driving growth within the economy. With a major focus on infrastructure connecting cities and towns across the Midlands, and the impending arrival of HS2, the region is set […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Transforming Yorkshire’s economy; MEPC’s Wellington Place Apr 19, 2019 For anyone who has been to Leeds in recent years one success story is clear to see – MEPC’s Wellington Place. This impressive scheme has transformed land in the city centre – swapping a low-grade retail park to a thriving new community – bustling with busy office workers. [emaillocker id=”71749″] MEPC, who’re set to speak […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Northamptonshire school to be converting into new homes Apr 19, 2019 Plans to transform a former Middle School in Northampton into over 100 new homes have been given the green light by Northampton Borough Council’s planning committee. The scheme, being led by Countryside Properties, will see the school converted into 115 new properties, delivering much needed housing in the area. [emaillocker id=”71749″] Countryside Properties – who’re […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Regeneration plans for former 350-acre power station site to be submitted this autumn Apr 18, 2019 A 350-acre site in the Midlands formerly housing the Ironbridge Power Station is set for a major regeneration – with plans likely to be submitted this autumn. Harworth Group, who’ll be speaking at the Midlands Development Conference about this and several other major schemes, are currently working on these plans – with a second consultation […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
£1bn+ Manchester project details revealed Apr 18, 2019 Details have been unveiled by The Mayfield Partnership which outline the first phase of the ambitious project to transform a 30-acre site in Manchester. The £1.1bn Mayfield project will now open up for consultation before the official planning application is submitted later in the summer. The Mayfield Partnership is being led by LCR, Manchester City […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
