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Turning Britain’s new towns vision into a reality

Will new towns solve Britain’s housing problem? Only if barriers to delivery are properly addressed, writes Victoria du Croz, partner and head of planning at Forsters

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Local Housing Allowance freeze is fuelling homelessness

New analysis by London Councils shows a significant reduction in the number of homes affordable to Londoners receiving Local Housing Allowance (LHA) over the...

Collapse of Durtnell & Sons confirms construction crisis, says SEC

The SEC Group has warned that the collapse of Britain’s oldest building company, Durtnell & Sons, is further confirmation of the financial crisis hitting the industry.

intu to create new development on doorstep of intu Lakeside

The new development will bring a mix of over 1,000 modern homes to rent, catering for individuals, creating high quality, community living in Essex.

Aster to deliver £10m affordable housing development in Tadley

Housing association Aster Group has secured planning permission to deliver a £10m housing development in Tadley, Hampshire.

Waterfront development launches in Leith

A new residential development is set to launch this weekend (13th July 2019) on the capital’s waterfront as part of the area’s regeneration.

£150m renovation scheme to upgrade Gatwick Airport

DfT has announced a renovation scheme to upgrade Gatwick Airport station, rail passengers will benefit from improved accessibility and swifter journeys.

Trafford Housing Trust and Willmott Dixon to deliver 250 new homes

The development of D’Urton Lane site in Preston will create 250 new homes for shared ownership, affordable rent and private sale.

Interserve wins £6m Cedars Academy contract

Interserve has commenced work on the redevelopment of The Cedars Academy, in Birstall, Leicestershire, the DfE under the ESFA framework.

Graham revenue sets platform for sustainable growth

The financial year ending 31 March 2019 saw revenues at Graham stabilise at £735m, after a number of consecutive years of growth.

Right to buy needs met by Nottingham Council

The scheme will involve more than 300 purchases and newly-built homes, as well as houses and flats that have been bought through the Right To Buy scheme.

Barking and Dagenham sign Unite’s Construction Charter

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is the first council in London to support Unite the union’s, Construction Charter.

Longniddry village expansion gets the go-ahead

Cruden Homes has secured planning permission to build 81 new homes as part of the first phase of the expansion masterplan at Longniddry.

Timber eco-village on Norwegian lake to transform Bergen

Waugh Thistleton Architects has conceived a visionary project in Norway to create a zero carbon community of 1,500 homes and a cultural hub on Store Lungegårdsvannet Lake in Bergen.

Westminster seeks bids for Ebury Bridge estate renewal

Westminster City Council is seeking bids to help build 200 new homes in the first phase of the Ebury Bridge estate renewal.

Graham wins £3.5m Carpenters Land Bridge

London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) has revealed that Graham has been awarded a £3.5m contract to deliver a new pedestrian and cycle bridge – Carpenters Land Bridge.

About Access – Hidden disabilities – and hidden disabled people

Ian Streets from About Access discusses tackling disability issues and provisions against them when considering building projects We often look at the issues around hidden...

Selectaglaze’s secondary glazing at the Blue Anchor

The Blue Anchor has called last orders in Fishpool St, St Albans, with Selectaglaze helping in the restoration to a two-storey home.

Weak UK construction activity impacts SIG

Supplier of specialist building materials, SIG plc, has revealed that the deterioration in the level of UK construction activity has had a knock-on effect on its sales.

38 affordable new homes given the green light in Kirkintilloch

38 new affordable homes have been given the green light in Kirkintilloch by East Dunbartonshire Council’s planning board.

NHS Highland signs £40m contract to build two new hospitals

NHS Highland has signed a £40m contract with North Scotland Ltd to design and build two new community hospitals in Aviemore and Broadford.

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