Masterplan to grow local economy planned by Cambridgeshire towns May 23, 2019 A masterplan is being put together to help towns surrounding Cambridge to benefit from the major growth set to happen over the coming years through the ARC Corridor infrastructure scheme. Huntingdon, Ramsey and St Ives Council’s are set to work together to create a district-wide masterplan aimed at boosting the economy and trade within their […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
University looks to develop PRS homes for staff and post-graduates May 21, 2019 The University of Hertfordshire is considering building homes for staff and post-graduates because homes in the local area are too expensive. Speaking at our event in Hertfordshire the Director of Estates at the university – Ian Grimes – said the faculty was looking to address the consequences of unaffordable homes in the region. He said: […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
“We need your help” May 19, 2019 As hosts of the leading built environment networking events, we are always looking at ways we can improve and modernise to ensure we are providing everyone with an outstanding experience. We have recently partnered with Constructing Rainbows to look at ways we can encourage a more diverse audience to our events. We know that by […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
The moment social value was born May 15, 2019 It is 40 years since the British gangster movie, The Long Good Friday, was released and there have been numerous documentaries to mark the cinematic milestone. In the film, the main character Harold Shand (played by Bob Hoskins) gives a stellar speech aboard his luxury yacht moored on the banks of the Thames, presenting a […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
First Part of New Town Agreed May 14, 2019 Plans for up to 6,500 homes at a new town north of Waterbeach have been agreed, along with road, cycle and public transport upgrades, community facilities, schools, parks and woodlands. South Cambridgeshire District Council’s Planning Committee held an extraordinary meeting yesterday (Monday 13 May) and gave the green light to Urban&Civic’s outline plans to develop […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
The Ridge, Haverhill Business Park – Trebor/Hillwood Submit Planning For Major Industrial Park For Speculative Development May 7, 2019 Trebor Developments, working in conjunction with its partner, Hillwood, submitted a planning application at Haverhill Business Park, Suffolk, to bring forward a range of 5 industrial buildings from 12,195 sq ft to 64,734 sq ft, which will be delivered during 2019, once permission has been granted. [emaillocker id=”71749″] Units will be available to lease on […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
Housing association and council in modular homes joint-venture talks Apr 25, 2019 A major housing association is exploring establishing a modular housing venture with a local authority – which will discussed in detail at our Offsite Manufacture Conference in June. Geoff Pearce, Executive Director for Regeneration and Development at Swan Housing Group, told our Thames Estuary Development Conference that the Essex-based association is in discussions with an […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Essex borough challenges Lower Thames Crossing Apr 25, 2019 Plans for the new Lower Thames Crossing are being resisted by the Essex authority where the tunnel will emerge, our event heard. The new crossing, which will carry 14.5 miles of dual to three lane expressway in the UK’s longest road tunnel, is due to emerge on the north bank of the Thames in the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
New strategy aims to increase supply of housing that’s affordable to live in… Apr 5, 2019 A new strategy to tackle South Cambridgeshire’s housing challenges has been approved by the District Council – with an emphasis on providing homes that are affordable for local workers to live in. The Council’s Cabinet yesterday (Wednesday 3 April) approved the Greater Cambridge Housing Strategy. This is a joined-up document with Cambridge City Council that […] Posted by: Adil Kotia Read more
Bid for £150m+ made to unlock Gilston Park Estate Apr 1, 2019 A funding bid has been made to the Housing Infrastructure Fund asking for £151m – which would be used to provide crucial infrastructure to unlock the massive Gilston Park Estate development in Hertfordshire. Hertfordshire County Council – who’ll be speaking about their development projects at the Hertfordshire Development Plans Event next month – are hoping […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
