HS2 can provide the ‘rocket fuel’ to help Britain’s ecomomy thrive May 29, 2018 Further extending the proposed HS2 project would put ‘rocket fuel in the economy’ to help Britain’s economy thrive. A leading transport think-tank has suggested connecting the UK mainland through HS2 by the year 2050 would see huge economic opportunities unlocked and could provide a massive boost in the creation of jobs and housing. Greengauge 21, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Student housing application for 1,368 flats in Lincoln submitted May 25, 2018 Another scheme in Lincoln has been lodged to develop student accommodation in the heart of the City. The plans, which would see 1,368 student flats being created, would be a huge boost for the number of beds in the city as the University of Lincoln continues to thrive and drive students to study in the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Viking House in Lincoln set for student housing conversion May 24, 2018 Viking House, in the heart of Lincoln city centre, is set to be transformed into student accommodation with Council chiefs giving the thumbs up to the scheme. Proposals put forward by developer Jackson & Jackson Developments could see part of the site demolished to deliver much needed student housing in the area. City of Lincoln […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Industrial estate expansion to ‘create hundreds of jobs’ within Lincolnshire May 23, 2018 The expansion of an industrial estate in Lincolnshire could create hundreds of jobs for the region. Fairfield Industrial Estate in Louth, which houses several large companies in and around the estate such as B&Q, First College Lincs, Luxus, CEMEX and Honda Racing, could be extended with plans underway to see if the opportunity is viable. […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Exciting projects set to transform Nottingham May 22, 2018 Work is due to begin this autumn on the long-awaited regeneration of the southern gateway of Nottingham city centre set to transform the area. David Bishop, Deputy Chief Executive of Nottingham City Council, told our Nottingham Development Plans Conference that the construction of a new car park for the city’s Broadmarsh Shopping Centre is on […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Smart Cities – a huge opportunity May 21, 2018 Major cities are incredibly important to the global economy. Over half of current global GDP is accounted for by just 380 cities, but that number is expected to rise to 600 by 2025 – who’ll contribute more than 60% in total. As cities grow in complexity more and more challenges need to be overcome. There […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Construction industry networking with a difference – to make a difference May 17, 2018 The Yorkshire Three Peaks is a classic UK trekking challenge. In the heart of the Yorkshire Dales these three summits are there to be conquered in just one day. For others however, there are much greater challenges and struggles to overcome. Every day of every year, thousands of young people in the UK find themselves […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Lincolnshire project set to be promoted overseas May 17, 2018 A project which could bring a new outlet village and thousands of new homes to Lincolnshire is set to be promoted overseas in a bid to raise £200m in investment. The regeneration scheme is set to be promoted by International Trade Secretary and MP Liam Fox – as he looks to give the Grantham Southern […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Government provides funding towards transport within Midlands May 16, 2018 Government funding has been provided for an ambitious project with the vision of improving transport links in the Midlands and other regions. It has been revealed that £23m has so far been provided for the Midlands Connect programme, which was officially launched in March last year. The Government backing for the programme, which incorporates 23 […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Plan for 15,000 South Kesteven homes May 10, 2018 A draft Local Plan has been approved by senior councillors which will give a huge boost for housing numbers across South Kesteven. The plan will see more than 15,000 homes being delivered over the next 25 years. The revised plan will now go before the council’s cabinet today (10th May) – which outlined the authority’s […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
