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Outline planning permission has been granted for a residential development of up to 72 homes on land at Huddlesford Lane in Whittington, marking a significant step forward for housing delivery in the area. Approved by Lichfield District Council, the scheme represents the first major “grey belt” housing proposal to be supported by the authority’s planning committee. The 2.93-hectare site, currently in agricultural use, is located on the north-western edge of the village and is

Cameron Homes has acquired a 17.2-acre development site in Redhill, Nottinghamshire, in a £40m deal that will deliver 144 new homes as part of a wider Midlands growth strategy. The site, which will be known as Hawksley Rise, is located around five miles from Nottingham city centre and will provide a mix of one to four-bedroom homes, including 21 affordable units. The scheme will also deliver approximately 5.6 acres of public open space, forming a key part of the wider placema

A £15.7m deal has been agreed between First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) and Vistry Group to deliver more than 100 affordable homes at Fitton Hill. The development will see 101 homes built across two sites off Rosary Road, including the former Fitton Hill Secondary Modern School and a nearby greenfield parcel. Planning permission is already in place, with work well underway on the first site and construction on the second parcel now commencing. Completion of the scheme is targe

Peel Waters has secured two key planning approvals from Wirral Council, marking a major step forward in the next phase of development at Mea Park West within the wider Wirral Waters regeneration scheme. The approvals unlock £1.7m of investment and include the refurbishment of the 42,000 sq ft Mobil building alongside a significant extension to the Greenway public realm project. The £1.2m transformation of the Mobil building will see the former industrial facility repurposed i

Dalkia has delivered a strong financial recovery, with growth across nuclear, facilities management and low-carbon projects driving a significant uplift in performance. The energy services and engineering specialist reported an 8% increase in turnover to £657m, while pre-tax profit rose sharply to £8.2m, up from £0.3m the previous year. Underlying performance also improved, with EBITDA more than doubling to £18m, reflecting a stronger operational footing across the business.

Ballymore has received planning approval from Newham Council for a major 1,700-home mixed-use development in Silvertown, London Docklands. The 5.26-hectare Knights Road riverside scheme will deliver a significant residential-led regeneration project alongside new commercial, community and public realm space. Designed by Allies and Morrison, the development will include 334 affordable homes, approximately 4,000 sq m of workspace, and additional retail and community uses. The h

Barberry Industrial has started construction on its £17m Midbox 78 scheme at Quinton Business Park in Birmingham, following strong occupier interest ahead of completion. The 78,335 sq ft warehouse and distribution facility is being delivered by main contractor Caddick Construction and is scheduled for completion in January 2027. Designed to a high institutional specification, the development targets EPC A and BREEAM Excellent ratings and will incorporate a range of ESG-led fe

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a £1.15m contract for the construction of a new changing pavilion at Hydes Road, Wednesbury. The project will see the delivery of a single-storey facility designed to support local leisure and sports use, with works set to begin in June 2026 and complete by February 2027. Appointed contractor E Manton Limited will deliver the scheme, which includes brick and block cavity construction on a reinforced concrete raft foundation, a

Brighton & Hove Albion has unveiled plans to deliver what would be Europe’s first purpose-built women’s football stadium, with an estimated cost of £75m–£80m. The proposed 10,000-capacity venue will be located at Bennett’s Field, adjacent to the club’s Amex Stadium, and connected via a new bridge walkway. A planning application is currently being prepared, with the club targeting an opening ahead of the 2030–31 season. Designed specifically for the women’s game, the stadium w

Lidl GB has unveiled a list of more than 100 target locations across the UK, signalling continued momentum in its store expansion strategy. The retailer is actively seeking freehold, leasehold and long leasehold opportunities across a wide geographic spread, from Aberdeen and London to Wales and the South East. A competitive finder’s fee is also being offered for sites that lead to successful development. The move builds on Lidl’s ongoing investment in its UK estate, with pla

GRAHAM has been selected by Muse under a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) to progress the first phase of the Holbeche Place redevelopment in Solihull town centre. The appointment follows planning approval for the transformation of Mell Square, which will be rebranded as Holbeche Place as part of a wider regeneration masterplan. The initial phase will deliver a residential-led scheme comprising 346 build-to-rent homes across four buildings of varying heights, alongsi

Bowmer + Kirkland has announced a new sponsorship partnership with Derbyshire County FA, reinforcing its commitment to supporting grassroots football and local communities across the region. The Derbyshire-headquartered contractor will support a range of initiatives aimed at expanding opportunities for players, coaches and volunteers, while helping to drive continued growth of the game at grassroots level. A key focus of the partnership will be Derbyshire FA’s Coaches Communi

Owl Group has completed its largest land acquisition to date, securing a 20.5-acre site in Madeley, Staffordshire for a new 188-home residential development. The scheme, known as Madeley Grange, will be delivered across two arms of the business. Owl Homes will construct 96 open market properties across a mix of house types, while Owl Partnerships will deliver 92 affordable homes, including social rent and shared ownership. Located on the southern edge of the village off Bar H

Balfour Beatty has received Notice to Proceed on the £54m Middlewich Eastern Bypass scheme for Cheshire East Council, marking a major step forward for the long-awaited infrastructure project. Awarded via the SCAPE framework, the scheme will see the delivery of a new 2.5km single carriageway bypass to the east of Middlewich, aimed at easing congestion and improving journey reliability in and around the town centre. The project includes two new major junctions, a highway bridge

Willmott Dixon has been appointed to deliver a £92m landmark education campus at Wembley Park for the College of North West London, part of United Colleges Group. The project, secured via the Southern Construction Framework, will transform a long-disused site on Olympic Way into a state-of-the-art teaching and learning facility in one of London’s most recognisable locations. The eight-storey development will provide around 14,200m² of space, designed across three stacked volu

Cameron Homes has acquired a 2.38Ha (5.9-acre) site in Oadby; an affluent town located four miles from Leicester city centre. The housebuilder has submitted detailed plans to Leicester City Council for 39 family homes, together with public open space. Accessed from B582 Gartree Road, the site has a draft allocation in the emerging Leicester City Local Plan. The land parcel has been acquired from the long-term landowner Central Co-op, represented by Savills. Cameron Homes was

Carbon recycling specialist LanzaTech has unveiled plans to invest £600m in a new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility at Saltend Chemicals Park, within the Humber Freeport. The proposed DRAGON II plant is expected to produce around 80,000 tonnes of SAF annually — equivalent to roughly 1% of the UK’s jet fuel demand — alongside 8,000 tonnes of renewable diesel. The development will support around 300 jobs during construction and create 150 permanent roles once operational

Kori Construction has commenced work on a new £19m, 70-bed care home development in Ipswich, delivered in partnership with Morrison Community Care Group. The scheme marks the start of Kori’s first collaboration with Morrison Community Care Group and represents a key step in the contractor’s continued growth within the healthcare and later living sectors. Holden & Lee has been appointed as Employer’s Agent, overseeing delivery through to completion. Construction is scheduled t

Whittington Health NHS Trust has appointed Gardiner & Theobald to deliver construction consultancy services under a new contract running through to March 2028. The appointment, was made via the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services framework, covering multiple service lots. The scope includes the provision of specialist consultancy support to help plan, manage and deliver capital works across the Trust’s estate, supporting ongoing invest

McLaren Construction has been appointed as construction management partner on a three-year framework for the Sizewell C nuclear project in Suffolk. Under the agreement, McLaren will oversee and coordinate the delivery of several key schemes, including a new post-16 college, temporary accommodation campus and amenity buildings, alongside a project office and emergency response facility. The appointment forms part of the wider delivery strategy for Sizewell C, one of the UK’s m