Women in Construction Anglia takes its message of inclusivity to parliament
Women in Construction Anglia has hosted an event at the House of Commons – taking its message for a more inclusive construction sector to those in power. Building Better Futures, at the Thames Pavilion, attracted MPs and ministers, along with a host of construction and business leaders from across the region, to showcase the opportunities […]
Sizewell C invests nearly £1bn into East of England
Sizewell C has awarded nearly £1 billion in contracts to firms across the East of England as the project celebrates two years since construction work began. The 3.2GW power station, on the Suffolk coast, has pledged to invest £4.4bn in the East of England over the course of its construction. Set to deliver 70% of […]
East of England homebuilder secures £165m financial package
A regional homebuilder has secured £165million in funding to fuel its expansion. Allison Homes has agreed a financing package with its three major funding partners – HSBC, NatWest and Homes England, the government’s housing agency. The financing will be provided by the Home Building Fund, which is designed to help SME housebuilders overcome funding barriers […]
‘Nationally significant’ Anglo-Saxon discovery at Sizewell C set to feature on BBC show
A nationally significant Anglo-Saxon burial ground has been discovered during Sizewell C excavations – and is set to feature on BBC’s Digging for Britain this week. During excavations, archeologists from Oxford Cotswold Archeology (OCA) unearthed a high-status grave containing two individuals buried alongside a fully harnessed horse, weapons and personal items. The trove potentially dates […]
Architects delighted as work to restore East Anglia’s largest theatre is completed
A leading architects in Ipswich are celebrating as work is completed on the £3.5million revamp of East Anglia’s largest theatre. KLH Architects were tasked with the restoration of the Regent Theatre, ensuring the redevelopment carefully maintained the historic character of the 1920s, Grade II-listed building. The revamp included redesigning the iconic canopy and foyer at the […]
UK’s first Universal Studios theme park near Bedford gets planning go-ahead
Planning permission has been granted for Universal Studios’ first theme park in the UK and Europe. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government approved the request for planning permission for the new theme park, at Kempston Hardwick near Bedford, by way of a Special Development Order (SDO). The park will include several themed ‘lands’, […]
Father Christmas visits James Paget Hospital wards to spread festive cheer
Father Christmas made a surprise visit to the maternity and children’s wards at James Paget Hospital in Great Yarmouth. The visit was organised by London Diamond Drilling (LDD) and Morgan Sindall Construction, who have been working to maintain the hospital’s roof, which is constructed with Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC). As Father Christmas is currently […]
Work on £18 million Stowmarket Innovation Gateway hits major milestone
Construction of a ‘transformational’ £18 million skills and innovation centre in Suffolk has reached a major milestone. A topping out ceremony has taken place at the centre at Gateway 14 in Stowmarket, which is set to open in June next year. Mid Suffolk District Council’s Stowmarket Innovation Gateway looks to help businesses adopt emerging technologies, […]
West Suffolk councillors visit new Barley Homes development in Rougham
Councillors from West Suffolk Council have visited a new housing development in Rougham. The Kingshall Place development, a mix of new detached and semi-detached homes, is being constructed by Thurston-based Seamans Building on behalf of Barley Homes, West Suffolk Council’s housing company. The development will provide 13 homes to the area, four of which will […]
£1.92m investment set to transform The Baths in Ipswich into creative hub
A £1.92 million Towns Fund investment is set to transform one of Ipswich’s much–loved landmarks into a creative powerhouse. The grant funding has been awarded by Ipswich Borough Council to Brighten the Corners to transform the first-floor space at The Baths into a cutting-edge Creative Digital Skills Lab. The lab will provide space for video […]
