Bromford Flagship merger completed, creating a stronger organisation for the future
Bromford Flagship is pleased to announce the successful completion of the merger between Bromford Housing Group Limited and Flagship Housing Group Limited. This merger is a key milestone in the housing provider’s strategic aim of unlocking additional capacity to deliver more affordable homes. Completion follows extensive due diligence, regulatory approvals, and engagement with key stakeholders. […]
Outline planning permission granted for 44,000 sq ft of business space at Haverhill Research Park
Property developer Jaynic has been granted renewed outline planning permission for a commercial development of up to 44,000 sq ft suitable for light industrial, office, research & development or laboratory space, at the Haverhill Research Park. The 1.85-acre plot 200 at Enterprise Way is the last remaining site at the research park and is available […]
Contractor awarded works for Ipswich Regent Theatre redevelopment project
Ipswich Regent Theatre has announced that Mixbrow Construction has been awarded the contract to deliver the works to upgrade and modernise the Grade II listed theatre. The redevelopment project has been designed with customers in mind, aiming to enhance their theatre experience from the moment they enter, with facilities upgraded to ensure inclusivity for all, including […]
New affordable homes in Swaffham will recognise famous archaeologist’s local roots
Work will soon start on 51 new affordable homes in Swaffham following a successful land purchase. The new development will be named after world-famous archaeologist Howard Carter, who discovered Tutankhamun’s tomb, as well as recognising his family connections to the area. Not-for-profit housing provider Flagship Group has just completed the purchase of a two-hectare site […]
Work commences at the iconic Lasdun Wall
UEA’s Vice Chancellor Prof David Maguire and senior leaders from across the project including main contractor Mace, Lead Consultant Rider Levett Bucknall, architects Shepheard Epstein Hunter, and partners gathered to formally mark the start of works being underway at the Lasdun Wall. The transformational development will update and radically improve the Grade 2 listed building, […]
Colchester retail park Stane Park sold in £34m deal
A popular Colchester retail park has been sold to a private South African investor as part of a deal worth almost £34million. The sale of Stane Retail Park marks the first major retail park acquisition of the year, with Pembrey Asset Management’s client taking ownership of the recently developed, purpose-built space from The Churchmanor Estates […]
Alconbury Weald development in Cambridgeshire marks ‘significant milestone’ in southern link road project
The developers of the Alconbury Weald community in Cambridgeshire have celebrated an important milestone as the next phase of work on the southern link road gets underway. Alconbury Weald master developer, Urban&Civic, was joined by local stakeholders on Wednesday, February 12 to mark the progression of the next phase of work, which will form the […]
Milestone in building works at new Wymondham school
A new primary school in Wymondham has moved a step closer, with the completion of the building’s steel frame. The new Silfield Oak Primary School will eventually support 420 children in the growing town and is due to open in September this year. An official steel signing ceremony was recently hosted by construction firm R […]
Women in Construction Anglia invites construction leaders to return to the classroom
Construction leaders have gone back to school – spending a day in the classroom at West Suffolk College to see how the next generation learn their trade. Students were joined by company directors, managers and leaders from across the construction sector, as part of the Women in Construction Anglia (WICA) event. Clare Friel, founder of […]
Denbury Homes promotes Joshua Hopkins to Managing Director
Joshua Hopkins has been promoted to Managing Director by Suffolk-based Denbury Homes. The promotion comes after a successful period for Denbury Homes in which the company secured a £55 million funding package from HSBC, completed purchases of strategic development sites and saw its team grow to 60. Speaking of the news, Joshua said: “I’m proud […]