Former central Ipswich gym to be converted into flats
A former gym in central Ipswich which has lain vacant for more than a decade is set to be converted into flats. The former Gym & Trim site, in Lower Orwell Street, will be converted into a mix of 16 two- and one-bed flats after plans received unanimous approval from Ipswich Borough Council’s planning committee. […]
Construction begins on new Ipswich Town FC car park
Work to build a new 185-space car park behind Ipswich Town FC’s Portman Road stadium is now underway. Machinery has moved onto the site behind the Sir Alf Ramsey Stand, formerly home to Staples and Better Gym, after plans received the green light from Ipswich Borough Council last month. The club has said the car […]
Essex company set to showcase new AI low bridge detection system for HGVs
An Essex company is set to reveal its new AI low bridge detection system, helping HGVs navigate the region’s roads and safely deliver their vital supplies. Durite, based in Dovercourt, will showcase the new technology at this year’s Road Transport Expo Show in Stoneleigh, which begins on June 24. Low bridges are a bane of […]
Ipswich surveyors celebrate first office switch in 70 years
A historic Ipswich business is entering an exciting new chapter after moving offices for the first time in more than 70 years. Chartered surveyor practice Castons has made the switch to a new space in Felaw Maltings as it celebrates both its 130th anniversary and a sustained period of rapid growth. That period has seen […]
Prost! Ipswich architects to host ‘wunderbar’ Oktoberfest celebration
Hundreds of members of the local construction sector are set to come together for a charitable Bavarian bash to celebrate Oktoberfest. The KLH Architects’ event will see 400 people working across the construction industry and associated sectors come together at Inspire’s Dome in Lindbergh Road on Friday, October 24. It comes as part of KLH’s […]
Ribbon-cutting celebration marks reopening of fire-hit Suffolk primary school
A ribbon-cutting ceremony has taken place to celebrate the reopening of Otley Primary School following a fire in the school’s toilets just before Christmas. The fire, on Monday December 9, started in the ground floor and spread to the roof, requiring 11 engines from across Suffolk to extinguish the blaze. Following the fire, pupils were […]
Government commits £14.2 billion investment in Sizewell C as project gets the green light
The government has announced a £14.2 billion investment to build Sizewell C – which will create 10,000 jobs and 1,500 apprenticeships during its construction. The announcement comes as part of the government’s spending review, with the Energy Secretary vowing a ‘golden age’ of nuclear power to boost the UK’s energy security. Sizewell C has already […]
Councillors and partners break ground on new community centre in Witham
Building work on Braintree District Council’s multi-million-pound community centre which will provide a versatile social space for residents is underway. Councillors joined representatives from construction company SEH French and design consultancy Ingleton Wood in a traditional breaking of the ground ceremony at the site off Haygreen Road, Witham, on Thursday, June 5. The new community […]
Housebuilder lends helping paw to Norfolk cat rescue charity
An East Anglian housebuilder has donated £1,500 to an animal rescue charity to help support its work rehabilitating and rehoming cats and kittens. Norwich-based Barratt and David Wilson Homes Anglia made the donation to Venture Farm Cat Rescue to cover the costs of food, veterinary care and general upkeep of the charity’s shelter in Mattishall. […]
Artist’s impression of £8million Norwich park revamp released
Plans for a multi-million-pound revamp of Sloughbottom Park in Norwich – including a new pavilion, sports hub and all-weather football pitch – have been revealed. Norwich City Council has released an artist’s impression of what the park will look like after its £8million refurbishment and confirmed details of what is included in the plans. Councillor […]
