Ceremony marks milestone for new arts hub
Workers have hit a new milestone in the transformation of a former Lowestoft Post Office into a vibrant new arts venue for the town. Representatives from East Suffolk Council joined workers from contractors Barnes Construction and architects Chaplin Farrant at the London Road site in mid October for a steelwork signing ceremony. The 1,500sqm site […]
Construction quiz raises almost £15,000 for charity as event marks 30th anniversary
A construction charity quiz celebrating its 30th anniversary has raised almost £15,000 for three East Anglian charities. Morgan Sindall Construction’s Egghead Quiz took place at the Grand Hall in Ipswich on Tuesday October 21, putting teams of five to the test. The quiz was first held in 1995, and has since become a mainstay of […]
Sizewell C launches £10m grant fund to mitigate environmental impact
A close to £10m grant fund has been launched to mitigate the environmental impacts of Sizewell C. The power station’s new Natural Environment Improvement Fund (NEIF) will support landscape and biodiversity improvements in the local area both during and after the plant’s construction. It will be overseen by an awards panel, featuring representatives from Suffolk […]
Council executive to discuss Portman Road multi-storey plans for a second time
Proposals for a new multi-storey car park at Portman Road in Ipswich are returning to the town’s borough council at the end of the month for further deliberations. The council’s executive last met to discuss the proposals, which are a key component of the wider Portman Road Masterplan, on September 30 – and are now […]
Five Essex firms named on £174m rail works framework
Five Essex firms feature among the 18 contractors named to deliver £174m of works across Anglia’s rail network. Transport UK East Anglia – the former owners of the Greater Anglia franchise before renationalisation earlier this month – has named the winning contractors for four different lots of works, covering both lineside and non-lineside assets. Five […]
Suffolk construction firm appoints new Contracts Director
An Ipswich-based construction company has appointed a new Contracts Director as it continues to target further growth. Simon Hubert has worked at SEH French for the past 16 years, most recently as the company’s Contracts Manager, with his accomplishments including working on the firm’s biggest project to date. He said he is excited to take […]
New Ipswich ambulance hub formally opens
A new £12.8million ambulance hub aimed to enhance emergency response efficiency in Ipswich has officially opened. The new hub on Ransome Industrial Estate was formally unveiled by Lord-Lieutenant of Suffolk, Clare, the Countess of Euston in early October. It comes after planning permission for the project was given the green light from Ipswich Borough Council […]
Residents to have their say on 1,300 homes proposal near Ipswich
Residents have until the end of the month to have their say on plans for up to 1,300 homes on the outskirts of Ipswich. Bloor Homes have proposed plans for a new neighbourhood on Foxhall Road near Kesgrave, opposite the recycling centre, which will include a ‘significant proportion’ of affordable housing. Plans also include a […]
Workers break ground ahead of new affordable homes development near Ipswich
Work has officially begun to build 67 new affordable homes in a village near Ipswich for a local housing association. A team from Flagship Homes met with contractors Aspen Build at the Lime Kilns development site, off Ely Road in Claydon, for a traditional groundbreaking ceremony in late September. The development will feature 42 homes […]
Bedford school praises ‘game-changer’ £12m eco extension
A £12m eco extension at a Bedford school has been praised by its headteacher – paving the way for a significant increase in student numbers. The new two-storey building at Bedford Academy includes 16 state-of-the-art classrooms, a dining area and modern changing facilities. In all, the changes will enable the school to accommodate an extra […]
