Public consultation launched on new Clacton neighbourhood proposals
Proposals to build a new 1,700 home neighbourhood in Clacton are up for scrutiny after the local council launched a public consultation. The proposed Hartley Gardens development would see the homes built north of St John’s Road, near Brook Retail Park, over the next 20 years. It would also include a new school, childcare provision […]
Lignacite makes history this Recycle Week with first-ever concrete block recycled content verification
Lignacite has become the first concrete block manufacturer to have the recycled content in its products independently verified by sustainability consultancy Blue Marble. The verification covers over 90% of its range – including the Lignacite ECO, Lignacite GP and Lignacite dense blocks – and confirms the percentage of recycled material used in each. The milestone comes […]
Essex construction careers programme for young people celebrates successful first year
A programme helping young people to enter the construction industry in Essex has celebrated a successful first year. The Building a Lasting Legacy Programme (BaLL), which is expected to run for five years, involves three schools across Chelmsford with the goal of inspiring young talent to join the sector. To celebrate the achievements made during […]
New Chelmsford bridge paves the way to upcoming 1,000 home development
A new bridge providing access to an upcoming 1,000 home development on Chelmsford’s biggest brownfield site has officially opened. Bow Bridge, forming the new Bow Bridge Road, spans 50m and links Wharf Road and Parkway across the River Chelmer, home to Chelmer Waterside housing development. The bowstring-arch bridge was designed by engineers Buro Happold and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Community celebrates opening of Broomfield Care Village in Essex
A community in Essex has celebrated the grand opening of a 137-bedroom care home near Chelmsford. Broomfield Village Care Home, which sits behind Broomfield Hospital, is the first in the Principle Care Homes family, and started welcoming its first residents last month. The home caters for residents needing residential care, dementia care, nursing care and […]
