Company director jailed after construction worker’s death
A Suffolk company director has been jailed after admitting he was responsible for the death of an employee following a construction incident in Woodbridge. Peter Clifford, 63, appeared before Ipswich Crown Court, where he was sentenced to eight years and 10 months’ imprisonment and has been banned from acting as the director of a company […]
Suffolk construction charity facing ‘one of toughest years’ in its history
A Suffolk-based charity supporting construction workers nationwide with their mental health said it is facing one of the toughest years in its history as it launches an urgent fundraising appeal. Lighthouse Charity launched its Winter Appeal this month after seeing a significant increase in demand for its services this year, with the number of families […]
Sizewell C welcomes first rail freight arrival
Sizewell C has welcomed the first freight train to arrive on-site – signalling the start of a reduction in lorries arriving at the under- construction nuclear power station. The train arrived at the project’s Temporary Construction Area via the new Green Rail Route, connecting the power station to the East Suffolk Line between Ipswich and […]
World Suicide Prevention Day: How one conversation with a construction worker can save a life
September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day – a global reminder of the importance of reaching out and supporting one another with their mental health to prevent suicide. Here, Sarah Bolton, CEO of Suffolk-based Lighthouse Charity, shares how one conversation between construction workers could help save a life. For those that follow our charity news, […]
Sizewell C facilities management contract to create up to 400 jobs
Sizewell C has awarded a major facilities management contract to a multinational firm – creating up to 400 jobs, most of which will be in Suffolk. G4S is expanding its existing role at the nuclear power station project, where it already delivers security and medical services. The new ten-year agreement will begin later this year, […]
Council explores development opportunities for former Ipswich Debenhams building
The former Debenhams building in Ipswich could be demolished as the borough council explores development opportunities following its purchase. The former store, also known as Waterloo House, is an important building in the town centre but has remained empty since Debenhams closed for business in 2021 – with the vacant building seen as a ‘long-standing […]
Former Ipswich Town captain ‘over the moon’ with local learners’ handiwork
The former captain of Ipswich Town FC said he is ‘over the moon’ with a new mobile sauna built for him by local joinery learners. The learners from Suffolk New College were supported by Ipswich contractor SEH French and KLH Architects to convert a former horsebox trailer into the mobile sauna for Luke Chambers’ wellness […]
Sizewell C charity partnership raises nearly £90k for St Elizabeth Hospice
Sizewell C has raised almost £90,000 for St Elizabeth Hospice during its two-year charity partnership. In August 2024, Sizewell C selected St Elizabeth Hospice as its official charity partner, with staff organising or participating in more than 30 fundraising events. These included football matches between staff, sponsored walks, cycle challenges in Majorca, quiz nights, golf […]
Construction social enterprise to mark major milestone with seaside event
A Suffolk non-profit working to create a more inclusive construction industry in the East of England is marking a major milestone with a seaside event. Women in Construction Anglia (WiCA), is hosting its first ever Summer Social at SeaYou Cafe & Restaurant in Felixstowe this September – bringing together big names from across the region’s […]
Work begins on new offshore energy operations hub in Lowestoft
Construction has begun on a new strategic operations hub for Seatrium Offshore Renewables Services in Lowestoft. NCL Contractors, based in Cringleford in Norfolk, has been appointed to deliver the new facility, which will provide modern operations and office space as Seatrium looks to expand its operations in the offshore renewable energy sector. The new building […]
