Adroit and JLL secure three Bedfordshire warehouse lettings
Adroit Real Estate Advisors and JLL have let three refurbished warehouse units at Walter Lawrence...
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New road linking Wichelstowe to the M4 opens
A new road which provides an additional route into and out of Wichelstowe has opened to motorists...
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New EV chargers for Peterborough shopping hub
16 new ultra-rapid EV chargers have been installed at Serpentine Green Shopping Centre in Hampton,...
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Plans for another research facility at Harwell revealed
Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, has announced the next phase of its expansion across health...
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£7 million investment approved for Bath’s Milsom Quarter
Approval has been granted for £7 million of additional investment from the West of England Mayoral...
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Slough’s North West Quadrant favoured for approval
A hybrid application seeking approval of the ‘North West Quadrant” regeneration project for Slough...
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Permission granted for 330 new homes in Bedfordshire
Wates Manor Oak has secured a resolution to grant planning permission for 330 new homes on land...
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“Growing Baldock” scheme on verge of approval
Following the meeting of North Herts Council’s Planning Control Committee, an application -part of...
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Next generation research building at Harwell gets go-ahead
Planning permission has been granted for R131, a research building designed by Stride Treglown for the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) at Oxfordshire’s Harwell Science and Innovation Campus.
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Mortimer Street Capital structures £7.1 million development exit facility for South Bristol scheme
Mortimer Street Capital has structured a £7.1 million development exit facility with Recognise Bank, secured against a residential development just south of Bristol.
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70-dwelling Watford scheme gets approval second time round
An outline application seeking the construction of 70 residential dwellings at land adjacent to Woodlands Cottage, Oxhey Lane in Watford has been approved at yesterdays Three Rivers District Council Planning Committee meeting.
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51 affordable Oxford homes reach construction milestone
Construction of 51 new affordable homes at the former Northfield Hostel site in Littlemore has...
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Gloucestershire Airport secures preferred bidder
Cheltenham Borough Council and Gloucester City Council, the joint shareholders of Gloucestershire...
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£63 million A12 improvements get go-ahead
Suffolk County Council has unanimously approved a full planning application for highway...
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135 Wiltshire homes get the green light
An application for the development of 135 homes at land North of Swindon Road in Royal Wooton Bassett was recently approved by Wiltshire Council’s Northern Area Planning Committee.
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Over 500 prospective buyers interested in Maidenhead’s Lillibrooke
Berkeley Homes reported a positive response to its new Lillibrooke development in Maidenhead, with over 500 prospective buyers registering interest before last weekend’s preview event.
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70-dwelling Watford scheme tipped for approval
An outline application seeking the construction of 70 residential dwellings at land adjacent to Woodlands Cottage, Oxhey Lane in Watford will be heard at tomorrows Three Rivers District Council Planning Committee meeting.
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24-dwelling Wiltshire scheme sees hard fought progress
A scheme for the development of up to 24 dwellings, alongside associated infrastructure at land in Sutton Benger has recently seen work begin.
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Oxford University Innovation named as founding partner of CO:LABS
Oxford University Innovation (OUI) has been announced as a founding partner of CO:LABS, Harwell...
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Wyatt Homes makes two senior appointments amidst upcoming expansion
Wyatt Homes has strengthened its senior construction team with the appointment of Jamie Capon as...
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GH Property brings specialist prime rental search to the market
Founded by property specialist Gordon Hood, GH Property offers a bespoke search service for clients seeking prime rental homes, drawing on more than 26 years of lettings experience and an established network of industry relationships.
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Bedfordshire Development Forum launches with first meeting
More than 100 people representing organisations from across Bedfordshire’s built environment...
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Oxfordshire’s Equinox 2035 strategy launched at House of Commons
The new Equinox 2035 Strategy, launched yesterday at the House of Commons yesterday, set an...
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25-dwelling Somerset scheme approved on appeal
An outline application for the development of 25 dwellinghouses in Shepton Mallet has been approved on appeal by the planning inspectorate.
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UKPF attends: Planning reform & housing delivery discussion at Savills Reading office
Planning and development professionals from across the Thames Valley gathered in Reading on Thursday 15 October for a breakfast briefing hosted by Savills and Landmark Chambers.
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Knight Frank completes part sale for Hertfordshire residential opportunity
The development land team at Knight Frank has successfully completed the part sale and part Joint...
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Plan for Midsomer Norton town centre improvements comes forward
A new plan to help secure investment and guide the next phase of improvements in Midsomer Norton...
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Edgingtons Architects make acquisition for Anderson + Prescott Architects
Edgingtons Architects have announced the acquisition of Anderson + Prescott Architects as part of...
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26 Ludham homes get green light
North Norfolk District Council (NNDC) has granted Flagship Homes permission to build 26 homes off...
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Portion of Atlas Place unanimously approved
An outline planning application for the development of up to 380 class C3 dwellings at Filwood...
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Two-hectare Suffolk plot with timber cabin on the market
The Spinney in Dock Farm Road, on the edge of Blaxhall Common, near Woodbridge, is listed for sale...
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Lichfields expands Thames Valley team with new appointment
Lichfields has appointed Beatriz Pinol as a planner in its Thames Valley office based in Reading....
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Part of Bristol’s Atlas Place Scheme set for committee decision
An outline planning application for the development of up to 380 class C3 dwellings at Filwood...
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New Norwich care home scheme tipped for approval
An application for the construction of a 66-bedroom two-storey care home for older people will be...
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Bargate submits detailed plans for 141 Homes in Hordle
Bargate has submitted a Reserved Matters planning application to New Forest District Council...
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Gloucester launches consultation for new masterplan
Gloucester City Council has launched a public consultation on a new masterplan that would shape...
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Podcast: Snapshot of Surrey’s prop market with Charlie Collins – Savills
In this latest episode, Matthew and Alfie spoke to Charlie Collins, who heads up Savills’...
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T A Fisher appoints new managing director
T A Fisher has appointed David Peycke as managing director of T A Fisher and Sons, with effect...
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Savills make appointment to lead new Cambridge homes team
Savills has appointed Ashley Gale to lead its new homes team in Cambridge. Ashley joined Savills...
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UKPF attends: “Delivering good growth across the Oxford to Cambridge Corridor”
On Tuesday 6 October, members of UKPF attended Bidwells’ “Delivering good growth across the Oxford to Cambridge Corridor”, hosted at the Clayton Hotel in Cambridge, Alfie Morse reports:
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Mills & Reeve welcomes real estate partner for Oxford team
Real estate investment specialist James Law has joined Mills & Reeve as a partner, supporting continued growth of the firm’s built environment sector and Oxford office.
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Savills strengthens consultancy with experienced hire in Cirencester
Savills has expanded its tourism, leisure & events (TLE) consultancy team with the appointment of Kate Lord as director.
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Milton Keynes sets out plan for up to 600 new council homes
Milton Keynes City Council has set out how it could create up to 600 new council homes with the backing of funding from the government’s new £39 billion, 10-year Social and Affordable Homes Programme.
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DevComms reinforces regional growth with new Manchester office
DevComms, stationed primarily in Oxford, has opened a new office in Manchester and expanded its team in the North.
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Views: Building flexibility helps reshape the Cambridge commercial market
Savills reports that office take-up in Cambridge reached 263,000 sq ft in H1 2026, representing a 16 per cent increase on H1 2025 and 53 per cent above the five-year half-year average.
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Last six Persimmon properties available in Trowbridge
The last six properties are now available at Persimmon Homes’ housing development in Hilperton on the outskirts of Trowbridge.
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Proposals to redevelop Cambridge Ekin Road to be heard
The Cambridge Investment Partnership (CIP), is seeking planning permission for the redevelopment of the former council estate, Ekin Road, in Abbey, Cambridge.
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Vail Williams closes gate on Reading office block sale
A prominent office building in Reading has been sold for proposed residential development in a deal successfully concluded by property consultancy Vail Williams.
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Views: Swindon Local Plan 2043 & what Regulation 19 means
Nev Surtees, associate director for Savills Central Planning, speaks on Swindon’s Local Plan for 2043:
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Railpen appoints asset management lead for Cambridge innovation cluster
Railpen, has appointed Paul Hunt, a senior asset manager with multi-sector experience, to lead the asset management of its 1.9 million sq ft innovation cluster in Cambridge.
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BFL publishes Sustainable Finance Framework
Bromford Flagship LiveWest (BFL) has published the framework that will govern how it raises green and social and sustainable finance in future. The framework has achieved a SQS1 rating from Moodys as SPO provider.
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Blenheim displays new Oxfordshire scheme with show home
Blenheim Estate Homes has officially opened the doors to its new Hill Rise show home in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, giving prospective buyers the chance to experience the development for themselves.
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Savills appoint director for Chelmsford
Savills has added to its Chelmsford development team with the appointment of director Lucy Robbie.
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Appeal permitted for 350 Cambridgeshire dwellings
A hybrid application, containing an outline application for the erection of up to 250 dwellings, and a full application for the erection of 102 dwellings, has been allowed on appeal.
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UKPF launches BerksProp Summit 2026 lineup
Against the backdrop of a proposal for devolution in the Thames Valley, this year’s BerksProp Summit will explore where the areas of growth are located and the impact this will have on the property and real estate sector.
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Bidwells bring Headington educational campus to market
An Oxford educational campus in one of the city’s education and healthcare districts is being brought to market by Bidwells.
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Senior promotions at Persimmon Homes Wessex
Persimmon Homes Wessex has appointed two of its own to senior positions in the business.
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152-dwelling Cambridgeshire scheme allowed on appeal
An application for the construction of 152 dwellings at land south of The Elms, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, has been permitted on appeal by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Plans developing for new bridge in Westbury
Wiltshire Council is beginning to develop plans for a package of transport improvements in Westbury, including a new bridge at Mane Way, improvements to Amazon Way and future changes to Oldfield Road.
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Bargate puts forward outline plans for 62 Stubbington homes
Bargate has submitted an outline planning application to Fareham Borough Council for a proposed development in the coastal village of Stubbington, Hampshire.
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Plans for 29 Cambridge homes come forward
A full planning application for the erection of 29 new homes in Cambridge has recently been submitted by the Cambridge Investment Partnership (CIP).
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Plans developed for 12 affordable Blackbird Leys homes
Plans are being developed for up to 12 new affordable homes on two council-owned sites in Blackbird Leys.
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Office to student-accommodation conversion plans submitted for Bath
An application for the part conversion and change of use for existing offices – known as Bath & West Buildings – to student accommodation, has recently been submitted to Bath & North East Somerset Council.
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Glenhawk completes £1.9 million regulated bridge in Watford
Glenhawk, the specialist property lender, has completed a £1.9 million regulated bridging loan, giving a borrower additional time to market and sell a converted barn in Watford.
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49-dwelling Salisbury scheme sees refusal
A full planning application for the development of 49 new residential dwellings in Salisbury was refused permission by Wiltshire Council.
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Work starts on developing plans for Banbury regeneration
Oxfordshire County Council and Cherwell District Council are working together on the Banbury Framework Masterplan and have begun meeting with local stakeholders, including businesses, employers, and transport providers to get their views.
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Eight-dwelling proposal for Midsomer Norton comes forward
A full planning application for the demolition of existing buildings, and the erection of eight dwellings at Charlton Road in Midsomer Norton has recently been submitted to Bath and North East Somerset Council.
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Enabling works prepared for Taunton flood alleviation scheme
Enabling works start next month in readiness for a vital £6 million flood alleviation project to help protect homes and businesses in Taunton.
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Latest phase at major Didcot site gets green light
Persimmon Homes Wessex has been awarded planning consent for the next 400 homes at Valley Park.
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Cambridge’s Cambium Square development sees first homes completed
The South Cambridgeshire Investment Partnership (SCIP) has marked a major milestone at Cambium Square in Cambourne.
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Matt Francis starts as chief executive for The Oxford Trust
Matt Francis has returned to The Oxford Trust as its new chief executive, succeeding Steve Burgess, who has retired after 13 years leading the charity.
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Southend-on-Sea steps up on affordable homes delivery
Southend-on-Sea City Council is continuing to invest in energy-efficient council-owned homes, with a range of developments helping meet local housing demand.
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Swindon’s local plan consultation opens
Residents, businesses and community groups are being encouraged to have their say on a draft local plan that will help shape how Swindon grows and develops over the next 20 years.
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West Berkshire approves next steps for Grazeley Solar Farm
At its meeting on 24 September, West Berkshire Council’s Executive approved plans to continue developing the proposed 20MWp solar farm on Council-owned land at Bloomfield Hatch, south-west of Grazeley village.
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Six council homes at Stanford-Le-Hope on the way
Construction is now underway on six council homes on a disused garage site in Stanford-Le-Hope.
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SEGRO and Kew Reach partner to enhance biodiversity at Slough Trading Estate
SEGRO has commissioned Kew Reach, a partnership between the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Greensphere Capital, to deliver a biodiversity enhancement programme at Slough Trading Estate.
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Newcore Capital confirmed as preferred bidder for Saxonvale site
Somerset Council is set to move ahead with the sale of the Saxonvale site in Frome to specialist real estate investment managers Newcore Capital.
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T A Fisher acquires Pangbourne site for 15-home development
T A Fisher has confirmed the unconditional acquisition of the former Police Station site on Reading Road, Pangbourne, with plans to deliver fifteen new homes in the heart of the village.
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CBRE appointed to sell clients interest in Milton Park
CBRE has been appointed on behalf of a client of Federated Hermes, to sell their interest in Milton Park, with a total enterprise value of £800 million.
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Works for Worle High Street set to begin
Works on Worle High Street and the surrounding areas are due to start shortly, running from Monday 5 October to Spring 2027, bringing changes to improve safety, accessibility and the look and feel of the high street.
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Denbury Homes and Savills welcome interest at Swans Brook show home launch
Denbury Homes and Savills welcomed prospective buyers to the opening of the new show home at Swans Brook in Abberton, Essex.
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Views: Oxford must build the homes it needs without losing what makes it unique
Maxine Reynolds, head of Oxford residential sales at Bidwells, discusses how Oxford can achieve its housing targets whilst maintaining its identity:
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Bargate submits plans for 62 Hampshire homes
Hampshire-based housebuilder Bargate has submitted a Reserved Matters planning application for 62 homes in the sought-after rural village of Medstead on the Hampshire Downs.
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The Hill Group prepares launch of 70 North Cambridge homes
The Hill Group has announced the launch of Fitzwilliam Gate, a new collection of 70 one to four-bedroom homes in north Cambridge on Saturday 26 September.
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49-dwelling Salisbury scheme comes forward
A full planning application for the development of 49 new residential dwellings will be heard at Wiltshire Council’s planning committee meeting on Thursday.
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Views: Where next for residential development policy in England?
Max Barnes, director in the development team at Savills in Norfolk, discusses what the future could hold for housebuilders and the new homes market:
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Senior new homes consultant returns to Savills
A senior residential development sales consultant with nearly 20 years’ experience in the property industry has rejoined Savills’ multidisciplinary business in Oxford.
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Over £10 million invested for North Somerset road improvements
North Somerset Council has invested more than £10.1 million in maintaining roads, while introducing a new long-term strategy designed to help roads, footways and other highway assets last longer and deliver better value for residents.
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OxProp Awards 2026 – The Highly Commended List
The Highly Commended submissions have been confirmed for OxProp Awards 2026.
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Recognise Bank completes £2 million bridging loan for Hertfordshire development site
Recognise Bank has completed a £2.025 million bridging loan to refinance existing debt secured against a prime residential development site in Hertfordshire, completing the deal within two weeks of the initial enquiry.
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Indigo Networks takes expanded lease at Green Park
Indigo Networks, a specialist utility asset adoption provider, has expanded its presence at Green Park, the Thames Valley business park owned by Mapletree Investments.
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T A Fisher completes sale of eight Charter Alley houses
T A Fisher has confirmed that all eight homes at Bowbrook Copse, Charter Alley have now been sold.
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Southend-on-Sea greenlights £21 million investment in Leigh Port
Southend-on-Sea City Council’s Cabinet has approved the appointment of the main contractor for the Leigh Port Regeneration Project.
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Cable infrastructure to be installed for Somerset’s Agratas facility
A cable link that will power Somerset’s flagship new battery manufacturing facility near Bridgwater is being installed this autumn.
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South East construction market shows signs of confidence improving
The construction sector in the South East is showing signs that confidence is improving against a challenging economic and political situation in the UK and wider geopolitical environment, according to the latest construction market intelligence from construction and property management consultant, Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB).
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10 new council homes ready for Keynsham
Ten new energy-efficient Bath & North East Somerset council homes in Keynsham have been completed and are ready for residents to move in.
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Turnstone Estates and Diocese of Ely partner for £200m Cambridge fringe development
Turnstone Estates has entered into a Promotion and Option Agreement with the Ely Diocesan Board of Finance (EDBF) to bring forward planning proposals for a major mixed employment scheme on a 43-acre site at Milton Park, on the northern fringe of Cambridge.
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Berkshire Business Board holds meeting at Slough
The Berkshire Business Board (BBB), made up of senior representatives working in business across the region, met at Slough & Langley College recently to discuss a range of initiatives including devolution, learning and skills and employment which can assist with growth across Berkshire.
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Revised South Bristol Liveable Neighbourhoods designs now out
Plans for safer, greener and healthier neighbourhoods across south Bristol have been updated, after feedback from Bristol City Council’s consultation in 2025.
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The Hill Group launches 42 Essex Homes
The Hill Group will launch its latest development of family homes on Saturday 19 September, Abbotts Chase – a collection of 42 three-, four- and five-bedroom properties in the Essex village of Stapleford Abbotts.
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