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Major national award win for New Residential Lubbesthorpe at LGC Awards development site in Foxton THE NEW Lubbesthorpe sustainable urban extension won the Housing Initiative Award for Blaby District Council at the 2019 Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards in London last month, marking a successful collaboration between the District Council, Leicestershire Blaby District Council and Mather Jamie staff collecting the award County Council for New Lubbesthorpe at the LGC Awards dinner in London. and landowners the Drummond Estate, represented by development agents Mather Jamie. The scheme was submitted by Blaby District Council to the LGC Awards, a prestigious national event which recognises excellence in local government. The Council was shortlisted alongside six other local authorities in the Housing Initiative category, which focuses on the ways in which local authorities devise imaginative solutions to ease problems, including a shortage of market and affordable housing. The judges recognised New Lubbesthorpe as a great example of public and private sectors working together to provide solutions and deliver a high quality urban extension for a new community to grow and flourish. The concept of New Lubbesthorpe was initiated by the Drummond Estate, particularly the late Fred Drummond and the Drummond family who still live locally. They worked with Blaby District Council and Leicestershire County Council to create plans for the community which were approved in 2014, and building work commenced shortly afterwards. Mather Jamie has been working with local authorities and developers on behalf of the Drummond Estate for over 10 years to help bring the sustainable urban development, which once complete will feature 4,250 new homes, from dream to reality.

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Leicester College achieves London Brick Construction Hub status

SEEING IS BELIEVING as William Davis Homes creates Bluebells in miniature

LEADING building products manufacturer Forterra has announced Leicester College as one of six further education colleges in the UK to become London Brick Construction Hubs.

Keith Binns, Programme Lead in The six were chosen Bricklaying at Leicester College, receiving following a competitive Forterra’s London Brick delivery. application process last year in which colleges up and hosting the regional heat of down the country were invited SkillBuild 2018, the UK’s largest to take part. The Construction multi-trade competition. Forterra Hubs are central to the company’s donated thousands of bricks to nationwide effort to inspire Leicester College for use in this ambition and foster raw talent in event, as well as providing bricks the next generation of construction for the SkillBuild UK final. workers. Keith Binns, Programme Lead Given its status as the second in Bricklaying at Leicester College, largest brick manufacturer in the said: “We are very proud of our country, and as a major supplier construction provision, in particular of masonry products for new our bricklaying section. Being builds, Forterra is demonstrably a London Brick Construction committed to helping forge links Hub will continue the success between education and industry we have already had at regional, in the construction sector. Earlier national and WorldSkills levels, this month, Bricklaying Forterra as well as help with the long-term Females (BFF), the UK’s first ever sustainability of our bricklaying all-female bricklaying competition, provision. The visual impression of took place at Havering College quality pieces of brickwork around in London to mark the start of the perimeter walls, supplemented National Apprenticeship Week. with banners and posters, will This was followed on 29th March create a really positive and by Forterra’s Best in London Brick engaging learning environment.” competition, which was open to Stephen Harrison, Chief Executive professional bricklayers and was of Forterra, said: “We are very also held at Havering College. pleased to announce the six The five other colleges are colleges selected to become the Havering College, NESCOT, Truro first London Brick Construction College, Warwickshire College Hubs. We have been impressed by Group and Harlow College. With the high standard of applications the support of Forterra, the colleges received, and we have every are set to embark on brickwork confidence that these colleges and projects including internal their students will go on to produce competitions and local community brickwork of the highest quality and projects, with the aim of increasing technical skill.” the skills and enthusiasm of their London Brick, which has been bricklaying students. in production for more than 140 Forterra, sole producer of London years, has an iconic “frog” design Brick, is in the process of donating which means it is easier to work London Bricks to each of the with, making it an ideal product for Hub colleges, as well as offering bricklaying students. The brand, the chance for the colleges’ most whose heritage is closely linked to outstanding bricklaying student to economic regeneration due to its receive £500 worth of tools. The role in post-war housebuilding, is colleges will also benefit from site being used to support and inspire visits and talks from leading figures young bricklayers as they embark in the construction industry who on careers in construction, with a will visit the colleges to share their view to helping fill technical skills brickwork expertise. gaps and bolster UK productivity. Leicester College, which was For more information about recently awarded Gold for its Forterra, visit www.forterra.co.uk. university teaching in the Teaching You can also follow the company Excellence Framework, has been on Facebook and Twitter via @ actively involved in construction ForterraUK and on LinkedIn. competitions in recent years,

WITH ITS beautifully tended gardens, pristine homes and neatly parked cars, the newest 3D model is wowing everyone who comes to visit William Davis Homes’ newest development Bluebells in Shepshed. Look carefully and you’ll see no detail is left out, from individual bricks and tiles on the properties, the block-paved drives, the flowers in the herbaceous borders and even the freshly mown stripes on the lawns. Measuring one metre square, the model has been created by Ipswich-based Fine Form Design studio, which has spent the last 30 years bringing multi-million-pound development schemes in miniature form. Using a mixture of traditional model making and the latest CNC machine and laser-cutting technology, it not only created a similar model for the Houghtonon-the-Hill development, Manor Green, it has also created mini versions of developments in London, Hong Kong and Bahrain. For every single one, the devil is in the detail, down to LED lights illuminating model swimming pools, tens of thousands of individually handmade shipping containers in a mini-port and even shimmering water to set the scene for its riverside apartment schemes. But don’t be fooled into thinking these are merely artistic touches, says Fine Form Design studio’s MD, Vincent Iles, who firmly believes

Sales Consultant Claire Bryers with the highly detailed model of William Davis Homes’ Bluebells development. that adding such high level of detail is key to helping developers successfully market full-size versions of the homes his company create so fastidiously. “Housing developers regularly invite people to invest the biggest amount of money they’ve ever spent in something they can’t not only touch or explore for themselves, but can’t even see, because it’s not been built yet,” he says. “Yes, they have pictures to go on, but people struggle to imagine what the finished article looks like, while all they’ve got to go on outside is the location or maybe the footings and early stages of brickwork. “A model changes that because it gives them a 3D view of their home, so they can see the garden, how the road layout works and what their neighbour’s house will be like, down to the very last brick. “It’s really important when making such a big decision, because seeing is believing, and it’s because we go to such lengths to make our models so believable that we’ve been so successful down the years.” Bluebells is open daily and a range of purchasing options are available including Help to Buy and Part Exchange. For more information, please contact Sales Consultant Claire Bryers on 07710 998464 or visit www.williamdavis.co.uk/ development/bluebells

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Works begin at £155m Leicester retail development

THE CROWN ESTATE has appointed contractors for the development of the extension of Fosse Park. Following this step, works began on site on Monday 1st April 2019. Bowmer + Kirkland (B+K), the contractors that originally built Fosse Park almost 30 years ago, have been appointed to construct the new development, along with Fox Lloyd Jones as project managers. The plans will deliver a total of 13 new retail units and 16 new food units within: • An extended Fosse Park West – expanding the offer for shoppers, along with additional parking. • A redeveloped Food Court – modernising the look and feel of the park’s dining offer, widening its appeal, and creating a new pedestrian link between the existing scheme and the new extension. The total works represent nearly £160 million worth of investment. Completion is expected in late 2020.

CABE Built Environment Awards 2019 now open to entries CHARTERED Association of Building Engineers (CABE) is delighted to announce that entries are open for this year’s CABE Built Environment Awards. The Built Environment Awards celebrate excellence and achievement in the industry by recognising organisations, individuals and projects that have made a meaningful and impressive contribution to the field of Building Engineering. Last year’s winners included BRD Tech Ltd for their fantastic work on the Ingrebourne Links Gold & Country Club, NPS Leeds for its exemplary restoration of Leeds Central Library and Art Gallery and BB7 for their continued excellence and pioneering innovations in Fire Safety. For 2019, the awards panel, made up of industry experts, have chosen to award in five categories: • New Build • Maintenance or Refurbishment • Building Safety • Sustainability • Preservation, Conservation or Extension. Entry is open to any organisation, individual or project where there has been substantial involvement of a CABE member. This includes the design, construction, assessment or engineering of a building project, or a substantive role in a research, teaching, education or academic context. Projects must have been completed in 2018. Winners will be announced at the Awards Dinner held at CABE’s Annual Conference and Exhibition taking place at the Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel on 3-4 October 2019. If you have been involved in a project and would like to express an interest in submitting a nomination, call Adam Bullock on (0)1604 43525 or email adam.bullock@cbuilde.com Download guidance notes and nomination form at https://www.cbuilde. com/the-cabe/awards/award-submission-guidance/ Entries must be received by 31st May 2019.

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Employers and workers agree 2.75% Development Properties IN BRIEF pay rise for construction workers, Middlefield Lane, Hinckley, says FMB and Unite the union Leics. LE10 0RB A 2.75% PAY RISE for construction workers has been agreed for the year ahead following successful pay negotiations between the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and Unite the union. The Building and Allied Trades Joint Industrial Council (BATJIC) has agreed a one-year deal involving a 2.75% pay rise to come into effect in June 2019. This follows the successful conclusion of pay negotiations between the FMB, on behalf of SME construction employers, and Unite the Union, on behalf of operatives. BATJIC has also secured tax dispensation from HM Revenue and Customs for Lodging Allowance and Daily Fares Allowance for this year’s Working Rule Agreement after several years’ hiatus. The key information is as follows:

• BATJIC has agreed a one-year deal involving a 2.75% pay rise over the next year; • All apprentices and trainees will also benefit from a 2.75% pay increase; • The adult general operatives’ rate increases by 26p per hour to £9.78; • The NVQ3 advanced craft rate increases by 34p per hour to £12.79; • The changes will come into effect as of Monday 24th June 2019. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “This agreement strikes the right balance as it recognises the hard work that employees are putting into their work but at the same time, it reflects the uncertainty that many construction firms are facing. This increase is above last year’s rate of inflation, according to all three of the leading indexes, and sends out a strong message to tradespeople that we value them and want to retain them. It’s no secret that economic forecasts are quite conservative for the years ahead, given the unknown impact of Brexit, but I feel this is a good compromise from the perspective of both employers and workers.” Jerry Swain, the National Officer for Construction at Unite the union, said: “Unite welcomes this agreement which recognises inflation levels from last year and the high employment levels that we have at present. With construction skills shortages impacting on the industry, a 2.75 per cent pay rise will help encourage tradespeople to remain in the industry at a time when the current political uncertainty and drops in construction output are affecting confidence in the industry. I’m pleased that BATJIC has been further strengthened this year by successfully jointly lobbying for tax dispensation on key employee expenses. It was important that we secured the dispensation from HMRC in respect of lodge payments, as this now formalises the position regarding taxation of lodge payments. The dispensation gives peace of mind to our members and ensures that they will not face any claims for retrospective payment of tax when receiving lodge payments while working away from home.”

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Multi-Disciplinary Design Practice, rg+p is Company of the Year

MULTI-DISCIPLINARY design practice, rg+p, which has offices in Leicester and London, has been named the 2019 Leicester Mercury Business Awards Company of the Year. Announced in front of more than 650 of the city’s professionals at a ceremony last week (11th April), rg+p’s team was presented with the award by sponsor and judge, Janine Edwards of Janine Edwards Wealth Management. Measuring financial information and sales growth, new opportunities, quality improvements, international activity, corporate social responsibility and contribution to industry, Company of the Year is considered the top prize of the evening. Janine said: “As you might expect, this category was hotly contested, and we had some great companies make submissions. rg+p’s entry immediately drew our attention; they were working on some interesting projects within Leicester and also had a number of initiatives in place to help employees, trainees and the wider community. After meeting them, I felt they had a fresh and innovative approach to everything they do and they were worthy winners. Congratulations to all the team.” Now in their 7th year, the Leicester Mercury Business Awards highlight the top performing businesses within the city and county, especially those that are making a positive contribution. rg+p, which is based at Waterloo House in the city, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year and the influence of its architects can be seen on the city’s skyline, at Abbey Park, London Road, New Walk, Western Road and more recently, at the £85m Ashton Green sustainable

Team rg+p with the Company of the Year trophy: (l-r) Lauren Raybould, Sarah Grocock, Mitch Dale, Rob Woolston, James Badley, Natalie Keene, Alex Wilcock, Rebecca Sharpe, Tahir Caratella and Vicky Heath. (Image credit: Chris Gordon, Leicester Mercury). urban extension scheme and the restoration of the former Fenwick department store. Speaking on the night, director Rob Woolston said: “This is a complete surprise but we are absolutely thrilled. It’s a testament to our hard-working team that we’re the winners of this award and we’re exceptionally proud of our contribution to Leicester and Leicestershire.” Director, James Badley added: “We’re involved in a number of high-profile developments in and around the city and county at the moment and feel that the best way to invest in your home city is to use the people and businesses around you. Winning this award, especially in our 40th year, is a significant endorsement of our commitment to Leicester and we’re confident it will act as a catalyst for our business expansion.” In addition to its architectural services, rg+p’s expertise also encompasses place making & urban design, project management & cost consultancy, planning consultancy, health & safety consultancy and land and property. “We’re anticipating an exciting year in terms of growth, as we look to relocate our London office to larger premises adjacent Kings Cross St Pancras and open a Birmingham office in the summer,” added director, Mitch Dale. “Being recognised as Company of the Year will undoubtedly help this and attract new professionals to join the team; we’re very much looking forward to the future for rg+p.”

Construction project starts fall in first quarter of 2019 THE VALUE of work starting on site during the first quarter of 2019 was 6% lower than a year earlier, according to the latest Glenigan Index. Starts were also 7% down against the previous three months on a seasonally adjusted basis. Commenting on this month’s figures, Allan Wilén, Glenigan’s Economics Director, said: “Residential and non-residential construction work weakened during the first quarter as poor economic growth and Brexit uncertainty continued to deter private sector investment in new projects. The drop in private sector work was accompanied by a disappointing fall in starts in public sector funded areas such as health and education. In contrast civil engineering projects provided a welcome bright spot with increased starts both against the previous three months and a year ago. “Private residential starts during the three months to March were 8% down on the same period a year ago. On a seasonally adjusted basis starts were 6% lower than during the final three of 2018. Project starts have progressively declined since last autumn against a backdrop of fewer property transactions and weaker house price inflation in the wider housing market. Political and economic uncertainties are expected to continue to dampen housing market activity and private housing project starts in the near term. Social housing starts fell 15% both against the three months to December and a year ago. “Overall non-residential projects dropped 9% against the preceding three months on a seasonally adjusted basis and were 7% lower than a year ago. Private sector starts have weakened with industrial, office and retail work falling during the first quarter by 5%, 4% and 10% respectively against a year ago. There were also falls in government funded sectors. Education starts were 19% down on a year ago, while the health and community & amenity sectors dropped 4% and 22% respectively. The hotel & leisure sector was a bright spot, rising 18% year on year. “Civil engineering starts rose 17% against the three months to December on a seasonally adjusted basis and were also 17% up on a year ago. The rise in project starts was driven by a 34% rise (seasonally adjusted) in infrastructure work against the previous three months. In contrast utilities projects slipped back after a surge in starts during the final quarter of last year. Whilst most parts of the UK saw falls in the value of project starts against a year ago, starts rose in the southern half of England, with London, the South East and South West seeing increases of 13%, 12% and 19% respectively. Regionally the sharpest fall was in the East of England, with starts declining by 35%. The North East, North West, West Midlands and Scotland also all saw declines of 20% or more against a year ago.

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Lee Contracts (c/o Agent: Mr Chris May, Howes Percival, 3 the Osiers Business park, Laversall Way, Braunstone Town, Leicester LE19 1DX) - Construction of 6 storey building comprising 96 flats, ancillary uses and facilities and associated parking and landscaping - at land at corner of Abbey Lane and Abbey Park Road, Leicester. Trustees of GS Fashions Retirement Benefit Scheme (c/o Agent: Lance Wiggins, Landmark Planning Limited, 10 Salisbury Road, Leicester LE1 7QR) - Demolition of existing industrial buildings; residential development comprising 18 dwellings, access roads, car parking, landscaping and associated works - at Rocket Studios, Abbey Meadows, Leicester. Aimrok Leicester Investments Limited (c/o Agent: Mrs Danielle St Pierre, Hybrid Planning & Development, The Old Vyner Street Gallery, 23 Vyner Street, London E2 9DG) - Change of use from offices to 96 flats - at Wellington House, 22-32 Wellington Street, Leicester. Saint Gobain Building Distribution (c/o Agent: Mark Loughtman, Jewson Property Department, Parkview House, Woodvale Road, Brighousew HD6 9AD) - Notification of demolition of a four-storey building - at Jewson Builders Merchants, 181B-189 Humberstone Road, Leicester.

Sunrise Investments (c/o Agent: Daniel Nestoruk, Ink/Drawn, Windermere House, 47 New Walk, Leicester LE1 6TE) – Demolition of storage warehouse and two flats and construction of 7 terraced dwellings – at 44-46 Ruby Street, Leicester.

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Building plots at Wykin Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire MULBERRY HOMES is set to launch a variety of traditional properties and create a community at its brand new development Kingsbury Park in Lutterworth. Located on Coventry Road, this will be the homebuilder’s flagship site and upon completion, will feature circa 250 family properties which accentuate the Mulberry Homes charisma, whilst complementing the beautiful Leicestershire surroundings. Whilst adding a touch of its own personality to the area, Mulberry Homes is committed to retaining the existing open space as parkland to provide residents with the finest aspects of both town and countryside living. Established in 2011 and based in Northamptonshire, Mulberry Homes is a medium housebuilder that provides quality properties across the wider midlands. It specialises in individual and small developments with their own looks and personalities and builds traditional homes with modern layouts.

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Minimum wage earners get pay rise of up to £690 ABOUT 1.8M workers earning the National Living Wage received an additional £690 over the year from 1st April 2019, as the biggest ever increase to NLW came into effect. The National Minimum Wage also increased. This includes £7.70 per hour for 21 to 24-year olds, providing an additional £580 over the year for full-time workers, and £6.15 for 18 to 20-year olds, providing full-time workers with an additional £455 over the year. Taken together with changes to NLW, 2.1m people received a pay increase, with workers in the retail and hospitality sectors benefiting the most.

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Latest residential construction figures show that output increased by 5% in 2018 to £74.2bn Brothers Investments Limited (c/o Agent: Thomas Hardwick, Urban Designs Limited, Suite 6, Anson Court, Horninglow Street, Burton on Trent DE14 1NG) – Conversion of existing offices to 4 student cluster flats and communal spaces – at 95 Humberstone Gate, Leicester. Leicester City Council (c/o Agent: Mr Ketan Bhavsar, A+G Architects Ltd, 11 Leicester Road, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 2AE) – Construction of 5 bungalows and canopy, plus installation of hard standing, fences and walls – at land off Rosshill Crescent, Leicester. F2 Property Investments Ltd (c/o Agent: Dennis Dziko, Volta designs, 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ) – Change of use from 44-bed care home to residential use (84-bed) with shared facilities – at Preston Lodge, 20 Kingfisher Avenue, Leicester.

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PRELIMINARY data indicates that total residential output increased by 5% in 2018 to £74.2bn, according to the latest Construction and Housing Forecast Bulletin from AMA Research. This was underpinned by 8% increase in new work but with residential RMI remaining static at £30bn. Whilst both housing starts and completions have remained positive in 2018 there is some evidence of a slowing of the growth rates for both starts and completions into H1 2019. In addition, the rate of annual house price growth has also slowed in Q1 2019. The Spring Statement in March 2019 also provided good news for the public housing sector with the confirmation that up to £3bn of borrowing by housing associations in England will be made available under the Affordable Homes Guarantee Scheme in order to support the delivery of 30,000 affordable homes. Future prospects for the new housebuilding sector in Great Britain into the medium-term will be heavily influenced by the issues of affordability, availability of mortgage finance and levels of consumer confidence. Into H1 2019, these factors have been less resilient than during 2018, indicating that the more cautious approach applied by businesses over the last year has also percolated into the new housebuilding sector. However, the outlook for residential construction remains positive, if modest, with 21% overall growth in output currently forecast between 2018 and 2023. The imbalance between demand and supply for new housing will remain one of the key drivers for continued output growth for the residential sector. The number of new programmes designed to address shortage in housing stocks should motivate output into the medium-term. The information was taken from the Construction and Housing Forecast Bulletin - GB 2019-2023 by AMA Research, which is available to purchase now at www.amaresearch.co.uk or by calling 01242 235724.

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WA BARNES are offering for sale BY AUCTION a detached two-bed bungalow in need of structural repair by virtue of defective floor construction. The property - at 37 Springwood View Close, Sutton In Ashfield, Notts, NG17 - stands on a substantially larger than average plot within a popular, residential location. The property is capable of being repaired or, alternatively, offers potential for demolition and replacement with either one or two dwellings, subject to obtaining the necessary Planning Consent. The accommodation comprises; dining kitchen, lounge, two double bedrooms plus bathroom/WC and garage. Full Vacant Possession. For sale by public auction on Thursday 9th May 2019 at the Civic Centre, Chesterfield Road South, Mansfield, Notts. NG19 7BH at 3pm prompt. Guide Price £100,000 plus. For more information, contact WA Barnes on 01623 554084 or visit www.wabarnes. co.uk

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Bellway reaches £1 million fundraising target for cancer charity NATIONAL housebuilder Bellway has reached an impressive milestone in its fundraising work for a leading cancer charity – hitting a total of £1 million.

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Since Cancer Research UK was announced as Bellway’s nominated charity in 2016, staff across the country have worked hard to raise money for the worthy cause. The team at Bellway East Midlands, which has its divisional head office in Leicester, has played its part in the fundraising efforts. The combined efforts of Bellway’s staff across the Bellway’s Matt Newman, Hannah Hurst, Susie Norton and Lauren Young country means that the £1 million fundraising target has them to continue their hard work. tremendous £1 million pounds for been hit six months earlier than vital cancer research is an awesome “We are looking forward to expected. achievement. supporting the charity for a third Gary Mills, Managing Director year in a row, and we hope we can “Thank you Bellway for your for Bellway East Midlands, said: commitment to Cancer Research continue to raise even more money “We are over the moon that we for this amazing cause.” UK and our work towards have been able to support Cancer preventing cancer, diagnosing it Francesca Pearson, from Research UK for the past two years, earlier, developing new treatments Cancer Research, said: “Cancer and I am so proud of everyone at and optimising current treatments. Research UK are proud to have Bellway who has worked hard to We can’t do what we do without been in partnership with Bellway achieve this fantastic total. corporate partners and supporters for 2½ years. What we’ve achieved “Cancer Research is working such as Bellway. It is only together, together has been incredible and incredibly hard to beat cancer, and that we will beat cancer.” to now be celebrating raising a it is so important to us that we help

A key part of this process is to understand the various land interests in the District. On this basis, the Council is now asking developers, landowners, Parish Councils and other interested parties to suggest sites which could be suitable for a variety of different land uses. Site suggestions can be submitted for land of any size within the district and for any use, for example, for homes, employment, retail, green space and other uses, or a mix of uses. The Council will then assess all sites for their suitability through the Local Plan process. The Call for Sites exercise is taking place between Monday 25 March and Tuesday 7 May 2019. A Site Suggestion Form and guidance is available from the New Local Plan webpage.

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Davidsons Homes helps local residents keep their village tidy BIG-HEARTED residents of Blackfordby in North West Leicestershire have worked hard for years to keep their beloved village tidy. A band of dedicated individuals has kept the roads, walkways and hedgerows clear of litter and rubbish. Villagers decided they wanted a more regular, coordinated approach but they needed money for litter picking kit as well as health and safety equipment. Local housebuilder Davidsons Homes, which is building a range of two, three, four and five-bedroom houses at Spires View, Blackfordby, has now stepped in to back the selfless team of eco warriors. The high-profile builder has agreed to supply litterpicking equipment and high-vis vests for a coordinated L-R, Lawrie Newton, Simon Best, Hilary Newton, community group dedicated to combat the growing Davidsons Homes Sales Manager Suzanne environmental menace. Shearer, Wendy Vallis and Keith Vallis. Stephanie King, Sales Director for Davidsons Homes, said: “We heard about the villagers’ litter-picking vision, which started with a large scale litter pick in the summer last year, just before the inaugural Blackfordby Open Gardens event. “We always like to maintain a tidy site, so a tidy village is something we definitely wanted to get involved with. “We’re pleased to be able to help their admirable work and hope that the group of volunteers will benefit from the equipment we have donated.”

Persimmon building 290 new homes in Fleckney A HOUSEBUILDER is set to deliver 290 new properties to a new development in Fleckney. Persimmon Homes North Midlands is expecting high levels of interest in its Appleyard Park development which will feature a range of two, three and four-bedroom homes. The first houses are due to go on sale later this month. Schemes to help people move into their new home are available, including the Government-backed Help to Buy, along with Persimmon’s Home Change and Part Exchange schemes. For more information about Appleyard Park call 0116 281 5600 or visit www.persimmonhomes.com

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Mr Kuldip Bains (c/o Agent: Design Studio Architects, 1B Salisbury Road, Upper New Walk, Leicester LE1 7QR) – Change of use from six flats to 7 flats plus construction of dormers to rear, roof lights to front and replacement windows at side and rear – at 58 Fosse Road Central, Leicester. Mr Chris Saloustis (c/o Agent: Philip Rowland, Landmark Planning Ltd, 10 Salisbury Road, Leicester LE1 7QR) – Construction of single storey detached building to form 2 self-contained flats – at land at rear of 65-67 Keightley Road, Leicester. Mr Hitesh Patel (c/o Agent: Mr Sajjad Ibrahim, SI Designs, 65 Greenacre Drive, Leicester LE5 6TE) – Change of use from retail on the ground floor and flat on the first floor to 2 flats, hip to gable roof alteration, construction of single-storey rear extension, dormer extension to rear, demolition of building at rear and alterations – at 2 Frisby Road, Leicester.

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Planning reform will go a long way to helping solve the housing and skills crisis Mr Clive Hubber (c/o Agent: Alan Filby, A+G Architects Ltd, 11 Leicester Road, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 2AE) – Demolition of garage and construction of two x two-storey buildings to form 4 flats – at 141 Lothair Road, Leicester. Austen George Holdings Ltd (c/o Agent: Mr Alex Prowse, Astill Planning Consultants Ltd, 13 University Road, Leicester LE1 7RA) – Change of use from storage to 14 apartments, single-storey extension to rear and external alterations to include new windows and addition of balconies – at 19 Burleys Way, Leicester. Clipper Properties Leicester Ltd (c/o Agent: David Ives, AMLI Design, Waterview House, 160 Birstall Road, Birstall, Leicester LE4 4DF) – Conversion of one flat into 2 self-contained flats – at 309A Abbey Lane, Leicester. Mr Hockenhull (c/o Agent: Daniel Nestoruk, Ink/Drawn, Windermere House, 47 New Walk, Leicester LE1 6TE) – Construction of a singlestorey extension to side of service station – at Saffron Service Station, 413 Saffron Lane, Leicester.

Is the housing crisis returning as a Government priority? ADDRESSING the policy conference of the Home Builders Federation (HBF), Housing Secretary James Brokenshire set out what the Government is doing to tackle the housing shortage and improve the quality of new homes. Brokenshire emphasised: • the need to reduce planning delays; • increase the capability of local planning departments; • improve procedure to accelerate the end-to-end planning process; and • planning reform. The National Federation of Builders (NFB) welcomes Brokenshire’s speech, particularly since it seems to suggest that housing may be returning as a priority for the Government. Richard Beresford, chief executive of the NFB, said: “The housing crisis is the greatest challenge to social equality that we have in the UK. The Government must prioritise it. By building more and understanding how we physically get more quality homes built, we can make really positive changes to our communities.” Rico Wojtulewicz, head of housing and planning policy at the House Builders Association, said: “When ministers utter the words, planning reform, the industry gets quite excited. Getting permission to build is a painful, slow and desperate process, especially for SMEs. Reforming it will go a long way to helping solve the housing and skills crisis.”

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Plot for 2 dwellings at King Street, Scalford, Melton Mowbray, Leics. A plot with planning permission for two dwellings in a sought after village location benefiting from catchments to popular schools and great transport links. Planning application reference: 17/00259/FUL. Offers over £220,000 are invited. Contact Connells Estate Agents on 01664 560241 or email: meltonmowbray@connells.co.uk

Building Plot at The Croft, 67 Church Street, Donisthorpe DE12 7PX A building plot set within the gardens and grounds of a substantial arts and crafts family home. Mature site with established trees and planning permission granted for a four bedroom family home and double garage. Guide Price: £220,000. Contact Andrew Johnson & Company on 01530 410930 or email: sales@andrewjohnson.uk.com

Site for 5 detached homes at Atherstone Road, Pinwall, Leicestershire A former public house sat on a plot of 0.6 acre or there abouts, with detailed planning granted (18/00690/FUL) for part demolition, conversion of the pub to residential and the erection of four brand new detached family homes. Offers over £1 million are invited. Viewing via the sole selling agent, Alexanders of Market Bosworth 01455 291471 or email: mbsales@ alexanders-estates.com

Mr Amrish Raithatha (c/o Agent: Dennis Dzike, Volta Designs, 7175 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ) – Change of use from dwelling house to 4 flats plus two-storey side extension, single and two-storey rear extension – at 83 Catherine Street, Leicester. Naif Silk Palace LLC (c/o Agent: Mr Patel, The Agent, Park Street, Luton LU1 3FL) – Demolition of existing buildings and construction of 8-11 storey building to accommodate 4 retail units on the ground floor and 72 flats above – at 80 Wharf Street South, Leicester.

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Emma Popat (c/o Agent: Dennis Dziko, Volta Designs, 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ) – Notification of change of use from offices to 23 flats - at 21 De Montfort Street, Leicester.

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Nico Properties (Leicester) Ltd (c/o Agent: Mr Keshiv Sudera, Design Studio Architects Ltd, 1B Salisbury Road, Leicester LE1 7QR) – Demolition of builder’s yard and construction of three-storey block of flats (4 one-bed and 11 two-bed) – at 22A Staveley Road, Leicester.

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GRAND DESIGNS Live will return to London’s ExCeL from 4 – 12 May 2019, showcasing an amazing variety of the latest innovations, trends and brand-new products across each of the five sectors of the show, which span across Build, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Gardens and Interiors.

RS Development (Leicester) Ltd (c/o: 85 Granby Street, Leicester LE1 6FB) – Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of 2 detached dwellings – at 580 Gipsy Lane, Leicester. Mr Simon Walsh (c/o Agent: Mrs Nita Varia, Bluedot Architecture & Design, Mere House, 29 Mere Lane, Queniborough, Leicester LE7 3DE) – Construction of two-storey extension at side of dwellinghouse for 4 studios for students – at 3 Upperton Rise, Leicester.

Hinckley & Bosworth Berkeley Swiss Ltd (c/o Agent: James Evans, Staniforth Architects, The Warehouse, 1A Stamford Street, Leicester LE1 6NL) – Demolition of existing warehouse and erection of four dwellings (Revised scheme) – at 103 Coventry Road, Burbage, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 2HN. Mr Antonio Delbusso (c/o: 26 Lizmore Drive, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 0SR) – Erection of 2 dwellings – at 6 Wykin Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 0HY. Mountpark Logistics (c/o Agent: Steven Harley, Oxalis Planning Ltd, Unit 7 Wheatcroft Business Park, Landmere Lane, Edwalton, Notts. NG12 4DG) – Erection of building for commercial purposes (Revised scheme) – at Battleflat Lodge Farm, West Lane, Stanton under Bardon, Leics. LE67 1FA. Rita Patel (c/o Agent: Tim Bailey, Bailey Design Ltd, 43A Mitchells Court, Lower Gungate, Tamworth, Staffs. B79 7AS) – Conversion of three agricultural buildings to 3 dwellings with associated parking – at Lower Farm, 7 Pipe Lane, Orton on the Hill, Atherstone, Warks. CV9 3NF.

Harborough District Mr Gilbert Fletcher (c/o Agent: Sworders, Priory Hill, The Hall, Rugby Road, Wolston CV8 3FZ) – Prior approval for the proposed change of use of an agricultural building to 3 dwellinghouses – at Spring Hill Farm, Peatling Road, Ashby Magna, Leics. LE17 5NN. Mr Mike Brown (c/o Agent: Ryan Astill, Astill Planning Consultants Ltd, 13 University Road, Leicester LE1 7RA) – Erection of two dwellings with associated access – at 913 Uppingham Road, Bushby, Leicester LE7 9RR.

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PETER BOOTH gave up his weekend to join Heat for Good team at Clayton Rugby League Club in Bradford, West Yorkshire Loughborough-based heating contractor, Peter Booth of GV Booth Plumbing & Heating, answered the call for help from Clayton Rugby League Football Club in West Yorkshire last month. The generous act was part of Heat for Good, an initiative administered by German heating systems manufacturer, Viessmann, on behalf of heating industry suppliers and installers, which donates equipment and fits it for free.

Loughborough-based heating contractor, Peter Booth of GV Booth Plumbing & Heating Eleven heating installers, including Peter, gave up their time for free to fit a donated Viessmann Vitodens 100-W combi boiler. “Heat for Good is a team that transforms not only the heating systems of community projects, but their ability to reduce operating costs and to keep going! When I heard about the rugby club project and the opportunity to make a difference, I was very keen to be involved, and happy to give up my weekend,” said Peter Booth.

Set over 9 days, this unique event is a must-visit for anyone looking to gather information and learn about the world of interiors, design and self build. Visitors to the show can hear from an array of industry experts at the Grand Theatre, where an engaging line-up of talks will take centre stage across every day of the show; with seminars ranging from interior design to busing the myths of Self Build to adding value to existing homes and much more. With Grand Designers from over 20 projects, the range of daily sessions at the Grand Theatre, includes ‘Meet The Grand Designers’; presented by different home owners from the most recent series of the popular TV series on which the exhibition is based, as well as home owners and developers from the brand-new TV series ‘Grand Designs: The Street’ and from some of Kevin’s favourite Grand Designs projects from the last 20 years . Visitors can hear first-hand, as the Grand Designers discuss the trials, tribulations and triumphs that undertaking ambitious self-build projects can present. Visitors with an interest in self build can also hear from developers and partners Graven Hill, about simple self build options; or get a ‘Road-Map to Self Build’ from Property Expert, Kunle Barker; as well as how to ‘Take the Fear out of Financing Your Build Project’ and a range of other sessions, each ‘Busting the Myths of Self-Build’, supported by the National Custom & Self Build Association (NaCSBA); covering all aspects of a self build project from securing finance, to panning permission, finding a plot, how long the process can take, and much more. Each day our resident Grand Designers will take part in ‘Top Tips For Planning Your Own Grand Design’, where they will be joined on stage by a panel of our industry experts for a dynamic discussion exploring various aspects of their self-build projects; covering everything from architecture, to project management, to planning and everything in between.

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Interesting properties for auction with SDL Auctions • Former Water Tower, Goldstraw Lane, Newark NG24 3FD:

• Office with storage space at 125a Church Lane, Ravenstone, Leics. LE67 2AF

• Block of apartments at Benson House, 9 Benson Street, Blackburn BB1 5PP

Planning consent (18/00474/FULM) for 13 new-build apartments. Guide Price: £130,000+

Two-storey commercial unit offering approximately 93sqm / 1000 sqft of space over the two floors. The property is brick built and benefits from gas central heating and UPVC double glazing. Internally the space is divided up into offices and storage/workshop space but the partition walls could be removed to open up the internal space further. Suitable for a wide range of uses subject to any required permissions. Guide Price: £59,000+

A stone built former church which has been converted to provide 10 self-contained apartments. The building retains a wealth of character. The property is being sold part let / part vacant. The estimated rental income when fully let would be £39,000 per annum which is based on a rent of £75 per week / £325 pcm per flat. Potential yield of around 15%. Guide Price: £250,000+

Mr Ian Morris (c/o Agent: Howkins & Harrison, 7-11 Albert Street, Rugby, Warks. CV21 2RX) – Erection of 3 detached houses (Reserved matters of 17/01400/OUT) – land at Broad Lane, Husbands Bosworth, Leics. Springfields Supermarkets Ltd (c/o Agent: Concept Zero Architects Ltd, 26 Goward Street, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 9AF) – Conversion of one dwelling to form 2 dwellings – at 7 High Street, Husbands Bosworth, Leics. LE17 6LJ. Mr Jon Grieff (c/o Agent: Landmark Planning Ltd, 10 Salisbury Road, Leicester LE1 7QR) – Prior approval for the proposed change of use of two agricultural buildings to 3 dwellinghouses – at Priestlands, Ashby Road, Peatling Parva, Leicestershire LE17 5PZ. C2C Development Company Ltd (c/o Agent: Ross Pritchard, BM3 Architecture Ltd, 28 Pickford Street, Birmingham B5 5QH) – Outline application for the erection of 28 dwellings (Phase 1C) – at land off Angell Drive, Market Harborough, Leics. ATE Farms Limited (c/o Agent: Alison Leeder, AECOM, Royal Court, Basil Close, Chesterfield S41 7SL) – Provision of an equestrian, angling and leisure facility including 6 stables, tack room, livery yard, ménage, bridleways, horse paddocks and pasture, retention of existing angling lake, erection of 6 chalets and 4 camping pods, erection of a worker’s dwelling and office, parking provision and internal access roads – at land at Former Quarry, Dunton Road, Dunton Bassett, Leicestershire.

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For sale BY AUCTION on Tuesday 21st May 2019 at 11.30pm at Leicester City Football Club, Keith Weller Suite, King Power Stadium, Filbert Way, Leicester LE2 7FR. Tel: 0116 254 9654 or visit www. sdlauctions.co.uk

Victorian property, dating back to 1850, with substantial 1970s additions, on a site of 1.06 acres. Total floor area approx. 13,240 sq.ft. Guide Price: £430,000+ For sale BY AUCTION on Friday 24th May 2019 at 11.30pm at The Pedigree Suite, Pride Park Stadium, Derby DE24 8XL. Tel: 01332 242880 or visit www.sdlauctions. co.uk • Excelsior House, 296 Burton Road, Derby DE23 6AD:

Imposing late Victorian six bedroomed semi-detached residence with planning permission (19/00157/FUL) to convert into 3 x two double bedroomed luxury apartments all with en-suites. Constructed of traditional brick beneath a pitched tiled roof, the property has a particularly attractive facade Guide Price: £295,000+ For sale BY AUCTION on Friday 24th May 2019 at 11.30pm at The Pedigree Suite, Pride Park Stadium, Derby DE24 8XL. Tel: 01332 242880 or visit www.sdlauctions. co.uk

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New homes launch at Steeple Chase THE DOORS to a new housing development in Frisby on the Wreake have now opened to the public. Five-star housebuilder Bellway is building 53 two to five-bedroom homes at its newlylaunched Steeple Chase development, off Great Lane. House-hunters now have the chance to visit the sales centre which has opened at the development to find out more about the properties on offer. Carolyne Watkinson, Sales Director for Bellway East Midlands, said: “It’s always a great feeling to open a sales centre for the first time and to get visitors’ feedback on the homes for sale. “There is a real need in this part of Bellway East Midlands Sales Manager Steve Smith with Leicestershire for high-quality new housing, Steeple Chase Sales Advisor Jane Bayliss. so we are proud to be able to help meet this need. “The village of Frisby on the Wreake offers buyers tranquillity and peace, while being just four miles from Melton Mowbray where there is a range of well-regarded schools, shops and leisure attractions. “The new homes have already proven particularly popular, with two homes sold on the night of the launch, so I would encourage anyone interested to visit the development to avoid missing out.” There is a currently a selection of two and four-bedroom properties available to buy, with prices starting at £325,000. Bellway retained its five-star builder status with the Home Builders Federation for 2019 after more than nine out of ten customers who responded to the HBF’s National New Homes Customer Satisfaction Survey said they would recommend the developer to a friend. More information on the homes at Steeple Chase can be found at bellway.co.uk.

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Building Plot at The Spittal, Castle Donington DE74 2NQ Plot with full planning permission (ref: 17/00194/FUL) for a five-bed detached dwelling plus double garage in mature grounds extending to 0.2 acres. Guide Price: £240,000. Contact Brown & Co on 01476 514433 or email: nick.dawes@brown-c0.com

Building plot at 26 Garendon Road, Shepshed, Leics. A single building plot with planning permission for a single detached 1.5 story bungalow dwelling of approximately 1100 square feet gross internal. Plot size approx 25m depth x 9.7m width (243 Sqm) Permission granted 19th December 2017. Planning permission number: P/17/1873/2 via Charnwood Borough Council Planning Explorer. All on site viewings strictly by appointment and to be accompanied by the selling agents. The owners of number 26 are not involved in the land sale, please respect their privacy. Price Guide: £89,950. Contact Moore & York on 01509 214546 or email: Loughborough@ mooreandyork.com

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Forterra’s £95m redevelopment plans for Desford site approved PLANS from Forterra, the producer of manufactured masonry products, for the redevelopment of its Desford site have been approved by Leicestershire County Council. The site currently has a production capacity of 85m bricks, but the planned expansion will allow a new factory that is capable of producing 180m bricks per annum. Costs for the project are expected to be between £90m and £95m, and the current factory is to remain operational until the development is complete. The plans will result in the equivalent of 121 jobs per year over the 20-month construction period. At present, the brickworks support the employment of 102 people directly. It is anticipated that the new plant will be commissioned in 2021 and £1.5m has already been invested into preparation costs for the project. When the plans were first revealed in May 2018, Stephen Harrison, Chief Executive Officer at Forterra, said: “The high level of capacity utilisation in the UK brick industry, together with the attractive long term fundamentals on housebuilding supported by government policies, provides a sound basis for this major investment. “We have chosen redevelopment of the Desford site as the favoured option of those considered as it enables us to replace the existing plant with a larger modern facility, providing both additional capacity and the benefit of a lower production cost. This will give us the flexibility to continue to serve our customers and meet their requirements as the market grows. “The project is a key part of our strategy to grow our core business and pursue manufacturing excellence, driven by our strong customer relationships as well as our people.” Forterra’s plans are for a new brickworks and an extension to quarry workings.

Frontier Estates (Kingham) Ltd (c/o Agent: Mr T Stocker, Gillings Planning Ltd, 13 Oakmount Road, Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO53 2LG) – Demolition of ambulance station and construction of a 76-bed care home including parking, landscaping, access and associated works – at Ambulance Station, Leicester Road, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7AX. Manor Oak Homes (c/o Agent: Armstrong Rigg Planning, The Exchange, Colworth Science Park, Sharnbrook, Bedford MK44 1LQ) – Hybrid planning application: Full Planning Application for Mixed Use Development of 687.9 sqm Retail Floorspace, 100.4 sqm Office Floorspace and 22 Residential Apartments together with roads, accesses, parking, drainage and associated infrastructure; Outline Planning Application for Veterinary Surgery providing up to 700 sqm floor space with associated access and infrastructure – at land at corner of Wistow Road and Warwick Road, Kibworth Harcourt, Leics.

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Claim for alleged defect in work Problem:

I had been working on job for a main contractor for about 5 months up until January 2019, which had been going well, with no problems on payment. I had been working without a written order or agreement, although the work itself was given to me in a piece meal fashion, with the price for each piece of work being agreed prior to the work being carried out. In February I left the site as the next stage of work the main contractor wanted me to carry out, we could not agree a price. A few weeks after I left the site, I received an email from the main contractor telling me that I was being billed for work that I had supposedly done incorrectly. I wrote back stating that I should have been given the chance to rectify the so-called faults, and that I would not accept the charge. The main contractor then came back and that they would be taking this further. Any advice?

Response: You have not mentioned that you are owed monies from this main contractor, which is obviously a good thing, and something less to concern you. Your response to the main contractor was the correct response, as it would have been sensible if the main contractor had given you the opportunity to inspect the alleged defects and make good. That said, the main contractor is not actually under any obligation or duty to invite you back to correct any defects in your work. However, the main contractor is under a duty to mitigate the amount it cost to make good, and that means that by refusing to give you the opportunity to return to site and make good (which would have cost the main contractor nothing), it has employed a third party and thus there is a cost associated with the making good. If the main contractor does take this further and attempts to recover its losses (which it must prove), all you need to show (if there is a genuine defect that is your responsibility), is that you were not given the opportunity to make good and it would have cost you nothing to make good (because your labour to you is free). © Michael Gerard 2019 The advice provided is intended to be of a general guide only and should not be viewed as providing a definitive legal analysis.

Michael P. Gerard Author background Michael is a Solicitor, Chartered Builder & Registered Construction Adjudicator, and is a director at Michael Gerard Law Limited, a solicitors practice regulated by the SRA.

LAND SOUTH OF NORTH LANE, FOXTON, LEICESTERSHIRE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SITE WITH OUTLINE PLANNING CONSENT FOR 5 DWELLINGS -

Site circa 0.21 ha (0.52 acres) Outline Planning Permission (HDC Ref: 18/01956/OUT) Attractive opportunity in idyllic location with strong commuter links Further details available upon request

For further information, please contact the Planning & Development Department on:Tel: 01858 439 090 Email: planning@andrewgranger.co.uk Established in 1989, East Midlands property experts Andrew Granger & Co. are a wide multi-disciplinary consultancy featuring residential sales and lettings, commercial, rural and professional services. Offering a high quality and affordable service, Andrew Granger & Co. have the expertise and experience to assist with Planning and Development queries across the Midlands and further afield. www.andrewgranger.co.uk

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Development site for 5 dwellings in Nuneaton: £900k guide

HOWKINS & HARRISON are offering for sale a site for 5 dwellings at School Lane, Galley Common, Nuneaton, Warks. CV10 9PA The site comprises a gently sloping block of former Development Siteextending to approximately 1.54 agricultural land Schoolor Lane, Galley Common, Nuneaton, CV10 9PA acres thereabouts, with long Warwickshire, road frontage to School Lane. The boundaries are predominantly mature hedges.  1.54 acres The site has outline planning permission from  Planning permission for up to 5 dwellings  300m walk ‘Outstanding’* primary school Nuneaton & from Bedworth Borough Council under reference: 035/853 dated 4th January 2019 for residential development of up to 5 dwellings and access to the rear of the site. Guide Price: £900,000. For more information, contact Howkins & Harrison on 01827 721380 or email: james.collier@ howkinsandharrison.co.uk *Ofsted inspection (2010)

Focus Consultants appointed on historic Coventry scheme FOCUS Consultants has been appointed as quantity surveyors on a £5.5m project to restore Coventry’s Grade II* listed Drapers’ Hall in time for the city being UK City of Culture in 2021. The building in the heart of the Cathedral Quarter will be used as a centre for educating young musicians from Coventry schools and for the performance of professional classical music. The project is being led by Historic Coventry Trust and managed by The Prince’s Foundation. The development of Drapers’ Hall represents one of The Prince’s Foundation’s 7 for 70 projects announced in 2018 to coincide with The Prince of Wales’s 70th birthday. The Prince’s Foundation launched the initiative to identify and undertake seven high-impact community regeneration projects throughout the United Kingdom. The charity’s president His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales visited Drapers’ Hall in January. “The restoration of Drapers’ Hall is a high-profile project, and Focus Consultants is delighted to be playing a part in giving this wonderful building a new lease of life,” said Sean Smith, senior quantity surveyor at Focus Consultants. “This will be a sensitive and sympathetic restoration of an historic building – completed in time for Coventry’s City of Culture year in 2021. That it is one of The Prince’s Foundation’s 7 for 70 projects makes it even more special.” A sympathetic new extension to the rear, in the Regency style of the existing building, will provide additional space for main occupier Coventry Music Service. The building, which dates from 1832 and was once the headquarters of Coventry’s Worshipful Company of Drapers, has been dormant for the past 20 years, but work is due to start later this year following extensive archaeological investigations at this sensitive site in the heart of the Medieval city. Focus Consultants, which is based in Nottingham and has branches in London, Leicester, Newark and Boston, provides a range of consultancy services to the property and construction industry, including building surveying, project management and sustainable development support. For more information, visit www.focus-consultants.com

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Melton Borough Duchess of Rutland (c/o Agent: Colin Wilkinson, Planit-X, 21 New Road, Burton Lazars, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE14 2UU) – Conversion of the existing barns to 3 dwellings, erection of garages and improved access – at Lings Farm, Lings Hill, Croxton Kerrial. Mr Pears (c/o Agent: Mr Dino Labbate, Swish Architecture Ltd, 37 Gordon Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 5LQ) – Proposed demolition of existing outbuildings to rear of site to construct 3 dwellings and conversion/extensions of the existing butcher’s shop and dwelling to form 2 semi-detached dwellings – at 11 East End, Long Clawson, Leics. LE14 4NG. Wyndham Lodge Developments (c/o Agent: Mike Etchells, HSSP Architects Ltd, Pera Business Park, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 0PB) – Full planning application for residential development of a single fourstorey containing 38 apartments, 5 bungalows and the relocation of a previously approved detached dwelling; to include the demolition of a dilapidated listed wall – at Wyndham Development Site, Kennelmore Road, Melton Road, Leics.

Rutland County Mr T Fiducia (c/o Agent: Mrs Louise Gregory, Acorus Rural Property Services Ltd, Old Market Office, 10 Risbygate Street, Bury St Edmonds, Suffolk IP33 3AA) – Proposed change of use of agricultural buildings to 2 residential dwellings – at Quarry Farm, Holywell Road, Clipsham, Rutland LE15 7SQ.

Leicestershire charities and organisations to benefit from launch of Community Fund LEICESTERSHIRE developer David Wilson Homes East Midlands has launched a Community Fund scheme to strengthen its ties with the areas in which it is building new homes. The David Wilson Homes Community Fund will donate £1,000 each month to a charity or organisation within its operational areas, which include Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire and David Wilson Homes East Midlands Warwickshire, supporting Managing Director John Reddington the activities carried out in the local area. that figure considerably, through such work as the new David Wilson John Reddington, Managing Homes Community Fund. Director at David Wilson Homes East Midlands, said: “We’re David Wilson Homes East delighted to be launching the Midlands is currently building Community Fund, a scheme which new homes at the following will be able to offer valuable developments in Leicestershire: support to those in need within the Hunters Lodge in Barrow-uponlocal areas in which we build. Soar, The Spinney in Burbage, The Chimes in Loughborough, Wigston “As the country’s largest Meadows in Wigston and Fleckney housebuilder we are committed Fields in Fleckney. to creating a positive legacy. We want to lead the industry not just There are also properties soon in the quality of the homes and to be available at David Wilson developments we build, but also in Homes at Kibworth. our work with charities and good For more information about any causes throughout the UK.” nearby developments, please call Last year £1.2 million was the David Wilson Homes sales team donated across the company in the on 033 3355 8483 or visit www. UK, but this year the goal is to raise dwh.co.uk.

Mr Mark Atton (c/o Agent: Robin Adams, R.W.Adams, 14 Cottesmore Road, Ashwell, Oakham, Rutland LE15 7LJ) – Build an additional 5-bay factory unit next to existing Units 1, 2 & 3 Scotsman Block, plus recladding of existing factory with green metal cladding to match new unit – at Units 1, 2 & 3 Scotsman Block, Market Overton Industrial Estate, Ironstone Lane, Market Overton, Rutland.

Development Properties

IN BRIEF

Development site for 14 apartments and 3 commercial units in Tamworth WELLS MCFARLANE are offering for sale a development site with full planning permission (ref: 0443/2016) for 14 apartments and 3 commercial units. The 0.53 acre site - at Bonehill Road, Tamworth - is situated approximately 1.4 miles from Tamworth Town Centre on the southern bank of the River Tame. Offers in excess of £600,000 are invited. Please note that VAT will be chargeable on the purchase price. For more information, or to arrange a viewing, contact Wells McFarlane on 01455 559030 or email: info@wellsmcfarlane.co.uk

Building plot adjacent to 27 Main Street, Branston, Nottingham NG32 1RU SHOULER & Son are offering for sale a single building plot with planning consent (ref: 06/00874/FUL) and building regulation approval for a four-bed detached house. The agents say that there is a building control record (ref: 09/00402/DOM which suggests that a start was made on site in summer 2009, and therefore the permission is still live. Guide Price: £225,000. Contact Shoulers on 01664 410166 or email: housesales@shoulers.co.uk

Terraced house for upgrading: £35k+ guide

WA BARNES are offering for sale BY AUCTION a traditional, two storey town house in need of refurbishment and upgrading. The property - 26 Co-Operative Street, Stanton Hill, Notts, NG17 - offers lounge, separate dining room, kitchen with modern fittings. Ground floor bathroom/ WC. Two double plus one single bedroom at first floor level. For sale by public auction on Thursday 9th May 2019 at the Civic Centre, Chesterfield Road South, Mansfield, Notts. NG19 7BH at 3pm prompt. Guide Price £35,000 plus. For more information, contact WA Barnes on 01623 554084 or visit www.wabarnes.co.uk

NW Leics. Mr Sam Spare (c/o Agent: Nigel Dutton, 49 Falcon Road, Anstey, Leicester LE7 7FY) – Erection of 1 office unit and 2 one-bed flats – at land adjacent to 6 Chapel Street, Measham, Swadlincote, Derby DE12 7JD.

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Project To Prove Anyone Can Buy A House… A NORTH EAST entrepreneur is set to prove that anyone can get on the property ladder – with an ambitious project to showcase how to buy a house with no money. Daniel Gibson runs estate agents Daniel Craig Residential, and has his own portfolio of properties. But now he has set himself a mammoth task, to prove that even someone with no cash or savings can buy a home. Daniel, 30, is launching his own experiment – the No Money Challenge - where he has set himself the goal of being able to buy four properties before his 31st birthday in March 2020. He will be joined by his brother-in-law, Robbie Griffin, with the twosome operating within a strict set of guidelines. “The question I’m asked the most is how do I buy a property when I have no money,” said Daniel. “I’ve been lucky because I was given a step on the ladder from my dad and I was able to fund my first property from a job when I was at university and also use my student loan because I lived at home. “I was then able to buy more and more properties so it is difficult for me to put myself in the shoes of someone who is on a limited income or has a large number of outgoings, so I want to see if it can be done.”

Robbie (left) and Daniel Daniel and Robbie are starting from zero cash and the rules include not being allowed to use any of their existing contacts, family or friends and not use any skills built up from their previous property purchases. Any work they undertake has to be unskilled labour – and done outside of their day jobs. “I run three companies, multiple building projects, a property portfolio as well has having a six-week-old baby at home so if I can find the time, anyone can,” said Daniel.

The only concessions the pair are allowed is use of a car and the internet and the assumption that whoever is following in their footsteps has a good credit rating. Daniel came up with the idea after posting a podcast online, where the most asked question was how to buy a property if you have no money. The whole journey will be charted via a You Tube channel and on Daniel’s blog (with weekly updates as to the pair’s financial status. “I started to wonder what would happen if I had to start from scratch today with no money and no savings and could I replicate my success starting from that point,” said Daniel. “And now the plan is to find out. The rules I’ve put in place are actually going to make it harder than it would be for most people to buy their first property but that’s all part of the challenge.” Anyone watching the video progress will also be able to ask questions and put forward their own ideas, with the aim to bring in experienced investors who can also offer free advice. “My brother-in-law doesn’t own any properties so this is a new experience for him. What we’re doing is not only relevant to anyone wanting to get into property investment but who want to get on the property ladder to buy a home to live in.” The posts can be viewed at https://youtu.be/AG5JJbu177A

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AUCTION RESULT: East Midlands auctions raise £8.8 million for property sellers AFTER a busy week of auctions in the East Midlands, SDL Property Auctions raised more than £8.8 million under the hammer for properties ranging from garages to large apartment blocks – and everything in between. The total raised at three auctions – held in Leicester, Nottingham and Derby – exceeded the amount raised at the February auctions and saw some enthusiastic bidding, with refurbishment properties attracting a great deal of attention.

This was certainly the case in Leicester, where 53 Brettell Road, Leicester, a spacious four bedroomed town house, sold for £124,000 from a **guide price of £100,00, 57 Blakesley Walk, a three bedroomed semi on a large plot, sold for £148,000 from a guide price of £120,000+ and 59 Burleigh Avenue, Wigston, a traditional semi, sold for £146,000 from a guide price of £125,000+. It was a similar story in Nottingham, where 9 Tennyson Road, Woodthorpe, a traditional bay-fronted three bedroomed semi detached requiring improvements, sold for £185,000 from a guide price of £150,000+ and a terraced house in Mansfield, 32 Moor Street, sold for £54,000 from a guide price of £50,000+. The BBC Homes Under the Hammer team were back in Derby to see a refurbishment property live up to expectations after receiving more viewings than any other lot in the auction.

107 Grasmere Crescent, Sinfin, a three bedroomed semi-detached house with a large garden, had a guide price of £45,000+ and sold for £124,000. Some of the larger refurbishment properties were sold in Derby too where a two-storey former Baptist Church in Market Street, Clay Cross,

sold for £107,000 from a guide price of £55,000+ and a former farmhouse in Breedon on the Hill ended the auction with a bang selling for £410,000 from a guide price of £225,000+. But not all auction properties require modernisation; several have already had the work completed, such as 14 Austin Street, Nottingham, a two bedroomed ground floor maisonette which was renovated two years ago. Its guide price was £50,000+ and it sold for £55,000. In Derby, a six bedroomed House in Multiple Occupation sold for £180,000 from a guide price of £165,000+. 52 Bedford Street, Derby produces an annual rental income of £27,000 when fully let and includes land to the rear suitable for development. There were commercial and development opportunities to be had, too, including plots of land, retail units and, in Leicester, a block of 12 lock-up garages adjacent to 138 Cambridge Street which proved extremely popular, selling for £160,500 from a guide price of £45,000+. Among the shops going under the hammer were 17 High Street, a three-storey former jewellery shop in Oakham, which sold in Leicester for its guide price, £165,000, 5 Station Road, Ilkeston, a ground floor retail unit leased to a national chain of betting shops, which sold in Derby for £72,000 from a guide price of £68,000+ and, also selling in Derby, 121 & 121A Branston Road, Burton on Trent, a former shop with potential to convert the upstairs to residential use, subject to planning permission, which sold for £99,000 from a guide price of £35,000+. Land opportunities included a potential building plot to the rear of 711 Loughborough Road, Birstall, Leicester, which sold at the Leicester auction for £55,000 from a guide price of £50,000+, a building plot to the rear of 141 & 143 Baker Street, Alvaston, with outline planning permission for two bungalows, which sold in Derby for £80,500 from a guide price of £55,000+. A Ripley plot, rear of 230 & 232 Peasehill, with planning permission for a two bedroomed dwelling, also sold in Derby for £26,500 from a guide price of £23,000+.

Asbestos exposure putting lives at risk 20 years since ban L IVES ARE STILL being put at risk by companies failing to manage exposure to asbestos – two decades after the deadly cancercausing material was banned in Britain.

Since the start of last year, 135 companies or individuals have been ordered to cease work activities because of non-compliance with asbestos regulations, with a further 130 being warned they must improve. A further 31 companies or individuals have been prosecuted for breaches, with fines ranging from £1 to £200,000 and some directors being given prison sentences. The latest company to be sentenced was a Devon-based hotelier, which was fined £80,000 recently after asbestos containing materials were disturbed during renovation work. But while these companies are being hit in the pocket, the human cost of asbestos exposure at work is far greater, with at least 5,000 deaths every year in Britain being linked to it. While it takes 20 years or more for exposure to lead to a cancer diagnosis, the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is concerned that the number of buildings containing asbestos and a widespread lack of awareness and uncertainty on how to manage it – particularly among small and medium-sized organisations – means people will continue to become seriously ill in decades to come. Despite being banned in 1999, it is present in at least half a million buildings constructed before this time, lurking in roofing, spray coatings, lagging, insulating boards and cloth. Ahead of Global Asbestos Awareness Week, IOSH called on organisations to manage risks more responsibly and stop people being exposed to asbestos, which can lead to fatal cancers like mesothelioma. IOSH’s Chief Executive Bev Messinger said: “It is unacceptable that, 20 years on from asbestos being banned in Britain, organisations are still potentially putting at risk the lives of employees, their families and other members of the public. Courts fine some of the worst offenders,

which causes significant commercial and reputational damage, but the human costs far outweigh the financial cost. “Thousands die in Britain every year from cancers like mesothelioma, while many more are diagnosed with it. We must also consider the families of these people, who watch their loved ones suffer. All this is preventable through good occupational safety and health. It is time for organisations to wake up and realise how dangerous asbestos is. There are no excuses.” An IOSH-funded survey last year found there was a worrying lack of awareness among tradespeople about asbestos. Of 500 respondents, including electricians, carpenters, joiners and roofers, nearly one in four said they had been exposed to asbestos, while one in three admitted to never checking the asbestos register before starting work on a new site. Former roofer Liam Bradley, 32, of Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, was diagnosed with mesothelioma after surgeons operated on a collapsed lung following a fall from height. While the dad-of-one isn’t yet showing any symptoms, his future remains unclear and he is urging organisations to provide more information for people at risk of exposure. He said: “I worked for a number of small organisations on quite a few refurbishment projects, yet I was told hardly anything about the risks of asbestos, so being diagnosed with mesothelioma came as a huge shock. “It is incredibly frustrating that people continue to be ignorant about it. I get the sense that a lot of people think it’s an old wives’ tale, something there to scare you. But it’s real. It’s happened to me, so it can happen to anyone else – businesses, and the people who work for them, need to make it a priority.” Through its No Time to Lose campaign, IOSH is raising awareness of occupational cancer and some of the most common causes. Its current focus, which began a year ago, is asbestos. The institution has free resources which can assist businesses and individuals on how to prevent asbestos exposure. For more information, visit www. notimetolose.org.uk

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Midlands housebuilder IN BRIEF supports The National Building plot at Mill Lane, Forest initiative Kegworth

Development Properties

A single building plot of circa 403 sqm with full planning permission granted. Situated on the edge of Kegworth village, the current plans forming an attractive three bedroom detached house with garage. Offering river and countryside walks just around the corner. Application Reference: 18/00726/FUL Price: £155,000. Viewing by appointment only through the sole selling agent, contact Alexanders 01509 861222 or email: lbrsales@alexanders-estates.com

Mr P Hatton (c/o: D&P Homes Ltd, White Lodge Farm, Gaddesby Lane, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE14 2PA) – Proposed conversion into 2 onebed flats and 1 two-bed maisonette with four off-road parking spaces and a large amenity area – at 23 Fairfield Road, Oadby, Leicester LE2 4NF.

Single building plot at Main Street, Middleton, Northants. A single building plot with full planning consent for a five bedroom family house in the centre of the village. The plot is accessed via a drive off Main Street leading to number 16. The plot benefits from full planning consent granted on 29 June 2017 under reference 16/00417/DPA. Offers in excess of £175,000 invited. Strictly by appointment with the selling agents: contact Berrys Estate Agents on 01536 532376 or email: pierre.farnsworth@berrys.uk.com

Development site for industrial units at 9 Thirsk Place, Osmaston Park Industrial Estate, Derby DE24 8JJ Extending to 1.778 acres/0.72 hectares or thereabouts. Located in a prominent position, immediately adjacent to Ascot Drive with a return to Thirsk Place, within the Osmaston Park Industrial Estate. The site has the benefit of planning permission for fifteen industrial units, together with an MOT testing station and car wash facility. May be suitable for alternative uses, subject to planning permission. Guide Price: £1,500,000. Viewings are strictly by appointment with the selling agents, Gadsby Nichols on 01332 290390 or email: commercial@gadsbynichols.co.uk

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MIDLANDS-BASED housebuilder Davidsons Homes is urging people to join them in supporting a recent request by The National Forest.

Area field sales manager Sarahjane Giles admires the stunning National Forest at Davidsons Homes’ Tudor Rise development in Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire.

The growing regional housebuilder has donated 20 trees, to help the charity to reach their goal of planting 9 million trees – with less than 34,980 left to be supported. For more than 25 years The National Forest Company charity have been working to create and grow the National Forest across 200 square miles of central England, making it accessible to all and providing a lasting benefit for generations to come. The forest spans across parts of Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Staffordshire and aims to link the two ancient Forests of Charnwood and Needwood. Stephanie King, Sales Director for Davidsons Homes, said: “We were only too happy to help with this donation. “We’re very supportive of what The National Forest is doing and trying to achieve as it will enhance the area for everyone. “It’s very important to us to support the communities in the areas that we’re building in and the beauty of this project is that everyone can get involved. “Hopefully others will pledge a tree or two and The National Forest will reach its goal which we can all enjoy for years to come.” The housebuilder has furthered its pledge to The National Forest by encouraging its staff to get involved and is also providing an official map of the National Forest to each household moving into the two developments between April and December 2019 so residents can make the most of the forest on their doorstep. To find out how you can help The National Forest, more information can be found at www.nationalforest.org/shop/dedicate-tree

Mr Patel (c/o Agent: Mr Patel, The Agent, Park Street, Luton LU1 3FL) – Prior notification application for change of use from light industrial to 4 flats – at 124 Countesthorpe Road, Wigston, Leicester LE18 4PG. Mr M Kasim (c/o Agent: Mr R Kahn, Master Plan Design Solutions, 23 Vulcan House, Vulcan Road, Leicester LE5 3EF) – Construction of 3 four-bed dwellings – at 9 Stoughton Drive South, Oadby, Leicester LE2 2RJ.

Blaby District Ms A Akinyemi (c/o: NHS Property Services, 99 Gresham Street, 2nd Floor Office, London EC2V 7NG) – Prior approval for proposed change of use of office building to 2 dwellinghouses – at Overton House, 43 Enderby Road, Blaby, Leicester LE8 4GD. Mr J Phillips (c/o Agent: Staniforth Architects, The Warehouse, 1A Stamford Street, Leicester LE1 6NL) – Erection of 11 dwellings - on land at Tom Thumb Public House, The Fairway, Blaby, Leicester.

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Substantial former Sunline Direct site trio available to rent in Loughborough Mr James Goulding (c/o Agent: Boyer Planning Ltd, 24 Southwark Bridge Road, London SE1 9HF) – Prior Approval for proposed change of use of two agricultural buildings to 2 dwellinghouses – at Broadway Farm, Main Street, Kilby, Leics. Mr Jonathan Bailiss (c/o Agent: Andy Lennard, Perfect Planning, Jade House, Cotes Road, Burbage, Leics. LE10 2HJ) – Outline application for the erection of a commercial building providing office accommodation and storage/ warehouse – at land adjoining Bungalow Farm, 53A Cosby Road, Littlethorpe, Leics. LE9 2HG. Mr S Boam (c/o Agent: Mr Lee Aylesbrook, Lifestyle Architectural Services, 19 Victoria Road, Coalville, Leics. LE67 3AG) – Conversion of existing outbuildings to 4 three-bed dwellings – at Oaklands, Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest West, Leicester LE9 9RE.

A TRIO of warehouse sites with office space included are available to rent in Loughborough through commercial property experts Mather Jamie, following the closure of the mailing business Sunline Direct earlier this year. The former Sunline Direct head offices provide ample space for warehousing or factory production, plus office space, across three separate freehold sites. The former head offices were sold earlier this month and are now available to rent individually or collectively. Located on Cotton Way and Weldon Road in the industrial area in the north of Loughborough, the sites offer more than 50,000ft2 of warehouse and office space between them. The largest site, on Cotton Way, comprises a total of 29,039ft2 of space. The other two sites are both located on Weldon Road, with the larger consisting of 15,965ft2 of total space, while the third site has a total internal area of 8,472ft2. As well as their substantial size and self-contained yard, the three sites benefit from excellent road links via the nearby A6, and are just four miles from Junction 23 of the M1 and less than half an hour’s drive from East Midlands Airport. For more information please telephone 01509 233433 or visit www.matherjamie.co.uk.

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New CEO at Travis Perkins TRAVIS PERKINS has announced that chief executive and company veteran John Carter is to step down. He will be succeeded as CEO by Nick Roberts, currently boss of engineering firm Atkins, who will join the business as a director and chief executive designate on July 1.

Mr Carter will step down from the Travis board on August 5 but remain with the group until the end of 2019 to ensure a smooth handover. He will leave following a 40-year stint at the firm, including 18 years as a director and five as chief executive. Mr Roberts has headed up Atkins since 2017 and will join Travis on a base salary initially set at £630,000 per year, a pension contribution of 10% of that amount, and an annual bonus of up to 180% of his pay.

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Leicester’s new apartment complex influenced by Premiership title win three years on LEICESTER City’s historic Premiership title triumph was one of the factors that persuaded investors to develop a new £43m luxury apartment complex in the city. A study by professional services company EY in 2016 found that the club’s against-all-odds success in May of that year had boosted the local economy by £140 million. And, nearly three years on, the Foxes’ cup-winning glories are still contributing to the city’s development, with the team behind a new 297-home Build-To-Rent (BTR) scheme in Vaughan Way revealing it was one of the reasons they were attracted to Leicester. The Wullcomb is an exciting development and Leicester’s first BTR scheme. It will set new standards in the city where Manhattan studios, one and twobed apartments are complemented by social spaces, such as a rooftop terrace, with stunning views and wood-fired pizza oven. London based Long Harbour entered into a joint venture agreement with Sowden Group in 2017, purchasing the site across from High Cross shopping Centre. Way of Life is Long Harbour’s in-house

An artist’s impression of the Wullcomb, Vaughan Way, Leicester management company and will be launching the product into the market this coming summer. Long Harbour’s director of real estate, Rebecca Taylor, explained why they believed Leicester was the ideal location for the development. “Long Harbour and Way of Life adopt a research-led approach across our entire portfolio to inform our investment strategy. We looked at all of the 64 Primary Urban Areas across the UK and looked at key factors to rank these into our top 20

cities,” she said. “This included measures like population growth, Gross Value Added (GVA) per worker, infrastructure and connectivity, retail performance and number of patents granted per 1,000 people.” What came next was a more detailed look at the city’s economy, demographics, housing needs and culture. “What we found was a city that is incredibly well connected, had seen recent investment prompted by the

council’s Waterside Regeneration project, publicity around Richard III and also furthered by Leicester City’s win of the premiership. The city also has a young and diverse population, all supported by a local authority with a ‘can do’ attitude,” she added. Research brought to light that the city had seen very little residential accommodation built in recent times and that quality was mixed, with smaller unit sizes than elsewhere in the country, little to no amenity space or service offering. Adopting a fresh approach to BTR properties, Way of Life, who currently manage over 850 other homes in the UK, are focused on providing an exclusive and complete hospitality service. When finished in the summer of this year, The Wullcomb will boast a dedicated team of on-site customer relationship managers and plenty of shared amenity space to build the ultimate sense of community. Way of Life managing director Sowgol Zarinchang said the company was committed to building relationships with the wider Leicester community, employing people from the local area and that engaging with businesses had always been a big part of Way of Life’s agenda for Leicester.

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Plan for 360 new homes in Hugglescote is approved NORTH WEST Leicestershire has made a stride towards meeting its housing need after an application for 360 new homes in Hugglescote was approved. Outline planning permission for the scheme was already approved in December 2014 with members of North West Leicestershire District Council’s (NWLDC) Planning Committee granting reserved (detailed) matters – which looks at the finer details of a scheme - on Tuesday 12 March. The site on land off Grange Road sits within the limits to development shown in the adopted Local Plan and forms part of the wider south east Coalville development. This part of South East Coalville has been earmarked as a large area for up to 3,860 new homes in the future as housing need grows. Financial contributions towards healthcare, education and a new primary school in the South East Coalville area, and highway maintenance and improvements were secured at the outline planning stage in 2014. The outline approval also states the development must include a minimum of 7.5 per cent affordable housing.

Apprenticeship Levy is exacerbating construction skills shortage, says FMB THE APPRENTICESHIP Levy is exacerbating the construction skills shortage and must be reformed urgently, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). The latest statistics released by the Department for Education show that the number of new construction apprenticeship starts for January 2019 has fallen to 950 compared with 1,216 the previous year. In particular, the number of starts for Level 2 apprenticeships, that is equivalent to GCSE level, has dropped to 555 in January 2019 from 712 in January 2018. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “These latest statistics point to a serious failure of the Government’s Apprenticeship Levy. Their publication comes at a time when 64 per cent of construction firms are already struggling to hire carpenters and joiners, and 61 per cent are struggling to hire bricklayers. The Government needs to make the Apprenticeship Levy work for small construction firms by increasing the proportion of Apprenticeship Levy vouchers that are permitted to be passed down the supply chain from large to small companies from 25 per cent to 100 per cent. After all, small and medium-sized construction firms train two-thirds of all apprentices in our sector and more importantly, they offer training in the skills the industry actually needs – the onsite trades like plasterers and plumbers.” Berry concluded: “Looking ahead, as part of its post-Brexit immigration proposals, Ministers want to close the door to Level 2 tradespeople by dubbing them ‘low skilled’ and preventing them from entering and working in the UK for more than 12 months at a time. It takes years to train quality tradespeople to become a Level 2 worker and even if we did have the time to train at this scale, there aren’t enough UK-born workers to go around as we are almost at full employment. The construction industry is facing a cliffedge when it comes to skill shortages, and I’m concerned that we will not be able to continue growing and delivering on the Government’s housing and infrastructure targets if this state of affairs continues.”

Mr Gladman (c/o Agent: Gladman House, Alexandria Way, Congleton CW12 1LB) – Outline planning application for the erection of up to 108 dwellings with public open space, landscaping and sustainable drainage system – at land off Oak Road, Littlethorpe, Leics. Mr Thorley (c/o Agent: BRP Architects, 1 Millers Yard, Roman Way, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7PN) – Residential development of 25 dwellings – at land off Cosby Road, Littlethorpe, Leics. Mr M Woodward (c/o Agent: Andrew Granger & Co, Phoenix House, 52 High Street, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7AF) – Erection of 8 detached dwellings – at land at Strawberry Cottage, Hinckley Road, Sapcote, Leics. LE9 4LG.

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LEICESTERSHIRE and Rutland Stray Dog Sanctuary has received £500 from Davidsons Homes, which is building new homes at its Waterford Heights development just a few miles away in Melton Mowbray. The sanctuary, which was started in 1961 by Alfred Voyce, provides care and shelter for stray dogs while new homes are found for them. Alfred bought the farm and land on leaving the army in 1947 and created a smallholding whilst also working at Pedigree Pet Foods. He learnt that when the police picked up a stray dog it was looked after for three days and then put to sleep if it was not claimed. From that point, Alfred paid 2/6 for each dog and Cat Foyster from Davidsons Homes hands over a cheque for cared for them until he could find them a new £500 to Phillip Voyce of the Leicestershire and Rutland Stray home. Dog Sanctuary along with Mary Hutt and Lucy the Lurcher. The sanctuary grew from covering just the Melton Mowbray area to also encompass Market Harborough and Rutland. Alfred’s son Phillip took on the running of the sanctuary after his father passed away in 1978, which now rehomes up to 200 dogs a year. Two full-time staff and three to four volunteers care for the animals. Phillip Voyce, the sanctuary owner, said: “We are extremely grateful for Davidsons Homes’ donation. It couldn’t have come at a better time, as we are upgrading our dog pens to be in line with new council regulations. “The necessary work is costing us £150-£200 per pen and currently means we can’t house as many dogs as we would like to, so the donation is very helpful and will enable us to finish the work a bit quicker. “We’re pretty much self-funded, as the revenue from our boarding kennels and pet cemetery helps us to cover the costs of the sanctuary, but donations like these are always a very welcome surprise and help us to continue our work in the area.” For more information on re-homing a dog or volunteering at the sanctuary you can find more at www.frisbydogsanctuary.co.uk

The outline permission (16/02086/ OUTM ) for 51 dwellings is in respect of approximately half the site. The balance forms public open space and amenity land with possible potential for additional dwellings. The site is subject to certain planning obligations as detailed in a Section 106 Agreement dated 16th February 2018. Offers are invited for the freehold. Contact Boulton & Cooper, Stephensons Estate Agents on 01904 625533 or email: york@ stephensons4property.co.uk

Site for 8 houses at Windy Ridge, Dunns Lane, Dordon, Tamworth B78 1RS An existing bungalow set in very large gardens to which Planning Permission has been approved for 8 detached houses. The planning reference for this plot is PAP/2017/0229 (North Warwickshire Borough Council). Guide Price: £880,000. Contact Mark Evans & Co Estate Agents on 01827 311300 or email: info@markevanstamworth.com

FOR SALE - OUTSTANDING RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY Full Planning Permission for 8 Dwellings Thoroton Farm, Main Street, Thoroton, Nottinghamshire. NG13 9DS A superb residential development and investment opportunity Lot 1(edged yellow) - 2.19 Acres (0.88 Ha) of land with Full Planning Permission for 8 dwellings (Rushcliffe BC Ref: 16/03101/FUL & 18/02084/VAR). Agricultural buildings which stood on site have been demolished in readiness for development and approx. 1,115 tonnes of crushed material is left ready to use for construction purposes. Lot 2 (edged blue) – Thoroton Farm Cottages comprising one three-bedroom cottage and one four-bedroom cottage, both let on AST’s. Offered for sale only to the purchaser of the development site. Full Developer’s Information Pack available to download online For Sale by Informal Tender Bids close 12 noon on Friday 7th June 2019 Contact: Gary Kirk gary.kirk@matherjamie.co.uk

MATHER JAMIE CHARTERED SURVEYORS 3 Bank Court, Weldon Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 5RF Tel: 01509 233433 | www.matherjamie.co.uk Online information pack available at: www.matherjamie.co.uk/thorotonfarm

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J Tomlinson completes refurbishment of Leicestershire sexual health clinic J TOMLINSON has completed a state-of-theart refurbishment scheme on behalf of Leicester City Council.

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This is the first project the building services company has completed on behalf of the Council after being awarded a place on its Construction Framework in April 2018. The five-and-a-half-month project saw J Tomlinson deliver the full refurbishment and reconfiguration of a disused unit located on the first floor of the Haymarket Shopping Centre, which has become the new home of the council’s sexual health service. Works were undertaken in adherence to NHS Clinical Standards and included creation of consultation rooms, procedure rooms, offices, a waiting room, as well as staff facilities, including changing room and locker rooms. Internal and external decoration, window installations, and fire stopping works were also delivered. The company worked closely with the project team to deliver a modern and discreet space for clinic staff and visitors. This included ensuring close adherence to innovative designs including curved seating, parquet-style flooring and LED lighting, which will help people navigate their way around the new clinic. Working within the live and popular Haymarket shopping centre which contains over 60 stores, careful planning and project management was critical to ensuring public safety as well as minimal disruption to neighbouring stores – a particularly key consideration during the busy Christmas period. The completed clinic, which recently opened to the public, will provide service users with confidential treatment and support for sexually transmitted diseases, as well as pregnancy and contraception advice. Originally based at St Peter’s health centre in Highfields, it is hoped that the new central location of the service will encourage more people living in Leicester to seek sexual health advice and support.

Mr Foster (c/o Agent: Abacus Chartered Architects LLP) – Proposed change of use from former car park to create an A5 unit – at Unit 27-30 Kernan Drive, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 5JF. Mrs Claire Ellam (c/o Agent: KWL Architects) – Erection of 64-bed care home, associated landscaping and car parking, creation of new vehicular access – at land at Quorn Football Club, Farley Way, Quorn, Leics. LE12 8RB. Mr Shilpesh Patel (c/o Agent: Design Studio Architects Ltd) – Change of use of property to form 2 self-contained flats with first floor and roof extension to side, alterations to existing building and formation of car parking off Wanlip Lane – at 52 Wanlip Avenue, Birstall, Leicester LE4 4JR

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Sale of Riverside Building marks final phase of Friars Mill regeneration A PRIME Leicester city centre regeneration scheme at Friars Mill Office Park is set for completion with the £1.4m sale of the Riverside Building to the Leicester branch of Britain’s largest trade union, Unite.

NFB: Brownfield first is the correct approach THE CAMPAIGN to Protect Rural England (CPRE) published an updated analysis on the potential of brownfield land for housing. It calls for a stop to the unnecessary loss of our countryside and green spaces.

Leicestershire commercial property specialist Andrew + Ashwell has confirmed the sale, with Unite set to relocate from previous headquarters on nearby Burleys Way to an impressive new building on Bath Lane, constructed by Brackley Property Developments. Construction is well underway and the last remaining offices within the scheme the neighboring Fabric Building will be speculatively built at the same time, with completion for both scheduled for May 2019. Andrew + Ashwell is closely involved in the £80m regeneration of the historic river and canalside industrial area of the city, opposite Highcross, led by Leicester City Council. Friars Mill Office Park and the adjacent Waterside will ultimately deliver an impressive mixed-use commercial and residential development including hundreds of new homes and businesses. The scheme is seen as an important catalyst for growth in the city, attracting major investment and revitalising a rundown area within a scenic riverside setting. Friars Mill Office Park is already established as a vibrant commercial development brought forward by the Council, which undertook the refurbishment of the Grade II-listed Friars Mill itself comprising impressive managed workspace overlooking the Grand Union Canal. The construction of the Riverside and Fabric buildings is a further phase of this development, providing architect-designed, open-plan office accommodation over two storeys maximizing natural light. The Riverside Building will deliver 5,583 sq ft of space and the Fabric Building 4,940 sq ft. Central location offers easy access to the M1 via the A47 west and the inner city ring road runs adjacent to Bath Lane. Bounded by the Grand Union Canal and with scenic open spaces, footpaths and cycleways, the site is in short walking distance of city centre amenities, including Highcross shopping centre and John Lewis car park. Stephen Pedrick-Moyle, Managing Director of Brackley Property Developments, said: “We are proud to be constructing these flagship buildings in the final phase of Friars Mill Office Park. It is a real privilege to be involved in regenerating an area of Leicester that has been pivotal in its industrial history and is set to have a great future once again.” Jane Taylor for Andrew + Ashwell added: “We are delighted that the final phase of Friars Mill Office Park is now set for completion with the forthcoming sale of Riverside Building. The Fabric Building will be the last opportunity for companies to acquire Grade A office accommodation on the Friars Mill site with the building being available freehold or leasehold.

Identifying suitable brownfield land for more than one million homes across 18,000 sites, the CPRE called on the Government to implement a genuine ‘brownfield first’ policy to help prioritise brownfield over greenfield, as well as supporting local authorities to establish a more rigorous list of opportunities. It also encourages local government to do a much better job identifying and promoting brownfield sites. The National Federation of Builders (NFB) wholeheartedly agrees with the CPRE and welcomes its sensible suggestion. As advocates of small sites registers, better industry collaboration with local developers and land owners, and long term planning of strategic large sites, the NFB understands the value of exhausting brownfield and smaller sites. The CPRE is also right to use the word ‘unnecessary’ when referring to the loss of green spaces. In some regions, especially since the Government changed the definition of brownfield to exclude gardens, no brownfield land is available. Therefore, it will be necessary to use some greenspaces to meet housing need and keep villages and towns thriving. Richard Beresford, chief executive of the NFB, said: “This is not simply about cleaning up and using previously developed land. Brownfield sites are typically uncontroversial, built more quickly and delivered by locally employing and investing SMEs. They hold a lot of community value” Rico Wojtulewicz, head of housing and planning policy at the House Builders Association, said: “This report is another example of local government failing to allocate the right homes in the right places and relying too heavily on large sites. “Local authorities must do a better job allocating sites for housing, but the Government needs to now recognise why the industry is calling for planning reform. It’s just not fit for purpose.”

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Wren Kitchens named Development Properties IN BRIEF UK’s number one Two residential detached retail employer properties, in need of total

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renovation, at Rugby Road, Binley Woods, Warwickshire One with planning permission to extend and the other with potential to change subject to planning permission. Offering great potential for development the site is approximately one acre with field views to the rear and sitting on the edge of this popular village. Offers over £675,000 invited. Viewing strictly by appointment with selling agents Complete Estate Agents – tel: 02476 017701 or email: sales@complete247.co.uk

RENKAP will deliver an online platform where housing associations and local authorities can upload their unused small sites. Through its geovation accelerator programme, which awards grants to help Ordnance Survey and HM Land Treasury make better use of their data, the Government has announced funding for 7 property and geospatial start-ups. This includes RenKap, an online marketplace working to alleviate the housing crisis by scaling the delivery of affordable homes. Working alongside development professionals, RenKap will deliver an online platform where housing associations and local authorities can upload their unused small sites. Through the platform, RenKap will review, procure and manage the delivery of high-quality homes, inviting builders and off-site manufacturers to bid to deliver them. The National Federation of Builders (NFB) welcomes RenKap’s ingenuity and motivation and believes small sites are vital in solving the housing crisis. Local authorities, who are responsible for allocating housing sites, have been rather poor in enabling small sites and have instead focused on meeting housing need with large, often controversial, sites. They have also opposed the introduction of small sites registers, lobbied against a minimum percentage of small sites in local plans, and routinely disregarded small brownfield sites. Richard Beresford, chief executive of the NFB, said: “Small sites are built more quickly and are already part of our communities. They are also delivered by SMEs who train around 80% of construction apprentices and employ within 15 miles of their head office. They help the industry grow and deliver more sustainable employment. We need more of them.” Rico Wojtulewicz of the House Builders Association (HBA) said: “Local authorities have resisted many attempts to get more small sites delivered. Any opportunity to get an increased number of them through planning is a major step forward in solving the housing crisis.”

WREN KITCHENS, the UK’s number one kitchen retailer, has been named the country’s best retail employer in a new survey. Wren, which employs more than 4,400 people nationwide, claimed the top spot in the Indeed league table ahead of household names, such as John Lewis, Marks and Spencer and IKEA. The rankings are based on millions of employee ratings and company reviews, focusing on factors such as career progression, culture and job security, as well as benefits and salaries. Founded just ten years ago, Wren has 78 showrooms across Scotland, England and Wales and manufactures around 2,000 kitchens a week across its three state-of-the art production facilities in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, all of which are delivered on its own fleet of lorries. In their reviews, team members say they are highly valued by Wren and well looked after. The company provides onsite gyms with all the latest equipment and healthy subsidised food and drink in its restaurants. Wren has a dedicated training academy at its headquarters in Barton-uponHumber, Lincolnshire where all staff receive a detailed induction, whether they work in Retail, Manufacturing, Transport or Customer Service. Mark Pullan, Managing Director at Wren Kitchens, said: “We are delighted to receive this recognition and I would like to thank everyone who took the time to complete a review. “Wren has grown at an amazing pace since we set it up almost ten years ago and the fact that we are already the UK’s number one kitchen retailer is a testament to the amazing team of people we have. We are very fortunate to have 4,412 people who are passionate, hardworking and focussed on doing their best for our customers, and this culture permeates the entire business. Many of our team have been with us from the beginning of the journey and it has been wonderful to watch them develop as the business has grown. The business is continuing to expand and we are always looking for ambitious people who share our ethos and who want to build a rewarding career.”

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A 2.6 acre development site on the former Old Bull & Butcher Public House, Oxford Road, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Warks. CV8 3EP The site has an existing consent for a 50 bed care home but consideration will be given to any other potential uses for the site, subject to the gain of planning permission. The owner is willing to consider both unconditional offers and offer conditional on the grant of planning permission. Price: £850,000. Contact James Brookes at Bromwich Hardy Estate Agents on 024 7630 8900 or email: james. brookes@bromwichhardy.com

Development opportunity for 5 detached houses at 275 Chellaston Road, Shelton Lock, Derby DE24 9EG A substantial detached bungalow, with a proposal for 5 new detached houses within the existing grounds and enjoying a site area of approximately 2,650 sqm. (3,160 sq. yds.), under application code DER/05/1600583. Under the proposal the existing property is to be retained. Offers in the region of £695,000 are invited. Viewings are strictly by appointment with the selling agents, Gadsby Nichols on 01332 296396 or email: enquiries@gadsbynichols.co.uk

Serviced Building Plot adjacent to Batsons Court, Top Road, Griffydam, Leics. LE67 8HX A generous single serviced building plot (plot 2) within a small development of only three dwellings in this rural location, with open views to the rear over adjacent farmland and elevated views to the front elevation. Guide Price: £225,000. Contact Andrew Johnson & Company on 01530 410930 or email: sales@andrewjohnson.uk.com

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5 April March 2019: Travis Perkins, the UK’s largest supplier of building materials, has appointed Angela Rushforth as new Managing Director for BSS, the Group’s market-leading distributor of pipeline and heating solutions. Angela reports into the Chief Operating Officer for Trade Merchanting, Frank Elkins, and first joined the Travis Perkins Group in 2015 from independent builders merchants, Ridgeons, where she was Managing Director. She was appointed to lead on Travis Perkins’ Own Brand development across the Group, before being promoted to CEO for Birchwood Price Tools, and then Managing Director for Benchmarx Kitchens and Joinery. She has also been Programme Director for a major Group-wide transformation programme. “Angela has earned a reputation for her great leadership, and brings a wealth of valuable experience to BSS, having headed up a number of successful projects and businesses in our industry and beyond. She is passionate about customers, and has great talent for developing and delivering hugely successful trade counter and digital customer propositions. She has brought diversity to our leadership team, and has been a great asset to our Group since she joined us, and I am very pleased it is now the turn of BSS to benefit from her expertise and visionary thinking,” Frank Elkins said. About her appointment, Angela said: “I am proud to take up this role and lead a company that has such a strong reputation in the industry. It comes with great responsibility! While BSS is successful, has moved and improved and laid some solid foundations on which we can build for the future, I see that there are great opportunities for maintaining our strong sales culture, and for us to keep focusing on improving for our customers.” Angela succeeds Kieran Griffin, who was recently appointed Managing Director for Travis Perkins’ builders merchant business. She has a BA in History of Art from The University of Manchester, is married with two children and enjoys art and running in her spare time. ENDS Notes to editors: Travis Perkins plc: Travis Perkins plc is the UK's leading supplier of materials to the building and construction and home improvement markets. The Group operates 20+ businesses from over 2,000 sites across the UK and employs over 28,000 people. With a proud heritage that can be traced back over 200 years, our employees are continuing that tradition by working with our customers to build better, together. For more information, please visit www.travisperkinsplc.co.uk Contacts: Corporate Communications Travis Perkins plc Communications@travisperkins.co.uk Tel: 01604 592307

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Angela reports into the Chief Operating Officer for Trade Merchanting, Frank Elkins, and first joined the Travis Perkins Group in 2015 from independent builders merchants, Ridgeons, where she was Managing Director. She was appointed to lead on Travis Perkins’ Own Brand development across the Group, before being promoted to CEO for Birchwood Price Tools, and then Managing Director for Benchmarx Kitchens and Joinery. She has also been Programme Director for a major Group-wide transformation programme. “Angela has earned a reputation for her great leadership, and brings a wealth of valuable experience to BSS, having headed up a number of successful projects and businesses in our industry and beyond. She is passionate about customers, and has great talent for developing and delivering hugely successful trade counter and digital customer propositions. She has brought diversity to our leadership team, and has been a great asset to our Group since she joined us, and I am very pleased it is now the turn of BSS to benefit from her expertise and visionary thinking,” Frank Elkins said. About her appointment, Angela said: “I am proud to take up this role and lead a company that has such a strong reputation in the industry. It comes with great responsibility! While BSS is successful, has moved and improved and laid some solid foundations on which we can build for the future, I see that there are great opportunities for maintaining our strong sales culture, and for us to keep focusing on improving for our customers.” Angela succeeds Kieran Griffin, who was recently appointed Managing Director for Travis Perkins’ builders merchant business. She has a BA in History of Art from The University of Manchester, is married with two children and enjoys art and running in her spare time. Add a comment

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NFB helps members with the EU Settlement Scheme THE NATIONAL Federation of Builders (NFB) is concerned that many skilled construction workers may not have the language or technical skills to understand how to apply for settled status. EU citizens will need to apply for EU settled status in order to continue living and working in the UK after Brexit. The Home Office will grant settled status if EU citizens have lived in the UK for five years, or pre-settled status if they have been in the UK for less than five years. While providing assistance to members with questions about the EU Settlement Scheme, the NFB calls on the Home Office to keep an open mind and adopt an attitude to ensure that nobody gets left behind. Richard Beresford, chief executive of the NFB, said: “We have published a simple guide to help members with employees who need to apply for the EU Settlement Scheme and our team of experts are on hand to answer any questions they may have on this subject. “The Government, however, must continue with efforts to ensure that every EU citizen who has the right to remain in the UK is both aware of the EU Settlement Scheme and can apply for settled status without any obstacles.” The NFB guide to the EU Settlement Scheme is available exclusively to members on our website at https://www.builders.org.uk/news/the-eusettlement-scheme/

Dave Lavery Joins Danaher & Walsh As Operations Manager DAVE LAVERY has joined Danaher & Walsh Civil Engineering as Operations Manager. The newly created role will see Dave manage operational delivery within the Civil Engineering division of the Leicestershire-based contractor, with specific focus on efficiency, innovation and customer relationships. Dave previously worked for Danaher & Walsh in site management roles before emigrating to Australia in 2010, where he worked for infrastructure giants Fulton Hogan and Brierty on an impressive range of major civil engineering projects. More recently, Dave has been working in the UK for Tarmac, where he was responsible for the delivery of a major public sector framework. Speaking about the appointment, Managing Director Dan Danaher said: “We’re delighted to welcome Dave back to Danaher & Walsh. “This newly created position is going to be instrumental to the success of our Civil Engineering business going forward, as we strive for continuous improvement. Dave has considerable knowledge and experience that he will bring to the role and I wish him every success.”

10,700 new homes registered in February THE NUMBER of new homes registered by the UK’s housebuilders and developers in February reached 10,721, NHBC’s latest figures have revealed. This represents a 7% decrease on the same month in 2018. This year 7,550 were registered in the private sector (9,080 in 2018), with 3,171 in the affordable sector (2,495 in 2018). For the rolling quarter, between December and February 34,199 new homes were registered compared to 34,723 a year ago – a decrease of 2%. During this period there were 23,105 new homes registered in the private sector (26,562 in 2017/18: -13%) and 11,094 in the affordable sector (8,161 in 2017/18: +36%). However, despite the slight decrease overall in registrations half of the 12 UK regions experienced some growth in this period, including London (+17%), the North West (+11%) and the South East (+9%).

Mr R Clarke (c/o Agent: David Granger Design Ltd) – Proposed conversion of farm buildings to 4 dwellings – at Brickyard Farm, The Ridings, Rothley, Leics. LE7 7SF. Mr Chris Jennison (c/o Agent: A+G Architects Limited) – Demolition of existing care home buildings and construction of new 33-bed care home building; the works involve the construction of a link to 44 Westfield Drive and associated works to the rear of 44 Westfield Drive – at Abbeyfield, 190 Ashby Road, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 3AG. Mr Tesh Patel (c/o Agent: Walters Architects) – Proposed change of use of ground floor of retail store from use class A1 to mixed use class A1, A3, A4 & A5; change of use of first floor into 2 flats of multiple occupation – at 21 High Street, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 2PZ. Mrs Scanlon (c/o Agent: The Planning Bureau Ltd) – Demolition of existing buildings and structures and erection of a retirement village comprising a three-storey building (containing 48 self-contained flats, communal lounge and guest room) and 12 bungalows, with associated car parking and landscaping – at Clear View Farm, Unit 1, 103 Loughborough Road, Quorn, Leics. LE12 8DU. Study Inn Investments (c/o Agent: Cerda Planning Limited) – Conversion of property to student accommodation and addition of two storeys to the building – at Pennine House, Lemyngton Street, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 1UH. Mr I McDermott (c/o Agent: Design Adapt & Build Ltd) – Convert properties into 12 units including rear extension, carport, amenity area, bicycle store and bin area – at 89-91 Nottingham Road, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 1ES. Mr Pu (c/o Agent: AMLI Design) – Conversion of office and dwelling to office and 2 flats – at 106 Ashby Road, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 3AF. Mr Alvin Bailiss (c/o Agent: NG Design) – Conversion of existing use from shop with 3 apartments to 6 apartments with rear extension – at 57 Broad Street, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 5AB.

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Plans to transform Boots Island site given the green light Mrs Sue Clarke (c/o Agent: Hickman & Smith Architects) – Conversion of the existing garage with single-storey flat into 2 independent dwellings – at 2 Church Hill, Birstall, Leicester LE4 4DN. Mr Tony Blanchard (c/o Agent: Quorn Plan Services) – Change of use from guest house to educational establishment – at 67 Leicester Road, Anstey, Leicester LE7 7AT. Mr Richard Barby (c/o Agent: SCG Design Architectural Services) Conversion of the existing site in use class B1(c) to create 6 No. dwelling houses (C3). Existing timber framed workshops to be demolished, the existing brick built mill building to be retained. The existing mill is to be converted into 4 No. 3 storey townhouses. At the front of the site along the existing building line a new build block is to be built to house 2 No. single storey flats – at 31 Springfield Road, Shepshed, Leics. LE12 9QW.

NOTTINGHAM is on the cusp of creating “possibly the biggest regeneration scheme in the UK” as outline plans to transform the high-profile 40-acre former Boots Island site were approved on 17 April by Nottingham City Council planning committee. Conygar Investment Company PLC intends to transform the site, which has laid derelict for many years, into new homes, grade A office space, creative market space, a five-star hotel, retail units, a ‘linear’ park and community space and student accommodation. The landmark decision will see hundreds of jobs created, strengthening the local economy and helping to elevate Nottingham as one of the UK’s key regional cities for investors and employers.

“Nottingham is a vibrant and creative city where several exciting developments are taking place and our plans for the site are a key part of this regeneration. We believe this is a unique development which will help to elevate Nottingham’s position in the Midlands and the UK.” Councillor Chris Gibson, chair

Christopher Ware of Conygar said this was a significant milestone in Nottingham’s story and one they were proud to be a part of. “We are passionate about delivering a sustainable development where people aspire to live and work. This is a long-term phased project which is likely to take up to ten years to complete and will create hundreds of jobs in the region before and after the building work.

of the planning committee said the scheme was the biggest opportunity Nottingham had seen in years. He said: “This is Nottingham’s biggest regeneration scheme to happen in decades and currently the largest in the East Midlands and perhaps the UK.” Paul Seddon, director of planning and regeneration said this was the right time for the crucial site to redeveloped. “Now outline planning is in place

Mr Gary Green (c/o Agent: DRM Architects) – Demolition of existing bungalow, erection of 2 semidetached dwellings with associated parking and outbuildings to rear – at 55 Ratcliffe Road, Sileby, Leics. LE12 7PU. Wilson (c/o Agent: Mark Architecture Ltd) – Proposed change of use to form 3 flats with rear extension and internal alterations – at 25 Oaklands Avenue, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 3JF.

we will continue to work very closely with Conygar to ensure the progress of this hugely important scheme for the city. It’s our priority to help make the Island Site a high quality and vibrant part of the city that Nottingham deserves.” Lorraine Baggs, head of investment for Invest in Nottingham said: “This is a landmark decision which marks a significant milestone for Nottingham. These plans will breathe new life into a site which has sat unloved for many years and I’m confident they will be the catalyst our city needs to help strengthen our economy – particularly with the additional grade A office space which many businesses are interested in.” Greg Millers-Cheevers from urban regeneration specialists Lavignac added: “This decision has been more than two years in the making. We have worked very closely with Nottingham City Council, existing site occupiers and stakeholders in the city to develop these plans. We have also taken the time to listen to the public which has shaped how we plan to integrate the development into the city and neighbouring communities.” Work is expected to start on site during 2019, with the first phase of office and homes intended to be complete by 2020.

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Freemen’s Common Student Village receives approval LEICESTER CITY Council’s Planning Committee has approved plans for the new Freemen’s Common Student Village at the University of Leicester. The comprehensive redevelopment of the Freemen’s Common site, which fronts Welford Road, will create a new neighbourhood for students to live, study and socialise. The plans include a series of high-quality residences for around 1,200 students; a new 550-space multi-storey car park; a landmark Teaching and Learning Centre; as well as the sensitive refurbishment and extension of the Grade II-listed Freemen’s Cottages as the centrepiece of the scheme. The new buildings will be set within an impressive landscaping scheme of tree-lined walking routes, wildflower planting and gardens, with two generous public spaces providing a focal point to the design. The Freemen’s Common project is being delivered in a partnership between the University of Leicester and a consortium led by Equitix. Demolition activity on the site is now underway, with main construction activity due to get started this summer. The multi-storey car park is due to complete in summer 2020, the Teaching and Learning Centre and the first residences will open in 2021, with the completion of the scheme as a whole by 2022.

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London Concrete provides momentous continuous pour to One Nine Elms development IN THE second largest continuous pour in its history, London Concrete has provided 5000m3 of ready mix concrete to the exclusive One Nine Elms development in Central London. The pour – undertaken by Careys Civil Engineering, on behalf of principal contractor, Multiplex, over the course of a weekend – forms the basement raft of the 56-storey City Tower skyscraper that will provide luxury residential space on the banks of the Thames in South West London. The material was supplied by London Concrete’s Battersea site, with reserves held at its plant in Bow. Given the busy nature of the area and time sensitivity, London Concrete - part of Aggregate Industries - was instructed to maintain a continuous supply of ready mix concrete without any gaps or delays. Through three months of meticulous planning with stakeholders, including Transport for London, to determine the least disruptive routes to site, London Concrete was able to supply the project with 680 loads of concrete without a single rejection, reworking or disruption to the public. One Nine Elms is part of a wider regeneration project for the Nine Elms and Vauxhall area that has been ongoing for a number of years, with London Concrete supplying materials to a variety of sites including the iconic Battersea Power Station. Darren Potter, Head of Delivery at Careys Civil Engineering said: “It was great to be a part of the largest continuous concrete pour in our history, completed non-stop over a 34-hour period, commencing late Friday night and finishing on Sunday morning. London Concrete provided a consistent, reliable supply of ready mix concrete to site over the weekend, which is vital to any time-sensitive project.” The weekend’s pour forms part of a contract for the supply of 25,000m3 of concrete to the One Nine Elms development. The concrete was extensively validated to make sure that the deep concrete raft would not over heat. It included watertight concrete and carefully selected materials to reduce and control concrete temperature.

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MORE THAN £1.5M TO BE INVESTED IN FLECKNEY MORE THAN £1.5 million pounds is set to be invested in and around the Leicestershire village of Fleckney thanks to a new development by housebuilder David Wilson Homes, Fleckney Fields. The funding, which totals £1,528,252, forms part of the planning agreement for the new development, located on Kilby Road, and will be used to support services and improve facilities for both new and existing residents of the area. Among the contributions is more than £840,000 towards education in the area, as well as on off-site open space contribution of over £250,000. John Reddington, Managing Director at David Wilson Homes East Midlands, said: “As a five star housebuilder, we pride ourselves on our commitment to the local community and strive to support it wherever we can. “Investing in local communities is an extremely important part of building a new housing development. “As Fleckney Fields begins to progress we will not only be contributing to the area financially, but also in terms of the jobs we have created for local people and the quality homes we are building.”

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JOINT VENTURE TO DELIVER 3,600 WELLINGBOROUGH HOMES BOVIS HOMES Group has completed a 50:50 joint venture (JV) with Riverside, the provider of social housing, for the development of the new community at Stanton Cross, on the edge of Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. This new development will deliver over 3,600 new homes together with leisure, retail and office space, new schools, public parks and open spaces. The first phase at Stanton Cross was launched in September 2018 with strong demand for the new homes. Bovis Homes completed 22 units on the site in 2018 delivering a total of c. £2m profit.

BREEDON WINS MAJOR SURFACING CONTRACT ON A9 IN SCOTLAND BREEDON GROUP has won a major supply and lay surfacing contract on the latest section of the A9 Dualling Programme in Scotland. The contract, awarded to Breedon by main contractor Balfour Beatty, encompasses the supply and lay of material on a 9.5 kilometre stretch of the A9 between Luncarty and Pass of Birnam, the latest section to be widened to full dual carriageway as part of Transport Scotland’s £3 billion upgrade of 129 kilometres of the A9 between Perth and Inverness. Breedon will also supply all the structural concrete and a significant volume of the aggregates required.

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The Counties in England that List the Most Plots for Sale Nuneaton & Bedworth

WITH PROPERTIES becoming increasingly difficult to afford, many are starting to turn to renovation rather than relocation. Recent research from Hiscox 2018 has found that 25% of 1,200 UK homeowners claim ‘prohibitively high property prices’ is the main reason for staying put. But whilst improving your current home is the obvious first choice, it can be costly and can create issues when applying for planning permissions. So what about if you could build your own house from scratch? The combined cost of each component could turn out much cheaper – Greencore Construction estimate that the cost of a 3-4 bedroom 150m2 house would cost approximately £270,000. As a result of this, Farawayfurniture.com sought to discover where in England provides the most opportunities for building a home. Using property sites Zoopla and Rightmove, the number of land/plot listings per county in England were extracted separately and then combined, to establish the total number of listings per county*. What are the results? Faraway Furniture can reveal that first place for the most land/plots for sale goes to Lincolnshire with a combined 472 plots for sale. The counties that make up the top ten alongside Lincolnshire include: Devon (364), Cornwall (332), Lancashire (258), Norfolk (249), West Yorkshire (233), Cambridgeshire (230), County Durham (222), Essex (218) and Greater London (211).

Mrs Dawn Dawson (c/o: Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council, Council House, Coton Road, Nuneaton CV11 5AA) – Erection of 10 dwellings comprising 6 houses and 4 apartments after existing garages are demolished – at Garage Site, Pinetree, Bedworth, Warks. Shailesh Morjaria (c/o Agent: Mrs Alex Callingham, 2 Hearsall Lane, Coventry CV5 6QR) – Change of use of first, second and third floors to 2 one-bed apartments and 4 studio apartments – at 25 Market Place, Nuneaton, Warks. CV11 4HS. Mr Mike Vining (c/o Agent: Mrs Wendy Griffin, Suite 108, Fort Dunlop, Fort Parkway, Birmingham B24 9FD) – Demolition of existing building and erection of 2 new units for B1, B2, B8 and D2 uses – at RSM Industries Ltd, School Lane, Coventry CV7 9GE.

Considering the counties in the middle, those with a reasonable number of land and plot listings available for sale include: Nottinghamshire (151), Suffolk (148), Hampshire (147), South Yorkshire (139), Cheshire (135), Northumberland (127), West Midlands (114), East Riding of Yorkshire (109), East Sussex (103), and Leicestershire (97). On the other end of the spectrum, the county with the least number of listings for land and plots for sale is Bristol with a measly 28. This is followed by the following nine, that make up the bottom ten counties: Warwickshire (51), Isle of

Wight (54), Worcestershire (57), Northamptonshire (57), Buckinghamshire (57), Bedfordshire (57), Dorset (74), Wiltshire (75) and Tyne and Wear (75). Is it possible that people would rather move somewhere and build from scratch, than improve what they currently have? Brexit is carrying much anxiety and uncertainty, alongside a rise in house prices of 1.26% in the last 12 months, so it seems apparent that people are taking matters into their own hands. *Data obtained on 22/03/19 of English counties through manual property searches on Zoopla and Rightmove.

CCF APPOINTS NEW COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR CCF, a leading insulation and interior building products distributor, has announced the appointment of Chris Woollard as Commercial Director. Following nine years working within Travis Perkins plc Group brands, Chris will provide expertise and advice to support the Commercial Team, and drive innovative projects that ensure company growth. Since joining the Group in 2010, Chris has been strategically placed within different areas of the business to support commercial development and to lead on internal strategy projects. With experience across a variety of areas, such as Product and Category management, Chris is well placed to take his breadth of experience to support on the pricing, marketing and category development of CCF’s range of insulation, ceilings, drylining, flooring,partitioning and fire protection ranges.

Mrs Julie Earnshaw (c/o Agent: David Barnes, 14 Pyeharps Road, Burbage, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 2JE) – Erection of one bungalow and conversion of existing workshop into 2 flats plus first floor extensions to workshop building – at Site 95c008, Green Yard, King Street, Bedworth, Warks.

Rugby Borough Mr Duncan Findlay (c/o Agent: Robert O’Callaghan Architects, Ivy House, Church Street, Churchover, Warks. CV23 0EW) – Erection of 4 new dwellings with associated parking – at Masters Barn, Masters Yard, Birdingbury, Warks. CV23 8EU. Crosscrown Ltd (c/o Agent Address: 18 Collingwood Avenue, Bilton, Rugby, Warks. CV22 7EX) – Single storey extension to rear of nursing home – at Clifton Court Nursing Home, Lilbourne Road, Clifton upon Dunsmore, Warks. Knapp & Spencer (c/o Agent: Woods Hardwick Planning Ltd, Fort Dunlop, Fort Parkway, Birmingham B24 9FE) – Outline planning application for the construction of 2 dwellings – at land at Almond Grove, Newbold, Rugby. Mr P & Mrs J McLaren (c/o Agent: Howkins & Harrison, 7-11 Albert Street, Rugby, Warks. CV21 2RX) – Outline planning application for 3 dwellinghouses – at land at rear of 32 The Green, Long Lawford, Rugby, Warks. CV23 9BL.

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Mr Bill Nunn (c/o Agent: Mr Sheng Shi, CBP Architects, 44 The Ropewalk, Nottingham NG1 5DW) – Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of 3 detached family dwellings – at Whitegates, 9 Thelda Avenue, Keyworth, Notts. NG12 5HU.

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Wednesday 15th May 2019 SHONKI BROS L S SANGRA Leicester City Football Club, The Gallery, King Power Stadium, Filbert Way,Leicester LE2 7FL 5.30pm start Tel: 0116 255 7573 www.shonkibros.com Tuesday 21st May 2019 SDL AUCTIONS Leicester City Football Club, Keith Weller Suite, King Power Stadium, Filbert Way, Leicester LE2 7FL 11.30am start Tel: 0116 254 9654 www.sdlauctions.co.uk Wednesday 22nd May 2019 COTTONS Aston Villa FC, Villa Park, Birmingham, B6 6HE 11am start Tel: 0121 247 2233 www.cottons.co.uk Wednesday 22nd May 2019 SDL AUCTIONS Nottingham Racecourse, Colwick Park, Nottingham NG2 4BE 11.30am start Tel: 0115 958 8702 www.sdlauctions.co.uk Thursday 23rd May 2019 SDL AUCTIONS Aston Villa FC, Holte Suite, Trinity Road, Birmingham B6 6HE 10.30am start Tel: 0121 233 5046 www.sdlauctions.co.uk Thursday 23rd May 2019 LOVEITTS Village Urban Resort Hotel, Canley, Coventry CV4 9GZ 6.30pm start Tel: 024 7652 7789 www.loveitts.co.uk

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Customer Care Manager, Dave Swain BELLWAY West Midlands manager Dave Swain gets a kick out of both his work and his hobby. For Dave, 60, from Loughborough, has enjoyed more than 20 years as a manager for Bellway Homes and has also achieved a black belt in taekwondo having taken up the sport for fitness and relaxation. He started in the building trade on-site as an apprentice carpenter, rising to be a carpenter, a finishing foreman, a site manager, a construction manager and finally a customer care manager. It was at the age of 40 that he switched roles and went over to the office side of the job – although his practical experience of building sites is of course invaluable. “The customer care job is about meeting people, which I enjoy, and Bellway has been very good to me over the years; it’s a good company to work for.” Dave is typically dealing with around 1,300 customers within Bellway West Midlands’ two-year warranty period. He said: “If there’s an issue, you can’t always sort everything over the phone – customers will want a visit and inevitably you start on the back foot. But then it’s about hitting any problem quickly and efficiently and if you do that and use your experience, then you earn respect from your customers.” Now Dave, who is married to Sue and has a daughter Jenna, plans to reduce his hours as he moves towards retirement, allowing him to spend more time on his hobbies and hopefully grandchildren in the future.

Availability and price of land remains key factor to the future growth of the self-build market THE LATEST Self Build market report from AMA Research, highlights the strong disconnect between the number of available sites and where people want to build. The number of applications for self build projects in the Home Counties and the South West is relatively large when compared to the number of available sites. In areas such as the Highlands, Northern Ireland and the North East, the number of sites available are notably higher when compared to the number of applications. Throughout the UK, there are significant variations in the level of self build demand and available plots to facilitate this demand. The significant growth in house prices in the UK, has enabled mature self builders to self-fund their projects through a number of means by using their savings, revenue from property sales, remortgages or other types of loan. However, council planning systems are being viewed as one of the biggest constraints for self builders for allocation and granting planning permission for small sites. Over the next 4 years, the future prospects for the self build market remain positive but relatively modest with self build volumes rising slowly. Our forecasting takes into consideration key drivers such as lack of consumer confidence due to the uncertain economy, continuous constraints in the planning process and a relatively constrained mortgage market. The information was taken from the Self Build Housing Market Report UK 2018-2022 by AMA Research, which is available to purchase now at www. amaresearch.co.uk or by calling 01242 235724.

Mr Kevin Hard (c/o Agent: Mr Dino Labbate, Swish Architecture Ltd, 37 Gordon Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5LQ) – Demolition of bungalow and erection of 10 dwellings with associated parking (Revised scheme) – at 21 Kendal Court, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5HE. Mrs A Hazard (c/o Agent: Simon Middlecote Architecture Ltd, 7 Mountsorrel Drive, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6LJ) – Development of 2 detached dwellings, remodelled access drive and associated landscaping – at Jessie’s Cottage, Main Street, Aslockton, Notts. NG13 9AL. Mr Clive Gerrard (c/o Agent: Michael Kingsbury, Residential Design Architects Ltd, 28 Broadhill Road, Kegworth, Derby DE74 2DQ) – Demolition of existing workshop and construction of 2 detached dwellings – at Bespoke Furniture, The Old Woodyard, 44 Far Lane, Normanton on Soar, Notts. LE12 5HA. Mr Adrian Kerrison (c/o: AMK Planning, Plumtree Barn, Bradmore Lane, Plumtree, Nottingham NG12 5EW) – Demolition of existing house and erection of 2 new houses – at Holly Cottage, Manor Lane, Shelford, Notts. NG12 1EQ. Mr & Mrs K Miller (c/o Agent: Liam Doherty Architects, 3 Kingsbridge Way, Bramcote, Nottingham NG9 3LW) – New build warehouse, manufacturing area, ancillary accommodation and associated external works (Revised scheme) – at OS Field 5335, Moorbridge Road, Bingham, Notts. Runwood Homes Ltd (c/o Agent: Martin Carpenter, Enplan, 10 Upper Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2EP) – Two-storey extension to provide 8 additional bedrooms – at Leawood Manor, Hilton Crescent, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6HY.

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New road unveiled in memory of Oadby lad Jamie

AN OADBY man whose life was cut tragically short by cancer has been honoured at a new housing development in his home town. The main access road through Bloor Homes’ Cottage Farm development off Glen Road has been named Jamie Marcus Way in memory of the former Beauchamp College pupil, who died in 2012 aged just 21. The street signs bearing Jamie’s name were officially unveiled at a ceremony hosted by Bloor Homes on Saturday 23rd March, which was attended by Jamie’s parents Paul and Mairi, and his sister Emma. Oadby and Wigston Borough Council officially approved the naming of the road in Jamie’s honour in April last year following a request from his family, who described him as “an Oadby lad, through and through.” It will provide a lasting commemoration to the outstanding contribution made by Jamie to the community of Oadby during his short life. Born at Leicester General Hospital on Christmas Day 1990, Jamie attended Launde Primary, Manor High School and Beauchamp College, before going on to study Criminology at Sheffield Hallam University. He was involved with the Oadby Beavers and Cubs, was a paper boy for Mercury News, played rugby for Oadby Wyggs and cricket for The Wheel Inn, where he also worked behind the bar. Jamie’s dad Paul said: “To have a street named after Jamie in Oadby means more to us than words can express. We all loved him very much and our lives will never be the same again without him. Throughout his illness he always tried to be positive

Oadby and Wigston Borough Councillor Dean Gamble cuts the ribbon to officially open Jamie Marcus Way at Bloor Homes’ Cottage Farm development in Oadby, watched by, from left, Bloor Homes Sales Advisor Charlotte North, Jamie’s mum Mairi, sister Emma and dad Paul. and his personality, sense of humour and fun shone out. “One of the hardest things we had to come to terms with following his death was that Jamie would have no legacy, as he had no children. Through Jamie Marcus Way his name will live on forever and that is of great comfort to us as a family. “Seeing the signs bearing Jamie’s name for the first time was very emotional and we’re grateful to Bloor Homes for hosting this ceremony to officially mark the naming of the road in his memory.” Bloor Homes, which is building 150 homes at the Cottage Farm development, presented Jamie’s family with a replica road sign, which now hangs proudly on the wall of Paul’s study at home. Michele Rose, Regional Sales Director at Bloor Homes Midlands, said: “It was a pleasure to welcome Paul, Mairi and Emma to Cottage Farm for the official unveiling of Jamie Marcus Way. “We believe it is important that our developments are part of the local communities in which they are built, and we are proud that the contribution Jamie made to the community in Oadby is being commemorated by the naming of this road at Cottage Farm.” Jamie’s family is planning to set up a charity, called Jamie’s Way, with the aim of ensuring every new housing development in the country has at least one street named in honour of a local person who died young, but leaves no tangible legacy as they had no children, and also played a significant part in their community.

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Magna Park decision – appeal allowed AN INDEPENDENT planning inspector has allowed an appeal against a decision to refuse permission for a storage and distribution centre, and other facilities, to be built at Magna Park near Lutterworth. Following a public inquiry at the Harborough District Council chamber, the planning inspector leading the inquiry ruled that planning permission should be granted to IDI Gazeley to build a storage and distribution centre, country park, Logistics Institute of Technology and other facilities, at land at Mere Lane, Bittesby. Harborough District Council’s planning committee had previously refused planning permission in January 2018, at a meeting held at Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground and Aerodrome, after listening to a number of speakers for and against the application. Following the inquiry, the inspector allowed the appeal ruling that the benefits of the proposal outweighed any harm that had been identified as part of the consideration of the application and appeal.

New home for Kaplan Property Group as growth continues LEICESTERSHIRE based property development company, Kaplan Property Group (KPG) has relocated from Market Harborough and expanded its senior management team after acquiring new offices at Kibworth Business Park.

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Avant Homes plans 311 new homes for Derby with £91m development MIDLANDS housebuilder Avant Homes has agreed terms with property development and investment company CEG and the landowner to purchase a 31.8-acre parcel of land in Mickleover, where it plans to deliver 311 high-quality new homes. Following an allocation in South Derbyshire District Council’s Local Plan, CEG secured outline planning permission last year for 1,100 homes at New House Farm, to the west of Mickleover, where the first phase of development is underway. Reserved matters have now been approved for the development and work is set to commence in April with the overall build expected to take six years. Located two miles west of Derby town centre, proposals for this £91m phase of development include a selection of two, three, four and fivebedroom homes. The show village will be completed by August and the first properties ready for occupation towards the end of 2019 Avant Homes Midlands managing director, Adrian Evans, said: “We are very pleased to have secured this prime piece of land which is situated in one of the largest suburbs in Derby. Not only will this development deliver high-quality new homes, but it will also bring a significant number of local jobs to the region. “The council has identified a real need for additional housing around Derby, including affordable, family and starter homes, which this new development will provide so we’re expect to see high levels of interest.” In addition, Avant Homes will contribute £4.2m towards the funding of local infrastructure and transport works, education provision and public open space. Richard Burke, CEG’s regional head of strategic development for the Midlands, said: “Identified by South Derbyshire District Council as a strategic development location, this site will ultimately deliver a new school, shopping, sports and leisure facilities alongside new homes. Avant was selected as our partner of choice for this next phase, following the delivery of a very high-quality mix of new homes at CEG’s Wollaton Road site in Nottingham. We will also continue to work with the community representatives on the liaison group as this exciting project develops.”

Topps Tiles acquire counterpart in £5.3m deal TOPPS TILES, the Leicesterheadquartered tile specialist, has acquired of 80% of the issued share capital of Strata Tiles, a supplier of tiles to the commercial market, in a deal worth £5.3m. The acquisition also involves the grant of put and call options relating to the purchase by the Group of the remaining 20% of the issued shares in Strata, which are exercisable in 2021. With offices in Guildford and a showroom in Bermondsey, Strata is located close to its customer base within the architecture and design community. Key market segments include transport, retail, building cladding projects, university buildings and residential apartment blocks. Established in 2002 by Jonathan Wiles and Paul Wallis, who will remain with the business, Strata will be integrated into the Group’s Commercial business unit, established following the acquisition of Parkside Tiles in August 2017. The Strata brand will be retained. The acquisition of Strata will add additional scale to Topps Tiles’ fastgrowing commercial business as it seeks to build a leading position in the commercial tile market. In the financial year ended March 2018 Strata reported turnover of £4.8m and profit before tax of £0.7m (unadjusted). Matthew Williams, Chief Executive Officer, said: “Our commercial business is already expanding at pace, with sales in the first half growing by around three times year on year. The acquisition of Strata will accelerate this expansion and demonstrates our commitment to building a commercial business of quality and scale. Strata is a well-regarded and well-run business with a strong brand; and we look forward to welcoming the Strata team into the Topps Group.”

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