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RICS Awards 2017, East Midlands shortlist released

Residential development The East Midlands’ site in Little top projects go head Bowden ANDREW GRANGER & CO are offering for sale a 5 acre parcel of residetial development land with Outline Planning Permission for up to 40 dwellings.

The land - situated south of Dunmore Road, Little Bowden, Market Harborough, Leics. - is located on the edge of Little Bowden and less than one mile from the centre of Market Harborough.

The land comprises a single field of arable land, rising gradually from north to south. It is enclosed by wellestablished mature hedgerows and scattered trees to the western and southern boundaries.

Planning permission (ref: 15/01391/ OUT) for up to 40 dwellings has been granted by Harborough District Council, subject to a number of conditions.

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to head for Project of the Year crown

NINETEEN of the most innovative and community beneficial property projects from across the East Midlands are set to go against some of the region’s best in this year’s RICS Awards 2017, East Midlands.

The Pick & Shovel, Coalville

The awards which are known as the property Oscars highlight the great talent involved for shaping the East Midland’s built environment. This year sees some of the most innovative and collaborative projects from across the region including Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Northamptonshire.

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St Luke’s Hospital, Market Harborough

For sale BY INFORMAL TENDER with a closing date of 12 noon on Friday 21st April 2017.

For more information, contact Chris Green at Andrew Granger & Co. on 01858 439090 or email: chris.green@ andrewgranger.co.uk

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EAST MIDLANDS TOP PROJECTS

East Midlands top 19 project summaries

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There are eight categories to enter; Community Benefit, Regeneration, Design through Innovation, Building Conservation, Residential, Commercial property, Tourism & Leisure and Infrastructure.

The category winners will then go forth for the acclaimed Project of the Year title, awarded to the scheme that demonstrates outstanding best practice and an exemplary commitment to adding value to its local area. Last year saw Derby Arena win the esteemed title for its innovative approach to contemporary design whilst building an Olympic standard stadium to suit the needs of the community.

Chair of the RICS Awards 2017, East Midlands judging panel, Will Evans of Enterprise Inns said: “Every year we receive an outstanding calibre of projects that not only benefit the region but showcase the exceptional talent and skills of the built environment professionals behind them. This year is, once again no different, with a variety of projects that truly exhibit the exceptional work that is happening in the East Midlands.

Whilst our judges will no doubt have an extremely tough time deciding on the 2017 winners I look forward to celebrating the successes of this region’s exceptional talent and projects.”

All category winners will go on to compete against other regional winners at the national RICS Awards Grand Final in October 2017, for the chance to be crowned the overall UK winner in their respective category.

The RICS Awards 2017, East Midlands which will be held on Friday 28 April at The Athena in Leicester, will be hosted by popular TV Presenter for programmes including The One Show, Angelica Bell. Tickets for the ceremony and black tie dinner can be booked online at www.rics.org/ awards or you can contact Rachel Frisby on rfrisby@rics.org

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Ridge & Partners alongside some design flair from rg+p architects led the project for the once Pick and Shovel Pub to become a new residential site. Lindum Construction demolished the derelict Pick and Shovel pub in the heart of Coalville to make way for 14 new affordable homes, to be known as Royal Oak Court, contributing to the regeneration of the town. The original site had been vacant for 10 years and reflected poorly on the town. The site is no longer an eyesore and has put life back into the community and will act as a role model and inspire regeneration throughout the town.

University of Leicester Centre for Medicine Continuing to boost further education in the region, the University of Leicester’s new Centre for Medicine enters the Design through Innovation category. The Centre for Medicine sets a new benchmark for energy efficiency performance in large scale buildings. Following completion of the building, delivered by Wilmott Dixon and Associated Architects the project is the first non-residential building to be constructed to Passivhaus standards. Also awarded BREEAM and EPC A rating the project aims to be an exemplar for the future of sustainable construction.

St Luke’s Hospital St Luke’s Hospital Integrated Services Hub was designed and built to successfully deliver essential community healthcare facilities in Market Harborough, within a centralised space and a modern, inspiring and accessible building. Focused public consultations and communication of designs throughout were vital to understanding public aspirations and turning these into achievable design solutions. The finished building, delivered by Pick Everard and Morgan Sindall, is high quality and visually exciting, and has drawn praise from the public, clinical staff and councillors for transforming healthcare provision for people in Harborough.

Heathcott Road The sustainable construction and just off Heathcott Road, Saffron Lane, Leicester, lies the biggest Passivhaus affordable housing scheme in the country.

The community-led scheme saw Westleigh Partnership Ltd and rg + p Ltd regenerate 13.3 acres of overgrown and disused land into a £7 million community of 68 eco-homes that have been built to Passivhaus standard. The affordable

housing scheme is accessible to everyone, giving families, couples and individuals a well-designed, environmentally friendly and community orientated place to live in the city.

The University of Nottingham, Ingenuity Centre The team from Thornton-Firkin LLP, Bond Bryan Architects and Robert Woodhead Ltd have recently delivered the new Ingenuity Centre at The University of Nottingham Innovation Park has been designed to enable technology focused entrepreneurs to fulfill their potential by linking with University expertise. With an iconic 2000m2 tyre shaped building, to reflect the site’s Raleigh Bicycles heritage, and bespoke cutting edge design the Ingenuity Centre provides a unique space to develop and grow business.

Opened in October 2016 the eye catching new facility is commercially successful and is achieving occupancy levels in excess of target.

The Portland Collection Ridge & Partners, Hugh Broughton Architects and Caddick Construction have teamed up to deliver The Portland Collection at Welbeck Abbey in Nottinghamshire, a new art gallery, built to display one of Britain’s finest private art collections. The building was constructed between retained walls of the Estate’s former equine training Gallops, and designed to complement the adjacent Harley Gallery and the historic Welbeck Abbey. Passive and active sustainable measures, integral to the design from the outset, deliver a secure and controlled environment

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that will protect and exhibit the Collection for future generations to enjoy.

London Road Fire Station The London Road Fire Station is a state-of-the-art building that houses three fire engine bays, accommodation for fire fighters, a training tower and office space for Nottingham City Council’s Emergency Response Department.

The team from Turner & Townsend, CPMG Architects and J Tomlinson ensured the new station is well placed on an arterial route to respond safely and quickly to emergency calls, this prestigious scheme forms part of Nottingham’s major Regeneration ambitions within the Waterside Regeneration Zone and links the Zone to the city centre, whilst revitalising an underutilised site, and benefitting the local community.

Harvey Hadden Sports Village Carillion and Levitate present the £16m redevelopment of Harvey Hadden Sports Village as the flagship project in Nottingham City Council’s ten year-long leisure transformation programme and is a collaboration with Sport England, British Cycling, England Athletics, the Football Association, England Squash and local clubs. The council’s forward-thinking programme has replaced or upgraded outdated leisure centres with modern, energyefficient centres that are becoming architectural landmarks, successfully inspiring more people to be more active, more often.

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South Croxton plot BENTONS Estate Agents are offering for sale a 0.6 acre building plot suitable for a substantial split-level family home. A planning application has been submitted and offers are invited subject to planning permission.

The property – at 39 School Lane, South Croxton, Leicestershire LE7 3RT – has elevated views over a brook and paddocks beyond. It currently consists of a modern, two-storey 1960s-built detached property with attached single garage and several original outbuildings.

The proposed new property – measuring approx. 4,000 sq.feet – will be situated on a very elevated section of the plot.

Offers over £375,000 are invited.

For more information, contact Bentons on 01664 563892 or email: sales@bentons.co.uk

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East Midlands top project summaries (continued) David Ross Sports Village DRSV is a first-class sports centre intended to push University of Nottingham further up the Universities’ sports league. Gardiner & Theobald LLP, David Morley Architects and Kier ensured the projects provides a base for elite sports, and also a facility for wider participation and spectating. The gigantic volumes necessary to achieve this are artfully integrated in to the parkland setting, and preserve ancient oak trees.

Complementing the University’s existing sports facilities, DRSV has been wildly successful in attracting national events. BREEAM Very Good and clever design provide a cost effective building.

University of Nottingham, George Green Library The University of Nottingham (UoN) is a Russell Group University ranked in top 1 per cent of universities worldwide.

The New Engineering and Science Library at the George Green site at UoN, delivered from Faithful + Gould, Galliford Try and Hopkins Architects Partnership LLp, is a £19m project designed and constructed to achieve BREEAM excellent rating. This prestigious project modernises and extends the existing 1960’s built library to 21st Century standards, refurbishing a decaying concrete frame to a modern new build extension with glass atrium and split level curved floors.

West Bridgford West Bridgford is the development of a new build retail unit on a contentious landlocked site with no access. This ten year project presented some, if not all, of the challenges you could face. From negotiating access over a ransom strip owned by the local authority to obtaining planning in a highly sensitive site, opposite a protected croquet law with much local objection were all challenges faced before even building commenced.

During construction the building is next to a public footpath therefore we needed to ensure there was no danger to the general public.

Despite these challenges though a letting to Oliver Bonas who have bought aspirational retail to West Bridgford and are trading very successfully.

South Wilford Endowed Primary School Faithful + Gould and ASHE Construction have delivered a new school block to provide an additional three classrooms, taking the

number of places for pupils from 300 to 420 on roll by 2021, an intervention space and food teaching space. The project also provided dedicated outdoor play space for the foundation stage pupils. The project had to meet the tight parameters related to the Construction budget of circa £750,000, site conditions and timescales, whist also meeting the requirements of the client, end user and community brief.

The GlaxoSmithKline Carbon Neutral Laboratories for Sustainable Chemistry The GlaxoSmithKline Carbon Neutral Laboratories for Sustainable Chemistry is the latest landmark development to be undertaken

by The University of Nottingham.

Located within the award winning Innovation Park on its Jubilee Campus, the building serves as a hub to catalyse sustainable scientific collaborations within the industry. It incorporates the latest technologies in design to allow it to be carbon-neutral within 25 years of completion and is constructed of materials intended to have the least possible impact on the environment.

The project was delivered by Gleeds, Morgan Sindall and Fairhursts Design Group.

Draper’s Bridge Built in 1869 for James Snook & Co, Draper’s Bridge was designed as a haberdashery manufacturing business. The premises converted to offices in the 1960s before changing the use to residential during 2015.

The conversion, delivered by Pulse Associates, Ramsden and Partners (now Den Architecture) and Head Office 3, allowed for 23 luxury city centre apartments, of which half were sold off plan six months prior to completion. Consisting of a mix of one and two bedroom apartments, the development also boasts views over the city and a unique feature third floor bridge.

Gibraltar Point Following the floods of 2013, Gibraltar Point’s visitor centre was left devastated. Tasked with bringing the nature reserve back to life, Kier and John Martin Hoyes have delivered a brand new centre.

The new centre sought to create an inspiring building to attract and boost tourism to the stunning coastline of the east of Lincolnshire.

The new build offered modern facilities with 360 panoramic views on the rooftop terrace. The historic part of the existing coastguard building was also lovingly restored to its former glory.

Ashgate Hospice The Ashgate Hospice restoration

and conservation project centred around an 18th Century Grade II listed building, part of the Ashgate Hospice care estate. The threestorey building along with adjoining buildings were sensitively restored and refurbished, by a team from Edge Property Solutions Ltd, The Manser Practice Ltd and HA Britton Ltd, to retain important architectural features whilst delivering functional space which met the needs and aspirations of the client. This £1million project resulted in the reconfiguration and refurbishment of circa 1000m² to create new catering, office and support facilities essential to the efficient operation of the Hospice.

University of Derby’s St Helena Campus The University of Derby’s St Helena Campus is the final shortlisted project for the region. Hoping to win the Building Conservation and Regeneration categories, Faithful + Gould, Frank Shaw Associates and Henry Boot Construction carried out a meticulous £6.7 million project to conserve and refurbish the Grade II listed building to provide state of the art facilities for nursing and health students along with a new suite for the Institute of Sustainable Engineering.

Derby Innovation Hub The Derby Innovation Hub is a flagship commercial development located on Infinity Park. This prestigious scheme aims to expand on Derby’s reputation as a centre of industry and manufacturing whilst regenerating a previously unpopulated area. Delivered by Turner & Townsend, Franklin Ellis and GF Tomlinson the project aims to be a catalyst of change for the region.

West Mill, Darley Abbey Mills The restoration of the West Mill at Darley Abbey Mills enters this year’s Building Conservation and Tourism and Leisure categories.

Derby Patterns Ltd, and the West Mill Partnership, and ctd Architects, alongside numerous construction specialists were tasked with reforming this highly significant and nationally and internationally important heritage asset. They believe the project represents an important part of Derbyshire’s industrial architectural history and a key component of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.

Originally known as the ‘Boar’s Head Mills’, the site is a large scale complex of former cotton spinning mills

Industrial investment property with development potential ANDREW & ASHWELL are offering for sale a substantial factory premises which is divided to provide 43 business units with a rental income of £407,520 p.a.

The property - Ariel Works, Temple Road, Leicester LE5 4JG has a total floor area of 118,274 sq.feet and a site area of 4.23 acres.

The premises offer a rare opportunity to acquire a high yielding investment property with high occupation levels, and with potential for redevelopment, subject to planning.

Offers are being sought for the freehold interest subject to the tenancies of £3.5 million.

Gross rental is £407,520 p.a. but the owners currently contribute towards repairs, security and insurance approximately £44,000 p.a. providing a net income of £363,000 p.a.

Based on a net income of £363,000 p.a., stamp duty of £164,5,00 and additional purchase costs of £61,250 (1.75%), this equates to a Net Initial Yield of 9.74% For more information, or to arrange a viewing appointment, contact Malcolm Grayson at Andrew & Ashwell on 0116 254 1220 or email: mdg@ andash.co.uk

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Jason joins Wells McFarlane

WELLS MCFARLANE Chartered Surveyors have appointed a new Associate Commercial Surveyor.

Jason Hercock is a fully qualified Chartered Surveyor who has been actively involved in the East Midlands property industry for over 15 years. With extensive experience in both commercial and residential markets encompassing agency, valuation, telecoms, compulsory purchase and compensation, Jason is a graduate of De Montfort University and holds an Honours Degree in Land Management, together with his MRICS qualification.

“When I met with Wells McFarlane’s Directors, it was obvious that the firm has ambitious growth plans and could offer a thriving environment with a culture similar to my own professional ethos,” said Jason. “With a strong reputation in Leicestershire and the neighbouring counties, as well as industry recognition in the form of the Property Award, it felt like an exciting time to join the team.”

In his new role as Associate Commercial Surveyor, Jason

Jason Hercock, Wells McFarlane’s new Associate Commercial Surveyor will focus on commercial agency and landlord and tenant matters including managing some of Wells McFarlane’s key developments such as St John’s Business Park, Lutterworth; Kibworth Business Park and The Point, Market Harborough. Jason reports to Wells McFarlane’s Director and cofounder, Andrew McFarlane Holt.

Andrew said: “Jason’s appointment marks another step forward in the expansion of the business and he fulfils a key vacancy since our relocation to Devonshire House late last year.

Jason’s knowledge of the local and regional property markets is excellent and we are confident that he will be an asset to Wells McFarlane.”

Outside of work Jason is a keen golfer, representing the Leicestershire Golf Club and the Leicestershire & Rutland Golf Union county team since his return to amateur status following a number of successful years on the professional circuit.

Former hotel in Castle Donington: £250k INNES ENGLAND are offering for sale a former hotel/guest house with potential to convert to H.M.O., residential or commercial use, subject to planning.

The 2,133 sq.ft. property – 78 Bondgate, Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2NR – comprises a semi-detached former guest house of brick construction under a pitched tiled roof. It has 11 letting rooms.

The asking price is £250,000.

For more information, or to arrange a viewing appointment, contact Chris Wright at Innes England on 01332 362244 or email: cwright@innesengland.com

Builders welcome NI U-turn, says FMB THE GOVERNMENT has made the right decision to row back on its plan to hike up National Insurance Contributions for the self-employed, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has said.

Brian Berry, FMB Chief Executive, said: “At a time when we need to do everything we can to ensure economic stability, this would have been a destabilising tax increase which would have hit large numbers of tradespeople on quite modest incomes. That would have felt very unfair and would have been in danger of undermining the entrepreneurial spirit Britain will need to rely on as we approach the economic uncertainty of Brexit.

“There is an important debate to be had about how we ensure an even playing field in the taxation of the self-employed and the directly employed.

But we need to do that in a way that allows people to plan ahead and ensures the total package of tax and benefits is fair to the self-employed.”

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Jason Davies, Procurement Manager at Pure Residential and Commercial, commented: “We were looking for a cost effective, yet sensitive alternative to natural stone architectural features in order to enhance the character and charm of each of the development’s properties.

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Final Homes Remaining At Kibworth Meadows

Melton Mowbray offices with residential planning consent DAVID WILSON Homes is encouraging Leicestershire homebuyers to act quickly if they want to reserve a home at Kibworth Meadows, following a high number of sales.

ANDREW & ASHWELL are offeringt for sale an office building with residential planning consent (ref: 16/00116/ FUL) for 6 apartments.

The 2,754 sq.ft. property - Equity House, 47 Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 1AF - is for sale by way of a long leasehold for a term of 125 years from 5th October 2005.

The long leasehold is subject to a ground rent of £100 per annum, subject to 25-yearly reviews.

Offers are invited in the region of £300,000.

VAT is applicable to this transaction.

For more information, or to arrange a viewing appointment, contact Kelvin Wilson at Andrew & Ashwell on 0116 254 1220 or email: kww@ andash.co.uk

The prestigious Kibworth development, located on Longbreach Road, has just three Henley style five bedroom homes available to buy.

Boasting quality new homes within thoughtfully designed street scenes, the development is set in a sought-after location on the edge of open countryside and has been popular since first launching.

The Henley style home is perfectly designed for modern living and boasts an open plan kitchen and dining area ideal for socialising and spending quality family time together. Downstairs, there is also a spacious lounge, bright and airy dining room and French doors leading out into the rear garden.

Upstairs are five large bedrooms including a large master bedroom with dressing area, two with en suites, and a family bathroom.

Jason Hearn, Sales Director at David Wilson Homes East Midlands, said: “Kibworth Meadows is undoubtedly one of the most desirable developments within our wide portfolio and the Henley style home has been very popular with buyers since we first launched.

“The development has already created a friendly and established community and it’s the ideal place to enjoy a relaxed lifestyle.

“Our spacious homes are perfect for growing families and the development is in close proximity to sought after primary and secondary schools, making it a great place to raise your children.

“I’m not at all surprised by its popularity but I would urge anyone who is interested in the development to visit our friendly Sales Advisers and find out more about what is has to offer them.”

The development is situated on the outskirts of the popular southLeicestershire village of Kibworth Harcourt. It is within walking distance of the village centre which boasts a good range of amenities including shops, cosy pubs and a Post Office.

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Blaby Business Rising rents and benefits Park set to launch cuts are pushing

vulnerable tenants out of East Midlands private housing market

THE UK’S MOST vulnerable tenants are being pushed out of the private rental market, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey.

BLABY BUSINESS Park is set to deliver a new 7 acres industrial/office scheme with construction to commence this spring.

The new build industrial park will offer design and build solutions for Office, Industrial and Warehouse occupiers.

The seven-acre site purchased last year will be developed jointly by Brackley Property Developments and Westleigh Partnership Ltd. Located on Lutterworth Road, just off the Blaby bypass, the site is close to Blaby District centre, and benefits from superb access both to Leicester City Center and Junction 21 of the M1/M69.

The scheme will provide industrial and warehouse units up to 75,000sq.ft and office premises up to 21,500sq.ft.

Infrastructure work is due to start within the next few weeks, with the first premises expected to be finished towards the end of the year. The marketing of the new business park will be carried out jointly by Andrew + Ashwell and APB (Leicester) LLP. Modern offices already located onsite will remain in place and the scheme will be designed to enhance these buildings. Isherwood McCann Architects who occupy one of these offices are advising on the new development.

Malcolm Grayson, Director at Andrew + Ashwell said: “We are aware of very strong interest in the supply of premises and we are already having discussions on the construction of both office and factory space. There has been very little commercial property built over the past ten years and demand way outstrips supply, so this is excellent news for business.

“Blaby is a particularly strong location for its motorway access, as well as the established commercial environments at Meridian and Grove Parks, Cambridge Road Whetstone and Winchester Avenue Blaby. All are highly sought after locations in this thriving area of Leicestershire and enjoy virtually 100% occupancy.

Reg Pollock of APB said: “Development in Leicester in recent years has been in short supply, and the few new build schemes that have been brought to the market in the last 12 months have been exceptionally well received” “This scheme will help to ease the pent-up demand we are seeing in the Leicester property market and provide occupiers with an excellent location and build that can be a catalyst to project their company forwards” Stephen Pedrick-Moyle, Joint Managing Director at Brackley Property Developments, added: “Blaby Business Park will be a tremendous catalyst for further growth within this prime commercial area and we are very much looking forward to starting work on the high quality premises we aim to deliver.”

Former Nursery Site with residential potential ANDREW & ASHWELL are offering for sale a former nursery site with potential for alternative uses, including residential, subject to planning.

The property - Former Ulverscroft Nurseries, Priory Lane, Ulverscroft, Leics. LE67 9PB - comprises 1.79 acres of land and associated derelict outbuildings. Offers are invited.

Call Geoff Gibson at Andrew & Ashwell on 0116 254 1220 or email gmg@ andash.co.uk for more information.

New figures show that around one-third of respondents believe that access to private rented properties had fallen among people on housing benefits.

Recent caps to housing benefits were cited by 29 per cent of respondents as a key reason why those on lower incomes were being pushed out of the rental market.

Those on lower incomes are set to face further financial difficulties with rents expected by respondents to the survey to increase by in excess of 20 per cent over the next five years. By way of contrast, house prices are projected to increase by around 18 per cent over the same period.

However, the Government may be able to provide assistance, as respondents to the survey suggested that more than half of the UK’s private landlords would be prepared to rent their properties to homeless people or those on housing benefits if the Government introduced some form of stateendorsed deposit guarantor scheme.

Fifty two per cent of those surveyed said that they would consider letting properties to households in receipt of housing benefit and/or homeless households if help was provided through central government which provided financial guarantees for both deposits and rent, and ongoing support for both parties.

‘A Home for Cathy’ The survey also showed that across the country the shortage of available properties to rent is continuing to grow, with tenant demand exceeding the number of new instructions on the market once again.

As part of their ‘A Home For Cathy’ campaign – aimed at tackling UK homelessness – RICS is joining forces with Crisis to call on Government to do more to support vulnerable tenants through the introduction of help to rent measures.

RICS CEO, Sean Tompkins said: “We see this as a matter of public interest. The housing market is falling increasingly out of step with the majority of household incomes. In the current climate, it can be hard enough for young professionals to make ends meet. But for those on benefits, the pressures may be insurmountable. Worryingly our figures show that as a result of a combination of economic pressures, more and more vulnerable tenants are being pushed out of the private rented sector.

However, if Government were to put in place additional support measures through the introduction of help to rent schemes, the door to the rental market may once again be opened for Britain’s most vulnerable.”

Crisis CEO, Jon Sparkes commented: “This survey highlights the uphill battle many homeless people face when trying to enter the private rented sector. Renting is often the only way out of homelessness, but the vast majority of landlords now consider it too risky to rent to homeless people.

This is a desperate situation to be in: to be ready to move on and start rebuilding your life only to encounter financial barriers and closed doors.

Struggling for a deposit “With growing numbers of people stuck in this homelessness trap, we need to find ways to reassure landlords whilst supporting homeless people to find a place to live. That’s why Crisis’ Home: No Less Will Do campaign is calling on the Government to underwrite a national rent deposit guarantee to ensure more support is made available to those trying to find a home to rent. They already help first-time buyers struggling for a deposit - we’d like to see them extend this help to those who need it most.”

Respondents indicated that modest growth was continuing across the housing market, with 24 per cent of respondents nationally saying that they had seen a rise rather than a fall in prices over the past three months.

The East Midlands was seen to have performed relatively well with a net balance of 39 per cent reporting rising prices. However, central London bucked the growth trend with 62 per cent of respondents saying that prices had fallen rather than risen during the same period.

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I am hoping for a bit of understanding around an issue I have.

My building company started a refurbishment contract a few months ago and were appointed under a JCT Minor Works Building Contract. When carrying out the works, an area of damp was found and I instructed a specialist water proofing firm to go into the property install a vertical DPC and apply Sika render. I am now writing up a report about the project for the client and am trying to understand the water proofing company’s contractual role. Am I right in saying that the water proofing company was appointed as a domestic sub-contractor as they were paid and managed by my company?

I understand minor works contracts are not suitable for named specialists but I was wondering whether this was true if the specialist had to be appointed after the contracts were signed.

Hopefully that makes sense and I would greatly appreciate your advice.

Response: Hello Samir. In a nutshell, because you instructed, managed and paid the water proofing company, it would most likely be a domestic subcontractor. I say likely, because you may have instructed the sub-contractor on behalf of the employer (providing you had authority and made this known to the sub-contractor at the material time), whilst managing and payment does not necessarily indicate a contractual obligation.

If the sub-contractor had addressed its estimate to your company and you accepted this estimate without reference to a third party (ie the employer), then your company would have entered into a legally binding contract with the sub-contractor and thus the sub-contractor would be a domestic sub-contractor.

Under the JCT Minor Works Building Contract, there are no provisions for nominated or named sub-contractors. Any subcontractors would either be employed by the principle contractor or directly engaged by the employer. If the employer wishes to nominate or name a specialist contractor, then there are other contracts in the JCT suite that will accommodate this. © Michael P. Gerard April 2017 The advice provided is intended to be of a general guide only and should not be viewed as providing a definitive legal analysis.

Samir, Leicester

Michael P. Gerard Author background Michael is a Solicitor, Chartered Builder, Registered Construction Adjudicator & Accredited Expert in quantum and planning matters. He is Managing Director of Michael Gerard & Co., and a Partner with Cato Solicitors.

Leicester’s Jenny Clarke Awarded Property Accolade COMMERCIAL property agent Jenny Clarke has returned from international property event, MIPIM, to an industry award recognising her work across Leicestershire.

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As part of the Estates Gazette Interactive competition, Jenny, an associate director at Innes England, was named as ‘Dealmaker’ for the county, thanks to her work completing more deals than her competitors in Leicestershire over the past 12 months.

Speaking of her title, Jenny said: “2016 was a fantastic year for the team in Leicester; I am delighted this work has been recognised by the EGi’s annual competition and to have been named Dealmaker for the region.

Jenny Clarke “Leicestershire’s commercial property scene has gone from strength to strength and many of the deals I have worked on showcase this.”

Jenny, who joined Innes England in 2014, has an in-depth knowledge of Leicestershire’s commercial property market and has completed a number of significant deals for the firm.

Throughout 2016, Jenny has overseen an off-market office investment sale of Millers House in Market Harborough, and the acquisition of Boundary Court at Castle Donington for the same client. She also helped successful law firm Edward Hands Lewis relocate to City Gate House.

Alongside this, Jenny has also worked closely with the Co-operative Group to manage Stoughton Grange, a key Leicestershire rural retail, office and leisure complex – which has now been fully let thanks to her work.

Peter Doleman, director at Innes England, added: “Jenny has continued to impress both her peers and clients through her hard work, professionalism and skill. We are proud to have talented female surveyors like Jenny as part of our team and we hope she inspires the next generation.”

The news of Jenny’s title comes just weeks after Innes England was awarded the accolade of ‘Most Active Agent’ for the East Midlands in the Estates Gazette Interactive competition.

Throughout the East Midlands, Innes England completed more than 400 deals across the industrial, office, retail, leisure and investment sectors for its clients over the course of the year.

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Over £25million growth money for local economy THE LEICESTER & Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP) has been allocated £25.87million from the Government in the latest round of Local Growth Deal funding.

In total, £392million has been allocated to the wider Midlands area, after each Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) submitted a bid to Government in 2016.

The LLEP put forward an ambitious proposal for the Leicester and Leicestershire area totalling over £144million, for a number of projects that would boost economic growth. The £25.87million allocated to the LLEP will be invested in three projects prioritised by the partnership: • £12.87million for the development of the Space Park; providing a national hub for space research, learning, public engagement and innovation. This is set to deliver around 600 jobs and support up to 100 businesses, making a major contribution to the productivity challenge facing the city of Leicester.

• £1million for the extension of the National Space Centre to support it to continue to be the leading visitor attraction for space science and astronomy and to build its capacity to deliver science workshops for schools and deliver learning and apprenticeships in space engineering.

• £12million for junction and road improvements to the M1/ J23 and A512 which will unlock significant land for new homes and employment by supporting the new Loughborough and Leicester Enterprise Zone sites in

Loughborough – Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park and Charnwood Campus.

Nick Pulley, chair of the LLEP said “We put in a sizeable bid for Growth Deal Funding last year and have been working hard to stress the importance of receiving funding in the LLEP area to boost growth of the LLEP economy.

“The LLEP boasts an excellent track record having secured over £100 million through the first two Growth Deal rounds, investing in projects such as the Leicester College’s Skills and Innovation Village.

“The £25.87million Growth Deal allocation we will be receiving in this round will be split between the Space Park and Junction 23 of the M1. Both are poised to start straight away and we will now be working with our partners to ensure that this welcome investment is allocated as swiftly as possible.”

City mayor Peter Soulsby said: “We have ambitious plans for Pioneer Park and the area around the National Space Centre, and this announcement is a very welcome endorsement of those plans.

“Funding for the proposed Space Park is exciting news and it’s a reflection of the University of Leicester’s expertise in space science and physics, and testament to the success of the space centre.

“This allocation of nearly

Residential development opportunity in Burbage FAULKNER & COMPANY Commercial are offering for sale a single storey warehouse site with planning consent (ref: 16/00827/OUT) for 9 dwellings.

The property - 103 Coventry Road, Burbage, Leics. comprises mainly single storey warehouse premises occupying a level, rectangular site having a frontage to Coventry Road of 44.44 metres and extending to 0.59 acres.

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£13million from the Local Growth Fund will allow us to invest in the infrastructure we need to support enterprise and create jobs in this key business investment area in the north of the city.”

Nick Rushton, leader of Leicestershire County Council, said: “We welcome this significant investment which will enable considerable improvements to be made to the road network on and around junction 23 of the M1 at Loughborough.

“This should help reap huge economic benefits for the area. It means we can ensure there is the necessary infrastructure to support the building of 4,000 homes and potentially provide access to more than 5,700 jobs, including those created through the Loughborough and Leicester Enterprise Zone.”

Professor Paul Boyle, president & vice-chancellor of the University of Leicester said: ‘‘This is tremendously exciting and transformative news.

From the life sciences to R&D supporting investment in energy, space and satellite technologies, Leicestershire is emerging at the forefront of UK research. The Space Park is going to have a huge impact on the city and region – and it will be nationally important.

“The Space Park will allow integration of training, skills, research and working with business

on a new level. We also want to make sure it is global in its significance – we will have a whole range of international partners.

Our researchers are already working with many businesses and institutes across the world – we will embed these partnerships within the Space Park. It is going to be a complete international endeavour.”

Chas Bishop, CEO of the National Space Centre said, “The National Space Centre’s visitor numbers have grown by 50% in the past five years and it currently employs 170 people across its three businesses: far more than was ever envisaged when its iconic building was first designed.

“The planned extension will accommodate growing school, family and corporate visitors with world class presentations, temporary exhibitions and facilities that reflect our ever-increasing fascination with space and its ability to help develop the next generation of scientists and engineers from all areas of society.

“News of support from the Local Growth Fund is wonderful: this project further enhances Leicester and Leicestershire’s place on the world stage as a centre of excellence for space science and STEM skills development.”

The LLEP will continue working with partners on the delivery of the two Growth Deal 3 projects.

Avant Homes partners with British Gas to deliver industry first NOTTINGHAM-BASED housebuilder Avant Homes has announced an industry first by partnering with British Gas to offer the UK’s leading wireless thermostat within all of its new properties.

Hive Active Heating™ utilises smart wireless technology to give customers control over their heating and hot water from a smart phone or laptop, wherever the user is. The technology is being integrated into all new houses being built at Avant Homes’ current developments throughout the Midlands.

Avant Homes Midlands managing director Glyn Mabey said: “Innovation is a core tenet of our business and vital to our continued success. We are constantly striving to further enhance our product design and specification to the benefit of homebuyers, whilst simultaneously investing in our people, processes and technologies.

“Hive is a perfect example of our approach as we are seizing the initiative by introducing the technology across our developments. Doing so differentiates Avant Homes and provides purchasers with additional benefits to owning one of our properties.

“We are committed to innovation and how it can be applied so that we continuously offer our customers a new home like no other and one that challenges the conventions of the UK housebuilding industry. We are excited by our partnership with British Gas and the significant advantages it will deliver, both in terms of improved energy savings for our purchasers and the increased control and flexibility it gives them over their homes”.

Tom Guy, Hive global product director, said: “We’re delighted that our Hive Active Heating technology will be at the heart of Avant Homes properties. At Hive, our aim is to create a little bit of magic in the everyday and make modern living as effortless as possible for homeowners through our family of products and services, including our award-winning smart thermostat”.

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New grant launched to help local businesses reduce their energy bills A NEW grant has just been launched to help small businesses cut their energy bills.

The Green BELLE project can provide grants of £1,000 to £10,000 to eligible small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for energyefficient improvements to their premises.

Green BELLE stands for Green Business Energy in Leicester and Leicestershire.

A launch event – where businesses could find out more – took place in March at the Phoenix digital media centre in Leicester.

The project is being run by the Leicester Energy Agency, which is part of Leicester City Council.

Green BELLE grants can be used to support a wide range of low-carbon and energy-efficient measures, such as installing efficient heating systems, low-energy lighting or insulation.

SMEs can also get a free survey, which will give them advice on reducing their energy use. The results of the survey can then be used to support an application for a Green BELLE grant.

Assistant city mayor for energy and sustainability Cllr Adam Clarke spoke at the launch event, along with Cllr Pam Posnett from Leicestershire County Council and Jonathan Little from the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership.

Cllr Clarke said: “These grants give SMEs the opportunity to become more energy-efficient, saving money on their running costs. It also helps them to contribute to our plans to become a low-carbon city.

“We’ve invested heavily in initiatives like district heating and switching to LED streetlights because we recognise the importance of building sustainability into the infrastructure of our city.

Now we want to welcome small businesses on board and show them that becoming more energyefficient is not only good for them, it’s good for Leicester and good for business.”

Green BELLE is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). To apply, all applicants must be an SME, trading business-to-business and situated in Leicester or Leicestershire.

Further details are available at: www.leicester.gov.uk/energygrant

Work to start on former bus depot thanks to NWLDC grant WORK TO give a new lease of life to a former bus depot and bring new jobs to Coalville has started, thanks in part to financial help from North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC).

The new owners of the building on Ashby Road, Deepak Mavani and partner Paul Westwood, bought the premises in 2015 and have now set about transforming it into a showroom for their quality used car business, DesirableCar. com.

Having stood empty since 2011, the building was originally built in 1925, when it was home to Midland Red bus company. During the 1930s almost 50 buses were in operation from the site.

With a grant of £50,000 from the NWLDC Frontage Grant Scheme and a successful application for a £25,000 grant under the council’s Enterprising North West Leicestershire grant scheme, Mr Mavani and Mr Westwood are making improvements to the building that are in keeping with its heritage, whilst bringing it back into daily use.

Extensive changes to the inside of the building and the roof will mean this modern business can operate from the building, bringing with it seven jobs to the town. In addition,

Mr Mavani has plans to grow the business, creating six new jobs and apprenticeship opportunities.

The site is of particular historic significance to the town, as the current building was built where the house of James Stephenson – son of George Stephenson, who sunk the first mine and brought the railways to Coalville – once stood.

This development, together with improved frontages along the main streets in the town centre, is improving the look and feel of Coalville town centre as part of the NWLDC’s ‘Building Confidence in Coalville’ agenda.

Councillor Richard Blunt, Leader of NWLDC, said: “We have an open door policy for anyone who wants to invest in Coalville and help to build confidence in the town, so when Mr Mavani came to us with his ideas for the former bus depot, we were very glad to speak with him. We’ve been able to support him financially, over and above the seven figure investment he is making, and also negotiate with him through our urban designer

and planning department to make sure his development makes the most of this historic building on an important route into town.

“We’re looking forward to this development taking shape and seeing the lights back on in this beautiful building.”

Paul Westwood added: “Coalville stood out to us as a place that was making positive changes and moving in the right direction, and this is why we’ve brought our business here.

“I’m excited to be one of the people who can help bring the town up. The building is beautiful and the town is a great location in terms of the road network.

We’re positive about growing our business here and want to link up with Stephenson College in terms of providing apprenticeship opportunities.

“We’re thankful to the council for their support, enthusiasm and continued advice and hope local people will support our business when we open – hopefully by October this year.”

Superb building plot Oakthorpe site in Lount: £68k guide for 4 houses SDL GRAHAM PENNY are offering for sale

BY AUCTION a superb building plot situated in a village location.

The plot - at the rear of Lobourne, Nottingham Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1SD - has planning consent (ref: 16/00428/FUL) - for a two-storey detached house.

For sale BY AUCTION on Thursday 6th April 2017 at Derby County Football Club, Pride Park Stadium, Derby, commencing 11.30am.

The Guide Price is £68,000+.

For more information or to arrange a viewing, contact SDL Graham Penny on 01332 242880 or visit the website at www.sdlgrahampenny.co.uk

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JOHN GERMAN Estate Agents are offering for sale a development site with Outline Planning Consent for 4 detached houses.

The 0.6 acre site - at land adjoining 87 School Street, Oakthorpe, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE12 7RE - offers the opportunity to create a gated community within the soughtafter and popular village of Oakthorpe.

The indicative plan shows an attractive scheme of properties taking full advantage of the rural outlook over the National Forest to the rear.

Outline Planning Permission has recently been granted by North West Leics. District Council, application reference 16/00810/OUT, subject to terms and conditions.

The asking price is £500,000.

For more information, contact John German on 01530 412824 or email: ashbysales@ johngerman.co.uk

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NW Leics District Council is building new homes – for the first time in almost three decades

NORTH WEST Leicestershire District Council is building council homes for the first time in 26 years, providing much needed affordable housing for local people.

The 24 houses and bungalows will be built on council-owned sites at Linford Crescent and Verdon Crescent in Coalville and on the Willesley Estate in Ashby de la Zouch.

The council’s contractor, Robert Woodhead Ltd, has now started on site in Coalville, with the first homes expected to be ready for new tenants by the autumn. All of the homes will be available for affordable rent and were funded solely from RTB receipts and the council’s existing housing budget.

The largest site at Coalville was unlocked for development after the authority built and opened a brand new community building on land where disused garages had previously stood. This was handed over to the local Tenants and Residents Association in January 2017, enabling the demolition of an empty sheltered housing block that previously housed a community facility for the area.

Councillor Roger Bayliss, Portfolio Holder for Housing at North West Leicestershire District Council, said: “The council is building much needed affordable housing again, which represents a landmark for us. We have planned and consulted carefully and are now in a strong position to move forward with increasing our housing stock for local people in North West Leicestershire.

“We’re not the first local authority to start building again, and I hope we won’t be the last. We strongly believe in investing in our communities and making our district a place that people are proud to call home.”

The programme of works was procured through a regional consortium of public sector bodies, EEM Ltd, of which North West Leicestershire is a member.

Craig Pygall, Construction Director for Robert Woodhead Ltd, said: “We’re delighted to have been appointed through the EEM New Build framework and to be a part of such an important programme for North West Leicestershire District Council.

“We’re very keen to ensure the work we do is not only of a high standard, but something that will be remembered, not just for the bricks and mortar, but for the impact our work can have on the local community.

“We will always look to support the local community while we’re on site, working with nearby schools and colleges to offer work experience opportunities, as well as working with as many local sub- contractors as possible to ensure the council’s investment will also support the local economy.”

Hilary Prime, Chair of the Tenant’s and Resident’s Association, said: “We are all so grateful to North West Leicestershire District Council for providing the new community centre, which we helped to design and fit out. It is a great place where we can meet as a group and promote all our community activities.”

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Former pumping station for sale in East Goscote SDL GRAHAM PENNY are offering for sale BY AUCTION a unique opportunity to purchase The Old Pumping Station, located on Broome Lane, between East Goscote and Ratcliffe on the Wreake (LE7 3WS).

The site is opposite Beedles Lake Golf Course.

The double height, brick-built Pump House measures approximately 9m by 6.3m and stands on a site of approximately 0.13 acres. It is surrounded by fields and has the river as one boundary.

The property could be utilised for numerous uses such as a family home, office space, holiday home or workshop, with the ability for gardens and parking, all subject to obtaining the necessary planning permissions.

Planning permission (ref: P/16/1413/2) was refused in 2016 to convert the pump house into a residential property. The main objection was that it stood in flood zone 3B; however, there has now been a flood risk survey carried out and the building actually stands on flood zone 2, which stands ground for appeal to be granted.

For sale BY AUCTION on Thursday 27th April 2017 at Leicester City Football Club, King Power Stadium, Leicester, commencing 11.30am.

The Guide Price is £28,000+.

For more information or to arrange a viewing, contact SDL Graham Penny on 01332 242880 or visit the website at www.sdlgrahampenny.co.uk

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SPAB’S 2017 Scholars hit the conservation trail

Coalville Jobs Fair returns to Stephenson College on 7th April

THERE IS NO parallel in the architectural conservation world to the annual SPAB (Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings) Lethaby Scholarship. The four newest recruits to this long established training scheme for young architectural and building professionals now join a roster of talented individuals, many of whom care for the most significant buildings in Britain.

Kristian Foster, 33, architect, Aoife Murphy, 31, structural engineer and Lilian Main, 26, architect have embarked on a prestigious nine-month programme of site, workshop and studio visits across the UK. The aim is for SPAB’s Scholars to gain hands-on experience of building conservation in action guided by experts in the field and to use this knowledge to inform their own approach in their working lives. Their travels will enable them to meet fellow architects, building specialists and craftspeople working in traditional ways. The Their travels will enable them to meet fellow architects, building specialists and craftspeople working in traditional ways. The Scholars have already toured Canterbury Cathedral, the atmospheric Abney Park Cemetery in London and Hampton Court Palace. The group will move further afield over the next 9 months visiting castles in the Inner Hebrides, thatching in the West Country and repairing ruined mills in Derbyshire.

This highly regarded educational scheme has run for more than 80 years.

Since 1930 it has set over 150 young architecture and building professionals on the road to positions of great responsibility in the conservation sector.

The Scholarship continues to have enormous relevance. With growing concern at the lack of skilled professionals with the knowledge needed to deal sensitively with historic buildings, SPAB knows that the best way to learn about construction and repair methods available today is out on site.

The SPAB Lethaby Scholarship is awarded annually to up to four young architects, building surveyors or structural engineers who have completed their college-based training and have a demonstrable enthusiasm for historic building conservation. After spending the first six months as a close-knit group, they separate for the last three months of the programme, developing their own specific areas of interest relating to the life and culture of the British Country House.

Former SPAB Scholars are among the today’s leading UK conservation experts, caring for many of the most significant buildings in Britain – some are cathedral architects, some look after palaces, great country houses, National Trust houses and English Heritage sites. Others care for lesser known gems of equal historic and architectural interest. The Scholarship is a prestigious and rigorous educational award designed to foster excellence and promote understanding of the unique skills and crafts that continue to underpin our built heritage.

JOB SEEKERS attending a spring Jobs Fair on Friday 7 April at Stephenson College in Coalville will have the chance to speak to more than 17 potential employers and get advice from expert careers advisors.

The fair, organised by Job seekers attending a spring Jobs Fair on Friday 7 April at Stephenson College in Coalville will have the chance to speak to more than 17 potential employers and get advice from expert careers advisors.

North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC) in partnership with Jobcentre Plus, the Department of Work and Pensions and Stephenson College, takes place between 10am and 2pm and is aimed at helping anyone who is unemployed to find work and help anyone looking to make a career change to find those opportunities.

More than 17 companies of all shapes and sizes have already signed up to offer a wide range of employment opportunities. Visitors will also be able to receive advice from the NWLDC, the National Careers Service, Jobcentre Plus and the college itself.

A number of CV writing and interview skills workshops will also be held and the college will provide some ‘have a go’ sessions in a variety of subjects.

For those who may struggle to get there, a free shuttle bus will run between the clock tower in Memorial Square in Coalville and Stephenson College on the day. There will also be free crèche facilities on site.

Any businesses who are looking to recruit are welcome to attend the event. Stands are free but space is limited, so potential employers are advised to book early.

Barrie Walford, Business Focus Team Manager at North West Leicestershire District Council, said: “Our job fairs are always very popular with both job seekers and companies who are looking to recruit. It’s a great chance to see what opportunities are out there, apply for jobs or get that advice and support you need to help you make the next step.”

Employers or job seekers who would like more information about the Coalville Jobs Fair can contact business.focus@nwleicestershire.gov.uk or 01530 454822.

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Former public convenience for sale COTTONS Chartered Surveyors are offering for sale BY AUCTION a former public convenience.

The 189 sq.ft. property - known as The Old Privy, Coventry Road, Kingsbury, Tamworth, Staffs. B78 2LN - has been more recently used as a taxi office with waiting room, and is of single storey brick construction, under a pitched, tiled roof.

It is located on the edge of a local park, on a slip road which leads off the Coventry Road (A51), opposite a public car park in the heart of Kingsbury village.

The Guide Price is £25,000-£30,000. (+ Fees). For sale BY AUCTION on Thursday 6th April 2017 at Aston Villa Football Club, Villa Park, Birmingham B6 6HE - 11am start. For more information, contact Cottons on 0121 247 2233 or email: auctions@cottons.co.uk

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Leicester City Paragon Estates (UK) Ltd (c/o Agent: Rajan Gujral, GUG Architects & Designers Ltd, Suncourt, Frances Avenue, Maidenhead SL6 8NX) – Change of use of ground floor from works unit to 2 flats – at Land between Clifton Road and Cavendish Road, Saffron Hill Road, Leicester.

Mr A Singh (c/o Agent: G Kitaure, Gurmukh Building Design Ltd, The Old School House, School Road, Moseley, Birmingham B13 9SW) – Change of use of basement from storage to cinema and restaurant – at Piccadilly Cinema, Green Lane Road, Leicester.

Mr Irfan (c/o Agent: Design Studio Architects Ltd, 1B Salisbury Road, Upper New Walk, Leicester LE1 7QR) - Construction of twostorey extensions at the front and rear of factory – at Unit 1, 75 Hastings Road, Leicester.

Jelson Ltd (c/o Agent: Craig Tinney, GHPC Ltd, 11 Milbanke Court, Milbanke Way, Bracknell RG12 1RP) – Change of use of first, second and third floors from offices to flats – at Floors 1-3 Edward Buildings, 21-25 Rutland Street, and 127-129 Charles Street, Leicester.

XWR Ltd (c/o Agent: Nicholas Williams, NCW Architecture, 39 Holmdale Road, London NW6 1BJ) Construction of two and threestorey extension to side to provide 3 flats – at The Athena, Queen Street, Leicester.

Property Base (c/o Agent: Paul Cleaver Architect, 5 Wellington Street, Leicester LE1 6HH) – Change of use from 2 flats to 3 flats and 2 studios, plus construction of single storey extension to rear – at 57 Dunster Street, Leicester.

Mr A Azeez (c/o Agent: Mr R Kahn, Master Plan Design Solutions, 23 Vulcan House, Vulcan Road, Leicester LE5 3EF) – Change of use from offices to restaurant/cafe on ground floor and 2 flats on first and second floors – at 18 Highfield Street, Leicester.

Dr Ghanshyam M Patel (c/o Agent: Paul Bayliss, PSB Consultancy & Design Ltd, 1st & 2nd Floor, 43 High Street, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7AQ) – Change of use from medical centre to 2 flats – at 47 Melbourne Road, Leicester.

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Rutland Council exploring options to improve Oakham Town Centre

RUTLAND County Council is in the early stages of looking at possible options to improve Oakham Town Centre.

A project to improve the centre of Rutland’s County Town has been the subject of discussion since the opening of Oakham Bypass in 2007.

Before the bypass, the main function of Oakham High Street was to move large volumes of traffic, including heavy goods vehicles, through the town.

Although the road is now used primarily for retail and social interaction, the layout and street scene remain unchanged..

One of the Council’s main priorities is to ensure that Rutland’s market towns are vibrant and attractive to both residents and businesses and the authority’s latest corporate plan includes a target to implement an Oakham Town Centre improvement scheme by the end of September 2018.

“Oakham has seen considerable change in the past 10 years. Along with the opening of the bypass, we’ve witnessed a boom in online retail and an increase in the popularity of out-of-town shopping destinations, all of which means that people no longer need to come into town centres. It’s important for Oakham’s future that the town moves with the times and adapts to these changes, so that it continues to be a wonderful place where people want to live, work and visit.” said Councillor Tony Mathias, Leader of Rutland County Council As part of the first stage of the Town Centre Improvement Scheme, Rutland County Council has approached community leaders and local groups such as Oakham Town Council, Oakham Town Partnership and the Neighbourhood Plan Working Group to seek their views.

Based on the feedback received, the Council will produce outline designs which will be put out to full public consultation in the summer of 2017. This will lead to the development of a detailed design which will be subject to further consultation in early 2018.

“Oakham is the County Town and the impact of any improvement scheme will be felt beyond local residents and businesses. We are still in the very early stages but our plans include lengthy consultation with the wider public as well visitors to the area. We hope the outcome of this process will be a shared vision for the future of Oakham Town Centre and, ultimately, a revitalised High Street that we can all be proud of and enjoy.” said Council Leader Tony Mathias

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Bank cheques to be cleared within a day BANK CUSTOMERS who pay cheques into their accounts will soon be able to get the money cleared within one working day.

At the moment, the process can take up to six days, reports The BBC. The organisation that manages the cheque clearing system said the changes would be phased in from October 2017.

However, it will be the second half of 2018 before all UK banks and building societies are able to offer the faster service.

Under the new arrangements, coordinated by the Cheque and Credit Clearing Company, banks will be able to clear cheques by exchanging pictures of them.

At the moment, all cheques have to be physically transported back to the bank that issued them.

Several banks – including Barclays and Lloyds – also allow their customers to pay in cheques via pictures on their banking apps.

However, this can only happen when the cheque is issued by the same bank.

“These changes will put cheques firmly in the 21st century, delivering real and important benefits for the many individuals, charities and businesses that regularly use cheques,” said James Radford, chief executive of the Cheque and Credit Clearing Company.

“Not only will cheques clear faster but banks and building societies may offer their customers the option of paying in an image of a cheque rather than the paper cheque itself.”

Although cheque use has declined in recent years, there were still 477 million written in the UK last year.

The industry had wanted to phase them out entirely by 2018. However MPs said they should be retained, as many older people in particular relied on them.

Site for 6 houses in Pinxton COTTONS Chartered Surveyors are offering for sale BY AUCTION a 0.44 acre parcel of freehold land with Outline Planning Permission (ref: 16/00010/OUT) for the erection of 6 houses.

The land - adjoining The Sun Inn, Town Street, Pinxton, Notts. NG16 6JP - is being offered with a guide price of £125,000 - £135,000 (+ Fees).

For sale BY AUCTION on Thursday 6th April 2017 at Aston Villa Football Club, Villa Park, Birmingham B6 6HE - 11am start.

For more information, contact Cottons on 0121 247 2233 or email: auctions@cottons.co.uk

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Kenworth Development Ltd (c/o Agent: Jon Wright, Iceni Projects, Flitcroft House, 114-116 Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0JR) Change of use of ground, first, second & third floors from training centre to provide 31 units of student accommodation – at 2-4 Colton Street, Leicester.

Mrs K Popat (c/o Agent: Kurosh Morad, KMC Consultancy, 60 St Annes Drive, Leicester LE2 8HT) – Construction of a second floor to create 4 additional flats and change of use of basement to additional flat – at 104 Regent Road, Leicester.

GNK Investors & Asset Management (c/o Agent: Miss Subrina Fernandes, TMDP LLP, Unit 3, Bridge Farm, Holt Lane, Ashby Magna, Lutterworth, Leics.

LE17 5NJ) – Change of use of upper floors from restaurant with ancillary storerooms and flat to 14 flats – at 75 Church Gate, Leicester.

Mr Rajesh Sudra (c/o Agent: Tulesh Vaja, Arc Design Ltd, 21 Houlditch Road, Leicester LE2 3FF) – Change of use from living accommodation on part of ground floor, first floor and roof level to 3 self-contained flats – at 177 Fosse Road North, Leicester.

Hinckley & Bosworth David Miller Homes Ltd (c/o Agent: The Drawing Room (Architects) Ltd, 130 Moat Street, Wigston, Leicester LE18 2GE) – Approval of reserved matters of Outline Planning Permission 15/00102/OUT for residential development of 3 dwellings – at 68 Main Street, Nailstone, Nuneaton, Warks. CV13 0QE. Mr P Mac (c/o Agent: George Burton Architecture & Ecology Ltd, Garden Organics, Wolston Lane, Ryton on Dunsmore, Coventry CV8 3LG) – Cessation of builder’s yard and erection of 3 dwellings – at 52 Heath Lane, Earl Shilton, Leics. LE9 7PB. South Charnwood High School (c/o Agent: David Pattison, Surveyors to Education, 9 Marlborough Way, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 2NN) Erection of single storey building to provide 4 classrooms and an office – at South Charnwood High School, Broad Lane, Stanton under Bardon, Near Markfield, Leics.

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Apprentice Gareth gets opportunity on council site JEAKINS WEIR and Harborough District Council have recognised National Apprenticeship Week by giving a valuable career opportunity to a bricklaying apprentice.

Jeakins Weir, the Corbybased construction company, is currently converting disused garages in Great Glen belonging to Harborough District Council into four, two-bed semi-detached houses.

One of the team working at the building site on St Cuthberts Avenue is 17year old Gareth LewisParker from Raunds in Northamptonshire.

Gareth is undertaking a bricklaying apprenticeship Apprentice Gareth Lewis-Parker (left) at Moulton College in and Jeakins Weir Site Manager Tom Higham Ferrers through Coady (right) pictured at St Cuthberts Gladstone Construction Avenue, Great Glen.

Civil Engineering. Gareth has completed six months of a two year NVQ2 bricklaying course.

Gladstone Construction is a long-time subcontractor to Jeakins Weir.

Jeakins Weir’s site manager at St Cuthberts Avenue, Tom Coady, is a former apprentice bricklayer and, like Gareth, studied at Moulton College.

Taking time out from work Tom was able to talk to Gareth about making the most of his apprenticeship and a career in site management.

Jeakins Weir won the Great Glen garage conversion contract with Harborough District Council using the East Midlands Property Alliance (empa) intermediate framework.

A Harborough District Council spokesman said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for Gareth to enhance his skills on an exciting building project. By using the empa Framework, which aims to make public sector procurement more successful, the council can support apprenticeships through its contracts, which it might otherwise be unable to do.”

Site for 40-bed care home in Burslem CHRISTIE & CO are asking £550,000 for a development site with planning consent for demolition of the existing nursery building and erection of a three-storey, 40bed care home.

The site is situated at Dollys Lane, Burslem, Stoke on Trent ST6 7AW. For more information, or to arrange a viewing appointment, contact Paul Reilly at Christie & Co on 0121 452 3700 or email: paul.reilly@christie.com

Cadeby Homes (c/o Agent: HSSP Architects Ltd, Pera Innovation Park, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 0PB) – Removal of existing residential and agricultural buildings for the erection of 5 new dwellings and associated works – at Bull in the Oak Farm, Bosworth Road, Bull in the Oak, Cadeby, Nuneaton, Warks. CV13 0DW. Mr R G Rutter (c/o Agent: DCI Architecture Ltd, The Rural Office, barns Heath Farm, Snarestone Road, Appleby Magna, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE12 7AJ) – Conversion of barns into 2 dwellings – at New Parks Farm, Stapleton Lane, Kirkby Mallory, Leics. LE9 7QJ.

Melton Borough Mr Martin Brown (c/o Agent: Maurice Fairhurst, Fairhurst Consultancy, 41 Wartnaby Road, Ab Kettleby, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE14 3JJ) – Outline application for up to 30 dwellings – at land at south of Hill Top Farm, St Bartholomews Way, Melton Mowbray, Leics.

Ms Grace Milham (c/o Agent: Colin Wilkinson, Planit-X, 21 New Road, Burton Lazars, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE14 2UU) – Residential development of up to 39 dwellings, associated infrastructure and landscaping – at land west of Saltby Road, and south of Mill Lane, Saltby Road, Croxton Kerrial, Leics.

Mr H Daybell (c/o Agent: Aidan Thatcher, A1 Planning, 21 Stanley Street, Brighton BN2 0GP) – Outline application for the erection of 18 dwellings and associated infrastructure – at land rear of Daybells Farms, Grantham Road, Bottesford, Leics.

Mr Lomas (c/o Agent: Mark Abell, MA Design, 187 Ratcliffe Road, Sileby, Leics. LE12 7PX) – Proposed new reception building with gift shop – at Eye Kettleby Lakes, The Driveway, Eye Kettleby, Melton Mowbray, Leics.

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Saxon Meadow: Final Collection Of Homes Available Now

Mr & Mrs Sellers (c/o Agent: Andrew Granger & Co, Phoenix House, 52 High Street, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7AF) – Outline planning application for the development of 8 dwellings with associated access (revised scheme of 15/01904/OUT) – at land rear of 22 Broadgate, Great Easton, Leics.

Oakham Veterinary Hospital (c/o Agent: Miss Laura Dombrovska, Smithers Purslow & Co Ltd, Glaston Hall, Spring Lane, Glaston, Oakham, Rutland LE15 9BZ) – New stable block and extension to existing stable block for offices and student accommodation, erection of extension to the main building and formation of new car park – at Oakham Veterinary Hospital, Ashwell Road, Oakham, Rutland LE15 7QH.

Sheiling Properties Ltd (c/o Agent: Isherwood McMann, Rose Park, Lutterworth Road, Blaby, Leics. LE8 4DP) – Erection of 2 dwellings with associated parking and landscaping – at land at Lutterworth Road, Gilmorton, Leics.

NBJ Airfield Park Ltd (c/o Agent: Abstract Limited, The Studio, 17 Marylebone Drive, Lutterworth, Leics. LE17 4DL) – Erection of front/side extension to existing factory and workshops, plus erection of outbuilding to rear – at Airfield Park, Sibbertoft Road, Husbands Bosworth, Leics. LE17 6JA. Davidsons Developments Ltd (c/o: Wilson House, Leicester Road, Ibstock, Leics. LE67 6HP) – Erection of 70 dwellings (Reserved matters of 15/01975/OUT) – at land part OS 8797, Uppingham Road, Houghton on the Hill, Leics.

William Davis Ltd & The Trustees of the late Jessie Dixon (c/o Agent: Insight Town Planning Ltd, Harborough Innovation Centre, Leicester Road, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7WB) – Outline application for up to 48 dwellings with associated infrastructure and open space – at land off Winckley Close, Houghton on the Hill, Leics.

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Mr Brian Drew (c/o Agent: P Robert, Architects LE1, 38 Nelson Street, Leicester LE1 7BA) – Demolition of former industrial premises, erection of 5 dwellings and associated external works (Revised scheme of 16/01955/ FUL) – at Bindleys Yard, School Lane, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 9DJ.

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Mr Ian Hardwick (c/o Agent: HSSP Architects Ltd, Pera Business Park, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE13 0PB) – Erection of 7 dwellings – at land adjacent to York House, Oakham Road, Halstead, Tilton on the Hill, Leics.

Davidsons Developments Ltd (c/o: Wilson House, Leicester Road, Ibstock, Leics. LE67 6HP) – Erection of 135 dwellings with associated garaging and parking (Reserved matters of 13/01483/OUT) – at land to the west of Leicester Road, Market Harborough, Leics.

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HOUSE HUNTERS seeking their ideal new home in the market town of Lutterworth are encouraged not to miss out on Saxon Meadow, where house builder, William Davis Homes has released the final collection of properties.

Comprising a total of 12 homes, the final phase features a range of house types with modern layouts.

Initially, William Davis has released just four properties including four and five bedroom detached family homes with some three storey designs. Each home features some of the hallmarks of the William Davis difference including integrated top brand appliances, smart home technology and high quality finishes.

Helping potential purchasers make their move to Saxon Meadow is the newly appointed sales consultant, June Hall. A Lutterworth local with more than 20 years’ experience in luxury home sales, June is looking forward to welcoming lots of happy homeowners.

“William Davis Homes has a very good reputation within the industry for building a great quality product with a high specification, and being a five star builder is a real asset too. I’m excited to share my local

William Davis Homes’ newly appointed sales consultant, June Hall and sales manager, Viv Aldridge release the final collection of homes at Saxon Meadow, Lutterworth. knowledge with house hunters and with such a range of choice available on this final phase, I’m confident we can help them to find just the right new home here at Saxon Meadow,” commented June.

Since launching in late summer 2014, Saxon Meadow, with its views across rolling Leicestershire countryside, has proven a popular and vibrant development. William Davis has welcomed home owners who are new to the area, those who enjoy living in a William Davis home so much they have relocated from the former Saxon Chase development just opposite, and those who have moved internationally to make Saxon Meadow their home!

Viv Aldridge, sales manager at William Davis said: “Sales have always been strong at Saxon Meadow; from very early on we had plenty of enquiries and took numerous reservations off-plan.

The development has created a real sense of community and is now home to families and couples from across the East Midlands, Wales and even as far afield as Canada!

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The Governors of Uppingham Community College (c/o Agent: Avnish Panchal, Graham Anthony Associates, 2 Croston Villa, High Street, Garstang, Preston PR3 1EA) – Proposed erection of sports hall – at Uppingham Community College, London Road, Uppingham, Oakham, Rutland LE15 9TJ.

NW Leics District M & J Richards (c/o Agent: Andrew Large Surveyors, The Estate Office, Staunton Harold Hall, Melbourne Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1RT) – Erection of 2 detached dwellings with associated garages and creation of two new accesses – at land off Gelsmoor Road, Coleorton, Coalville, Leics. LE67 8JF. Mr D Land (c/o Agent: J Imber, JMI Planning, 62 Carter Street, Uttoxeter ST14 8EU) – Erection of up to 9 dwellings – at land at Church Lane & Wash Lane, Ravenstone, Coalville, Leics.

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Oadby & Wigston Mr M I Kassam (c/o Agent: Kurosh Morad, 60 St Annes Drive, Leicester LE2 8HT) – Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of new student accommodation building – at 27 Stoughton Drive South, Oadby, Leicester LE2 2RJ.

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Mum the builder Mr & Mrs V Browning (c/o Agent: David Warner, Astill Planning, 13 University Road, Leicester LE1 7RA) – Prior approval for a change of use from offices to residential; conversion of premises to provide 2 self-contained flats – at 31-31A London Road, Oadby, Leicester LE2 0PB. Mr & Mrs V Browning (c/o Agent: David Warner, Astill Planning, 13 University Road, Leicester LE1 7RA) – Change of use of premises from gymnasium and taxi hire office to residential flats – at 31-35 London Road, Oadby, Leicester LE2 0PB.

Blaby District Davidsons Developments Ltd (c/o Agent: Bidwells, John Ormond House, 899 Silbury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 3XJ) – Erection of 4 detached dwellings with associated access off Station Road, vehicle parking, private amenity space, landscaping and drainage – at land off Station Road, Elmesthorpe, Leics.

Mr N Smith (c/o Agent: M Crowther, Verve Architecture, 23 Winchilsea Avenue, Newark on Trent, Notts. NG24 4AD) – Erection of 3 dwellings including demolition of Number 42 – at 42 Sports Road, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8AH. Hallam Land Management Ltd (c/o Agent: Marie Stacey, Pegasus Group Ltd, 4 The Courtyard, Church Street, Lockington, Derby DE74 2SL) – Proposed residential development of up to 125 dwellings – at land south of Hinckley Road, Sapcote, Leics.

LE9 4LG. Mr J Mensley (c/o: Country House Ltd, Coppice House, Coppice Lane, Queniborough, Leics. LE7 3DR) – Residential development for 37 dwellings – at land off Nursery Rise, Glenfield, Leicester.

Mr David Miles (c/o Agent: Franklin Ellis Architects, 5 The Ropewalk, Nottingham NG1 5DU) – Erection of 3 detached dwellings with associated access, vehicle parking and private amenity space – at land rear of The Old House, Stamford Road, Kirby Muxloe, Leicester LE9 2ER.

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Women twice as likely to take charge of building projects, says FMB

WHEN IT comes to making vital decisions regarding building work, women are twice as likely to have the final say on the style and scope of the project, according to new research by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

In the run up to Mother’s Day last month, the FMB also asked female home owners if they have ever carried out a range of basic DIY tasks around the home and the results were as follows: • Almost 80 percent have painted a room; • 65 percent have put together flat-pack furniture; • 58 percent have unblocked a sink; • Over 50 percent have changed a fuse; • 44 percent have unblocked a toilet; • Over a quarter have cleared the guttering.

Jenny Carter, mum of one from North West London, said: “I’m happy to hire a builder for the big jobs but it would cost me a fortune if I had to pay a tradesperson every time I needed to change a fuse. If I’m a bit unsure, I tend to search online for “how-to” videos to help guide me through the process – these videos give people like me a bit more confidence to tackle the smaller jobs. Every family is different but in our house, when it comes to these sorts of tasks, I’m easily as handy as my other half.”

Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the Federation of Master Builders, said: “This research shows that any lingering gender stereotypes regarding domestic life are totally outdated. Not only do women lead on decisions regarding the style and scope of building projects, they also get stuck in themselves when hiring a builder isn’t necessary. In 21st century Britain, you’re just as likely to find a woman up a ladder clearing out the guttering or battling with flat-pack furniture, as you might be likely to find her performing some of the more traditional domestic chores.”

Berry concluded: “On a more serious note, the construction industry is facing a massive skills shortage and we’re crying out for more female builders. At present, only 2% of construction workers onsite are female and until we start to appeal to 50% of the population, we won’t be able to plug the skills gap. It is my hope that these hands-on women, many of whom will be mums, are inspiring their daughters to think differently about what is an acceptable career path for girls. There is no reason why young women can’t become the next generation of brickies and sparks and it’s our job to remind them of that.”

Building plot in Breadsall Hilltop SDL GRAHAM PENNY are offering for sale

BY AUCTION a single building plot with planning permission (ref: DER/10/16/01227) for a two storey dwelling.

The plot is situated adjacent to 87 St Andrews View, Breadsall Hilltop, Derby DE21 4ET. For sale BY AUCTION on Thursday 6th April 2017 at Derby County Football Club, Pride Park Stadium, Derby, commencing 11.30am.

The Guide Price is £28,000+.

For more information or to arrange a viewing, contact SDL Graham Penny on 01332 242880 or visit the website at www. sdlgrahampenny.co.uk

Building for better business in Cotgrave RUSHCLIFFE Borough Council is celebrating the start of a building project that will mean the creation of new employment units in Cotgrave.

The site, which is just off Hollygate Lane in the town, will accommodate 15 light industrial units ranging in size from 750 to 2,000 square feet. They will be completed in July and will be let on flexible lease terms at market rates to local businesses.

In 2015, Rushcliffe Borough Council secured £1.8m Growth Deal funding from the D2N2 Local Enterprise partnership for the project. The Council has also committed £850,000 as part of the wider £10.5m Cotgrave regeneration scheme, which will see the construction of a new multi-service centre, landscaping and renovations of the shops on the precinct.

The project is aimed at meeting market demand as all 35 of the Council’s industrial units in Cotgrave are occupied.

The 15 new units which will create 50 jobs and should provide an income to the Council of £50,000 per year.

Cllr Neil Clarke, Leader at Rushcliffe Borough Council said: “Securing LEP funding and a demonstrable track record in small business units makes this a good commercial investment for the Council and its principal partners, Nottinghamshire County Council and Cotgrave Town Council and is an excellent example of the public sector working proactively with the private sector through the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership and Wilson Bowden.”

Interest from businesses has been positive and six of the 15 units have been pre-let already. However, anyone interested in the remaining units, available in summer, should contact propertyservices@rushcliffe.gov.uk.

For information on the wider regeneration of Cotgrave, visit http://www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/cotgrave

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Two new deals completed at Ivanhoe Business Park IVANHOE Business Park at Ashby-de-la-Zouch is expanding again, with two more deals now completed on the park.

On behalf of CWC Group, Tim Gilbertson at FHP and Phil Randle at Salloway have completed deals to construct a 25,000 sq ft bespoke warehouse and office building for Vivid Laminates and a 12,000 sq ft headquarters for Loughborough-based Compusoft.

The construction of the buildings has already commenced, with completion due before the end of the year.

Development director for the business park James Richards of CWC Group added: “Once again we are constructing two high calibre substantial buildings on the site for excellent expanding local companies. As developer we are delighted to be building such substantial and high calibre office and storage space for these two occupiers and over the last couple of years Ivanhoe has been fantastically successful for us and shows no signs of slowing down in the future.

“As a result of the ongoing interest, we are developing out the final plots on the site speculatively for offices which will see a range of sizes available from as little as 3,000 sq ft upwards all available to purchase or rent.

“The first of these three buildings will be available by August this year and I would recommend any interested parties to speak to my agents as soon as possible as we already have two of these offices under offer.

“Ivanhoe has really filled a gap in the market locally and we hope that this success will continue as we progress through 2017”.

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Local architects Maber appointed to develop Melton Market scheme MELTON BOROUGH Council and Melton Mowbray Market, have teamed up to appoint Maber Architects to develop plans for a Phase 2 development of the market site.

The proposed scheme is a joint venture between the Council and the private sector. It will redesign and improve the southern section of the market, to better showcase Leicestershire’s finest independently produced food and drink to a growing number of regional and national visitors. Through creating a hub, it will also provide a renewed focus for innovation and knowledge sharing for regional food and drink producers and sellers. Skills and ambitions which will enable them to take their products and successes nationally and internationally.

As well as operating the largest town centre livestock market in the country, drawing in over 350,000 visitors a year, the renowned Melton Mowbray Market already hosts a successful twice weekly farmers market and has the area’s largest events venue as well as an award-winning café and bar.

Amongst other events, the site also hosts the Artisan Cheese Fair, Pie Fest, Choc Fest, Melton Mowbray Food Festival and the Annual Native and Traditional Breeds Show & Sale. Each of these bring thousands of visitors to the market and the area. The scheme will build and extend the town’s premium brand status, currently centred on pork pies and cheese, to enable the broader Rural Capital of Food vision to be realised. It will create a unique farm to fork, and, in the future, grain to glass experience that supports the Leicestershire Local Economic Partnership (LLEP) Sector Growth Plans for the food and drink sector and the tourism and hospitality sectors.

Committee Chairman ,Cllr Joe Orson commented: “The market operators approached the Council with some exciting and ambitious plans for further developing Melton Mowbray Market. Maber Architects have now been instructed to help create a Vision for a Phase 2 development. I see this as a positive next step forward to help the Market realise its full potential.

At this stage the focus is on both parties exploring the options and feasibility of a food and drinks rural hub. While there is not yet a commitment from either party beyond this, if proposals are successful and can materialise I can see this having the potential to be a major draw to Melton Mowbray.”

The project builds upon Phase 1, the redevelopment of the market’s cattle sheds and auction facilities, which safeguards the future of the Melton Mowbray as a key focus for the rural economy and the food and drink sector at a national level.

The reconfiguration of the Market site enabled through the Phase 1 scheme (which is nearing practical completion on time and to budget) has created the opportunity for the Hub and the ability to better link the livestock section of the market to the general market section and to bring together the rural and urban communities in our region.

An expression of interest for Grant Funding to support a second Phase development has been made to the LLEP together with an application for revenue funding to develop the business case..

• Investment will enable the reconfiguration of premises to deliver: • a showcasing facility and tasting experience to present goods from across the market and the region in one location; • enhanced events facilities supporting a larger number of large and small events; • an independent brewery, which will distribute nationally, focus on local supply chains and support the local visit economy through operating a first rate and highly visible brewery, open to all and keen to share its knowledge and great products; • enhanced market accommodation, for additional complementary tenants Combie Cryan, Director of Gillstream Markets Ltd, the market operator, commented: “We became involved in Melton

Mowbray Market because we are as passionate about great local food and drink as we are about markets.

We immediately saw the linkages between people coming to sell their animals and buy out of the farmers and antiques markets, as well as butchers coming to buy animals and retail them on site. We would like to build on these linkages and provenance stories to play our role in the continued growth of the Market and the ‘Rural Capital of Food & Drink’ on a 7 day a week basis.

Tim Boxford the lead consultant from Maber architects said: “ We are thrilled to be working with MBC and Melton Mowbray Market. They have some really exciting ideas about how to enhance the market, attract new visitors and bolster Melton Mowbray’s reputation as a national centre for food. We have just started the process of pulling together everyone’s aspirations to create what we hope will be a clear and bold vision for the project.

We are aiming to have some initial design concepts by the end of April.’

The proposed Phase 2 project has an added benefit of rationalizing the site and releasing the overflow car park site adjacent to The Crescent for residential development (subject to obtaining the necessary planning permissions) with the potential of at least 18 new residential units.

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Gladman Developments (c/o: Gladman House, Alexandria Way, Congleton Business Park, Congleton, Cheshire CW12 1LB) – Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Opinion relating to a proposed residential development of up to 100 dwellings – at land to the south of Marston Crescent, Countesthorpe, Leicester.

Mr M English (c/o Agent: Peter Thompson ADT, 49 Leicester Road, Broughton Astley, Leics. LE9 6QE) – Erection of 2 three-bed dwellings with associated parking provision – at land to the north of 10A Greenfields, Whetstone, Leicester LE8 6NY.

Charnwood Borough Solus Homes Ltd (c/o Agent: HSSP Architects Ltd) – Demolition of former Royal George Public House building – at 7 The Coneries, Loughborough, Leics.

LE11 1DZ. Mr David Hobday (c/o Agent: A+G Architects Ltd) – Replacement of existing twostorey annexe with new threestorey 18-bedroom annexe with communal facilities, erection of fire escape and fenestration alterations – at Abbeyfield, 190 Ashby Road, Loughborough, Leics.

Nimbus Capital Ltd (c/o Agent: Cerda Planning Ltd) – Erection of 2 dwellings, re-siting of two glasshouses, alterations to existing dwelling and other associated works (Resubmission of P/16/0775/2) – at One Ash, Loughborough Road, Quorn, Leics. LE12 8UE. Paul Bott Homes Ltd (c/o Agent: HSSP Architects Ltd) – Site for the erection of up to 4 dwellings – at 109-111 Cotes Road, Barrow upon Soar, Leics. LE12 8JP. Eurokey Limited (c/o Agent: Bailey Design Ltd) – Conversion, alterations and extensions to farmhouse and outbuildings to create 14 dwellings and construction of one dwelling – at Park Grange Farm, Newstead Way, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 2UA. Mr Kevan Hayward (c/o Agent: SG Design Studio Limited) – Erection of 6 dwellings and offices with associated parking and amended access from Charnwood Road – at 116 Charnwood Road, Shepshed, Leics. LE12 9NP.

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Hayward Exclusive Homes Ltd (c/o Agent: HSSP Architects Ltd) – Reserved matters following approval of Outline Planning Permission for 3 dwellings with associated access, parking and landscaping (Application ref: P/13/2467/2 refers) – at land off Brick Kiln Lane, Shepshed, Leics. LE12 9EL.

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McCarthy & Stone Retirement Lifestyles Ltd (c/o Agent: The Planning Bureau Ltd) – Erection of a retirement village comprising two & three storey building (containing 45 self-contained flats, communal lounge and guest room), 4 bungalows, 5 one and a half-storey chalet bungalows and associated car parking and landscaping following demolition of existing buildings and structures – at Unit 11, Clear View Farm, 103 Loughborough Road, Quorn, Leics. LE12 8DU. Mr M Cartlidge (c/o Agent: Leicestershire County Council) – Change of use from builder’s yard to metal and container storage with vehicle parking – at Unit 28 Bakewell Road, Loughborough, Leics.

Mr D Fear (c/o Agent: Shakespeare Martineau) – Erection of 2 detached dwellings (Resubmission of P/16/0729/2) – at land adjacent to 293 Bradgate Road, Anstey, Leicester LE7 7FX.

North Warks Mr Ian Watts (c/o Agent: McAndrew Watts & Co Ltd) Redevelopment of site for up to 10 dwellings with associated access, car parking and landscaping. Demolition and removal of existing kennels, cattery and stable buildings and improvements to Coton House – at Coton House, Haunch Lane, Lea Marston B76 0BX. Mr Dennis Walker (c/o Agent: Simon Cheshire Planning Ltd) – Outline application for up to 4 dwellings – at land 25m east of 26 Maxstoke Lane, Coleshill.

Corby Borough William Morrisons (c/o Agent: Mrs Joanne Pollard, WCEC Group Ltd, Carrwood Court, Carrwood Road, Sheepbridge, Chesterfield S41 9QB) – Installation of new retail units within the existing Morrisons supermarket car park – at Morrisons Supermarket, Oakley Road, Corby NN18 8LH.

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Mr John Martin (c/o Agent: Misbah Uddin, Gotch, Saunders & Surridge LLP, Exchange House, 494 Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 2EA) – Proposed 40-place nursery on existing school site – at Corby Primary Academy, Butland Road, Corby.

Mr Richard Harvey (c/o Agent: Mike Sibthorp Planning, Logan House, Lime Grove, Grantham NG31 9JD) – Erection of 3 detached dwellings – at 83 Nottingham Road, Keyworth, Notts. NG12 5GS.

PERRYMEAD Estates has released for rental the first eight apartments in its ongoing £5 million renovation of buildings around St Mary’s Church in the heart of Nottingham’s Creative Quarter.

The Nottingham based developer purchased 3 to 4 Kayes Walk in 2015 and has spent 18 months converting the Grade 2 listed Georgian townhouse into luxury residences.

The building shares an elegant courtyard with the former Lizard Lounge nightclub at 41 to 43 St Mary’s Gate, which the company acquired at the same time, and is converting to eight office studios called The Garage Studios.

The third phase of the area’s regeneration is Sutton Place, the six-storey former lace workshop overlooking St Mary’s Church at 49 Stoney Street, where Perrymead has applied for the creation of a further 21 Luxury apartments, also for rent.

In recent years, the Lacemarket area and Creative Quarter has changed in character, as some nightclub operators have moved out, and creative businesses have moved in, attracted by the quality of the built environment, and proximity to the thriving cultural and entertainment venues of Hockley.

Oliver Wheatcroft, director of Perrymead Estates, said: “Nottingham’s crown jewels are its Lacemarket buildings, and the area is now a tranquil oasis in the middle of the city.”

At Kayes Walk, Perrymead has created unusually large two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments. One apartment covers a huge 1,065 square feet over two floors, with the other seven large one-level flats covering 675 or 965 sq ft.

“The specification of the apartments is something rarely seen outside of London, and very personal attention has been paid to the specification, whether it be the tiles sourced directly from Valencia, or the bespoke kitchens from Nottingham specialist Town & Country joinery,” added Oliver.

“It doesn’t get more personal that all the furniture being imported from Square Roots – my brother’s award-winning company in Vietnam.”

In terms of technology, the apartments are about as “smart” as one can get, with Hive app controlled heating, digital access control, and optic fibre internet connections allowing high internet speeds.

Rents start from £1,200 pcm.

Mr Andrew Bouch (c/o Agent: Peter Prescott, PP Building Design Ltd, The Old Court House, Church Street, Bingham, Notts. NG13 8AL) – Demolition of existing dwelling, construction of 2 new detached dwellings, associated means of access and enclosure – at Trelaw, 139 Shelford Road, Radcliffe on Trent, Notts. NG12 1AZ. Mr Anthony Bradbury (c/o Agent: Peter Prescott, PP Building Design Ltd, The Old Court House, Church Street, Bingham, Notts.

NG13 8AL) – Construction of 3 detached dwellings – at land north west of 149 Shelford Road, Radcliffe on Trent, Notts.

Mr Vinny Owen (c/o Agent: Simon Birch, CBP Architects, 44 The Ropewalk, Nottingham NG1 5DW) – Demolish existing house and ancillary buildings, erect two apartment blocks comprising 8 two-bed apartments plus a onebed apartment and gym facility with parking – at 134A Trent Boulevard, West Bridgford, Notts. NG2 5BW. Mrs Glennis Robinson (c/o Agent: Liam Doherty Architects, 3 Kingsbridge way, Bramcote, Nottingham NG9 3LW) – Demolition of existing maintenance shed; new build café, shop and ancillary accommodation plus extension to existing car park – at Manor Farm Park & Woodlands, Castle Hill, East Leake, Notts. LE12 6LU. Mr Edward Tarbatt (c/o Agent: Mrs Kathryn Farden, Pleydell Smithyman Ltd, 20A The Wharfage, Ironbridge, Telford, Shropshire TF8 7NH) – Demolition of part of existing buildings and erection of replacement garden centre with new vehicular access, car park and access road (Amendments) – at Bridgford garden centre, Fosse Way, East Bridgford, Notts. NG13 8LA.

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National Industry Recognition For Leicestershire Trackway Specialist A LEICESTERSHIRE manufacturer and supplier of temporary trackway and pedestrian access equipment has been recognised with a national industry award.

Eco Track & Access (ETA), based near Bruntingthorpe, won the 2017 Event Production Award for Best Trackway Supplier. Held annually to highlight the very best of those working in the UK’s thriving live and outdoor events industry, the Event Production Awards brought together over 600 professionals. An esteemed panel of 15 judges assessed the entries, specifically looking for companies to demonstrate first-class service, an innovative product range and excellent sustainability and safety credentials. ETA, led by CEO, Jonathan Vaughan, more than matched these criteria.

Duncan Siegle, event director, commented: “The judges were very impressed with the ‘site saver’ Traction Mat ETA has developed as well as their Eco Gridmat system, both of which provide excellent solutions in difficult terrain without the need for heavy panels and vehicles. ETA also demonstrated excellent client relationships.”

Established in 2011, ETA manufactures and supplies its innovative Eco Gridmat pedestrian access and Eco Terra-Tech instant roadway systems to events nationwide and internationally. In the last year alone, the company has worked on the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Winter Wonderland Hyde Park, Christmas at Kew, Oxford Half Marathon as well as at iconic

The 2017 Event Production Award winners, including Jonathan Vaughan, CEO of Eco Track & Access (front row, fourth from left).

Leicestershire venues including DeMontfort Hall and the Leicester Racecourse.

Jonathan Vaughan, founder and CEO commented: “It’s certainly been an exciting time for the ETA team. Not only have we worked on some seriously prestigious events but we’ve also continued to

diversify and last year, launched our new Eco Traction Mats to provide environmentally-friendly ground cover and protection for sites with particularly heavy traffic. This has proven especially successful on construction, historic and heritage sites, with clients commenting on what a ‘site saver’ the systems are!”

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Nuneaton & Bedworth Mr Peter Sheen (c/o: 19 Home Close, Bubbenhall, Near Coventry CV8 3JD) – Erection of changing rooms for outdoor sports – at Stockingford Community Centre, Haunchwood Road, Nuneaton, Warks. CV10 8DY.

Alfreton house requires full renovation

SDL GRAHAM PENNY are offering for sale BY AUCTION a double fronted three-bed detached house requiring full renovation.

The property – 5 Chapel Street, Swanwick, Alfreton DE55 1BJ – has potential to convert into a pair of semi-detached dwellings, subject to planning.

For sale BY AUCTION on Thursday 6th April 2017 at Derby County Football Club, Pride Park Stadium, Derby, commencing 11.30am.

The Guide Price is £50,000+.

For more information or to arrange a viewing, contact SDL Graham Penny on 01332 242880 or visit the website at www. sdlgrahampenny.co.uk

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Construction Leaders Club recognised for its excellence EAST MIDLANDS-based Construction Leaders Club has been recognised for its high professional standards by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

The team has become what is believed to be the only business growth, leadership and management development organisation for the construction industry to be awarded the new Chartered Building Consultancy status.

Construction Leaders Club has held the accolade of Chartered Building Consultancy status for the past three years but the CIOB asked holders to reapply after setting down new and tighter rules for compliance in a bid to drive up standards within the sector.

“I am very pleased that the Construction Leaders Club has met the more stringent conditions required to gain Chartered Building Consultancy status from the CIOB, which reflects the exacting and ethical standards that we follow in our training programmes, coaching and consultancy,” said business growth expert Terry O’Mahony, who runs CLC. “This accreditation gives individuals and companies in the construction sector, whether they are large firms or small organisations, the confidence that they will receive the most professional support via our services and expertise.”

The Construction Leaders Club was established in Nottingham three years ago by Terry as a networking and business growth organisation supporting businesses and individuals related to or associated with the UK construction industry. As well as monthly networking events, CLC also runs development programmes and workshops for individuals including a Mastermind Programme, aimed at business owners and senior decision makers, and a Rising Stars Programme for high potential individuals who want to step-up to the next level.

Terry has warned that although businesses and individuals in the construction sector appear to be very busy currently, they should aim to keep an eye on the future.

“I get the impression that many people working in construction at the moment are running in circles, fighting fires and having to deal with all manner of other problems and so they find it difficult to get out of the office to learn how to build their businesses or careers,” he said. “Few of them are planning for growth properly not to mention preparing for the next recession or crash. But time out of the office to plan is crucial.

“In my experience, business leaders are not always really sure how to address the question of business planning so they just carry on as normal, not really wanting, or expecting, more out of their business or are just happy to receive what the market gives them instead of paving their own path. Coaching or training could really help.”

The next Construction Leaders Club networking event takes place on 13th April at The Grill at Twenty Five, 25 Bostock’s Lane, Long Eaton, near Nottingham. For more details or to book visit www.constructionleadersclub.com

Freehold Investment Opportunity in Birmingham COTTONS Chartered Surveyors are offering for sale BY AUCTION a mixed freehold investment opportunity comprising a substantial development of mainly three-storey modern construction, behind a Grade II Listed Edwardian facade.

The property - 111,113 & 115 Great Hampton Street, Birmingham B18 6ES - was originally jewellery workshops, then formed part of the Lucas Buildings.

In 2005, it was redeveloped to form 3 self-contained office suites to ground floor and basement (currently vacant), along with a development of 12 modern apartments which are all subject to long leasehold interests.

The Guide Price is £325,000 plus 20% VAT (+Fees).

For sale BY AUCTION on Thursday 6th April 2017 at Aston Villa Football Club, Villa Park, Birmingham B6 6HE 11am start.

For more information, contact Cottons on 0121 247 2233 or email: auctions@ cottons.co.uk

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Further funding available for rural businesses

Shepshed development nears completion

A FUNDING programme aimed at boosting the rural economy across the North Warwickshire and Hinckley & Bosworth area, is now calling for a new round of grant applications.

Since the launch of the LEADER programme in 2015, 10 projects have received over £162,000 of grants, with further applications currently being considered.

But new applications are now being encouraged from a number of sectors, especially those businesses involved in tourism, which can enhance the visitor offer and develop high quality services for visitors. This includes businesses involved in cultural and heritage activity. Grants for this type of project range from £2,500 to £35,000.

Other sectors that are eligible to apply for grants include farming and forestry businesses as well as small and micro enterprises.

The deadline for outline applications is 1st May. Iain Neville, who is the Programme Manager, said: “The 10 projects we have supported so far are all very different. We have supported a range of existing businesses to grow such as a bakery, post office and café. A new photography business has also been helped to start up, while social enterprises and registered charities have been given assistance to develop their services for children and young people in the rural area.

“The programme is funded by the European Union and therefore there is now an element of urgency to ensure the money is used before Britain leaves the EU. The Government has confirmed that it will honour all projects that have signed contracts up until the point of British exit.”

Examples of projects that have been supported so far: The owner of the Lauren Marie Photography in Atherstone was successfully awarded a LEADER grant at the end of 2016 to start a newborn baby photography business and is delighted with what it has enabled her to do: “I have used the grant to create a photography studio, build a website and purchase all essential items that are needed for the perfect new-born baby photographs. I know there will be challenges ahead, as setting up your own business is not easy, but I am passionate about this work and the grant will allow me to become self-employed, and doing something that I love.”

This project joins the successful application from Bosworth Marina to develop a café on the first floor of the marina building in Market Bosworth.

The work on this project is currently taking place and the new café will be open in spring 2017.

St Mary’s Church in Atherstone has also received a grant to undertake work on the Youth HQ building which sits at the rear of the church. The grant will enable the redevelopment of this much-used community building and also install a disabled toilet so that the numbers of people who use the facility can increase.

For more information contact the LEADER Programme Team on: (01827) 7193271, or email: leaderprojects@northwarks.gov.uk

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CONSTRUCTION work is nearing completion at a new housing development in Shepshed.

Bloor Homes is working on the final few plots at its Charnwood Grange development off Iveshead Road, where there are now just two properties remaining for sale.

Bloor Homes is providing funding of more than £250,000 to improve local services and infrastructure through a Section 106 planning agreement with Charnwood Borough Council.

Michele Rose, Regional Sales Director at Bloor Homes Midlands, said: “It’s great to see construction work progressing so well at Charnwood Grange and we’re looking forward to putting the finishing touches to the development in the summer.

“Charnwood Grange enjoys an extremely picturesque location on the edge of the National Forest, and we have taken great care to ensure the homes at the development blend in sympathetically with their rural surroundings.

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Innes England Crowned For A Decade Of Deals LEICESTER property consultancy Innes England has been crowned the region’s Most Active Agent for the tenth consecutive year.

The firm, which also has offices in Derby and Nottingham, has scooped the top accolade in the Estates Gazette Interactive 2016 deals competition, which has been pitting firms against one another since 2001.

Innes England completed an average of more than seven deals a week last year and topped the office, industrial and investment categories.

Matthew Hannah, director and head of agency at Innes England, said: “We couldn’t be more pleased to have secured the title of Most Active Agent in the East Midlands for a record tenth consecutive year; we have an incredibly talented team and this award recognises the hard work they put in year-round.

“There is some stiff competition in the East Midlands, which makes winning this award ten years in a row even more impressive. Innes England has gone from strength to strength during that time and we are very pleased to be recognised through such a prestigious industry award.

“We have noticed a sense of continued confidence within the regional market, particularly within the office and industrial sectors.

“We have seen a number of significant pre-let deals and the return of speculative developments, with a number of attention-grabbing deals leading to a strong performance.”

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Shop owners invited to bid for new improvement grants RETAILERS from key shopping areas in Leicester are being invited to bid for city council grants to help improve their properties.

Leicester City Council has made £615,000 available to extend a project that is helping to improve shopping streets across the city.

Under the scheme – which was originally launched in 2012 – independent retailers can apply for match-funding to improve their shop fronts and help give important gateways into the city a makeover.

A second phase of the programme will focus on seven neighbourhood shopping areas along with busy shopping streets linked to city centre regeneration schemes.

All grants offered through the scheme will require a guarantee of match-funding from the business owner.

Money will also be available to help encourage new business startups and bring vacant shops back into use in shopping areas across the city.

To find out more about the retail improvement grant scheme, and how to apply, visit www.leicester. gov.uk/shopfrontgrant

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First carpentry apprentice master joins housebuilder’s Midlands region BLOOR HOMES has taken on a team of carpentry apprentice masters to prepare its new recruits for a career in the construction industry.

The privately-owned developer now has dedicated carpentry apprentice masters in each of its seven regions across the country, imparting their knowledge and experience to young apprentices on site.

It follows the successful introduction of bricklaying apprentice masters to the company’s growing apprenticeship programme, which now has 86 apprentices on its books.

Martin Stain, 45, a former carpentry teacher at Walsall College, is the first carpentry apprentice master for Bloor’s Midlands region.

He is currently based at Bloor’s Bramcote Manor development in Bramcote near Nuneaton, where he is overseeing the progress of first year carpentry apprentice Dan Stokes.

Martin said: “My role is completely dedicated to teaching the

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April 2017 Thursday 6th April 2017 COTTONS - at Aston Villa FC, Villa Park, Birmingham, B6 6HE 11am start - tel: 0121 247 2233 or email: auctions@cottons.co.uk Thursday 6th April 2017 - SDL GRAHAM PENNY - Derby County Football Club, Pride Park Stadium, Derby, DE24 8XL - 11.30am start - www. sdlgrahampenny.co.uk Carpentry Apprentice Master Martin Stain and apprentice Dan Stokes apprentices, which means they get my undivided attention when I am on site, enabling me to continually monitor their progress and offer support and advice whenever they need it.

“Getting young people on site and physically crafting products is the best way to get them ready for professional work and it’s a great feeling to be teaching them the trade.

“Apprenticeship schemes like this are so important to the future of housebuilding, and I’m proud to be doing my part as Bloor Homes’ carpentry apprentice master for the Midlands region.

Dan, 17, of Leicester, who is studying carpentry at Stephenson College in Coalville as part of his apprenticeship, is the first carpentry apprentice at Bloor to benefit from Martin’s expertise and guidance.

Thursday 27th April 2017 - SDL GRAHAM PENNY - Leicester City Football Club, King Power Stadium, Leicester LE2 7FL - 11.30am start - www. sdlgrahampenny.co.uk Thursday 27th April 2017 SAVILLS - at Nottingham Racecourse, Colwick Park, Nottingham NG2 4BE - 2.30pm start - tel: 0115 934 8080 www.savills.co.uk/auctions

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Historic Nottingham Guildhall Place Set For £120M Development By Miller Birch

MILLER BIRCH is to deliver a major £120m development on the 2.31 acre site of the former Central Fire and Police stations and adjacent Guildhall Place.

Improvements to the 300,000sqft Guildhall Place could see a fourstar hotel, offices and in addition, discussions are taking place with Nottingham Trent University regarding the creation of new facilities.

The East Midlands-based property developer is working in partnership with Nottingham City Council on the scheme as part of a wider regeneration strategy to build a better Nottingham.

Guildhall Place is one of several key sites that will be the focus at MIPIM, the world’s largest property event in Cannes, next week in a delegation led by Invest in Nottingham.

Councillor Nick McDonald, portfolio holder for business, growth and transport at Nottingham City Council, said: “The Guildhall site is unique with its long history and central location. I’m pleased to see Miller Birch, with its strong track record in Nottingham, is now set to deliver this vitally important development.

“The city council has invested over £1 billion into city centre infrastructure projects over recent years, and the development of Guildhall Place will continue that major drive. The plans proposed by Miller Birch reflect our aim to grow the city, and we look forward to seeing them come to fruition.”

(From L-R) Deputy Leader of Nottingham City Council, Councillor Graham Chapman, Matthew Smith, Lead Director for JLL in Nottingham, David Hargreaves, Director of FHP Living, Lorraine Baggs, Head of Inward Investment at Invest in Nottingham and Mark Bielby, Development Director at Miller Birch (photo courtesy Andrew Greenstreet Photography) Mark Bielby, development director at Miller Birch, said: “We are delighted to be redeveloping this major city centre site. This follows on from the successful delivery of Trinity House for E.On, one of the largest office developments ever completed in the city. In addition to Nottingham Trent University, we are already in discussions with major office occupiers and hotel operators.

“Miller Birch has an unrivalled track record in the city with schemes such as ng2 Business Park, and delivering new facilities for occupiers, such as Speedo, Specsavers and Co-operative Insurance. We are confident we can continue this success at Guildhall Place.”

Guildhall Place will form a major centrepiece of Nottingham’s portfolio of developments that are being showcased at MIPIM next week. Miller Birch, once more is proud to be a part of Team Nottingham at this prestigious event.

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Gleeds Nottingham commended for retaining its Investors in People Gold Standard Status Nottingham based property and construction consultancy, Gleeds, has been awarded Gold Standard

by Investors in People (IIP) for the third time in a row.

IIP is the standard for people management and defines what it takes to lead, L to R: Glenn Duggleby of IIP, support and manage Rebecca Ayrton and Stuart Senior, Gleeds people for sustained success. The award acknowledges Gleeds’ commitment to excellence and continuous development of its internal stakeholders at every level, its systems, and ultimately its relationships and focus on its clients.

IIP assessor, Glenn Duggleby, said: “I’d like to commend Gleeds on its continued strong commitment to the development of people at all levels in the business. An aspect of special note is the company’s approach to ensuring it has strong leaders with a shared vision, who focus upon the aims and ambitions for the future of the business. There is also consideration of the impact that these goals will have, not only on its people, but on its clients in both the internal and external environment.”

Gleeds met 193 of the 196 areas of assessment and are one of the few companies in the industry to be recognised as a Gold Standard Investors in People business.

Commenting on the accolade, Main Board Director Stuart Senior, said: “We’re delighted to have once again been recognised as a Gold Standard Investors in People business. Our people are at the heart of everything we do and, as one of the few remaining independent consultancies in the UK, we are committed to achieving sustainable growth and have made significant steps in investing in our internal infrastructure.”

Former Magistrates’ Court in Chesterfield INNES ENGLAND are offering for sale the Former Magistrates’ Court at Knightsbridge Court, West Bars, Chesterfield S40 1AG. The property The concrete framed Grade II Listed property is constructed in a double fan design with accommodation over the ground and two upper floors. Total floor area = 24,284 sq.feet.

The premises are DDA compliant with a 4-person lift serving the central core of the building whilst two primary entrances allow flexibility to split the building.

For sale at an asking price of £450,000.

For more information, or to arrange a viewing appointment, contact Chris Wright at Innes England on 01332 362244 or email: cwright@innesengland.com

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