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Work begins on 188 new homes in Donington le Heath CONSTRUCTION work has started on a new housing development in Donington le Heath, which is set to bring investments of around £1.9million to the local area.

ANDREW GRANGER & CO are offering for sale St Saviour’s Church and Neighbourhood Centre, Leicester. The Church is a major landmark and combined with the Neighbourhood Centre offers the potential for a range of uses (subject to the necessary consents). ST SAVIOUR’S CHURCH is a large Grade II* Victorian Gothic Church designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott, built in 1875-77. It is the last and largest Church that this famous architect designed in Leicester. The building is constructed from red brick elevations (with some stone dressings), stone spire and slate roof covering. The church is laid out in a cruciform plan with 5-bay aisled nave, transepts, south-west tower and apsed chancel with flanking chapels. The building has a gross internal floor area of approx 6,663 sq. feet (619 sq. metres) and has a significant vertical emphasis. The overall church site extends to approx 0.69 acres (0.277 ha). There are no known burials within the site. TURN TO PAGE 5 ...>

Bloor Homes is building 188 new homes on land at the northern end of Site manager John Jordan at Bloor Homes’ Oak Tree Gardens development in Donington le Heath, the village, having been granted planning Bloor’s contributions under the permission in May last year. Section 106 agreement will include The Oak Tree Gardens £846,000 for highways and transport development will comprise a range infrastructure, £53,397 towards play of two, three and four-bedroom facilities in the parish, and £181,300 properties, as well as a children’s towards improvements at Hermitage play area, woodland planting and Leisure Centre. allotment area. £534,050 will be provided for As part of the development, Bloor additional places at Hugglescote Homes will also be investing in Primary School, £13,361 for local services and infrastructure improvements to Coalville Recycling through a Section 106 agreement and Household Waste Site, £11,870 with North West Leicestershire towards services at Coalville Library, District Council. and £103,164 towards healthcare Work has now begun on the facilities at Hugglescote Surgery. access road into the 8.95 hectare Other contributions will include site, which is located to the south £154,931 to fund the maintenance of Frearson Road and to the of the public open space and north of Berry Hill Lane, with plot drainage system at the development, construction due to get underway and £9,935 to provide travel packs in May 2016. to new residents.

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New phase of homes set to be released at Hastings Park in Ashby A BRAND NEW phase of homes is coming soon to David Wilson Homes’ Hastings Park development in Ashbyde-la-Zouch. Included in the new release are a stylish selection of three, four and five bedroom homes, presenting an exciting opportunity to become part of this growing community for local homebuyers. Hastings Park, on Dunbar Way, has been a popular development since its launch, with its convenient transport links, excellent array of amenities nearby and highlyregarded local schooling attracting buyers. New homes will be released soon at Hastings Park in Ashby-de-la-Zouch Jason Hearn, Sales Director at David Wilson Homes East Midlands, said: “Hastings Park has always been a popular development for us and we envisage this new phase of homes to be no different. “We’ll be releasing new homes from this phase soon and would encourage anyone interested to act quickly or risk facing disappointment.” Situated in the pretty market town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Hastings Park is a family-friendly development just minutes from sought-after Ashby School and a short drive from the M42 and A50. The town boasts a range of independent and high street shops, as well as Tesco and Co-op supermarkets. There are also restaurants, cafes and coffee shops to be enjoyed as well as a weekly market and monthly farmers’ market. Hastings Park is at the heart of the National Forest, where families can enjoy a leisurely stroll through the Leicestershire countryside to pass an afternoon.

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READINGS property Group are offering for sale BY AUCTION a freehold detached bungalow in need of general modernisation and updating. The property - at Dalby Avenue, Bushby, Leicester - occupies a large plot in a sought-after area of Leicestershire. The accommodation comprises entrance hall, lounge, dining room, three bedrooms, bathroom and small kitchen. There is a single garage. For sale BY AUCTION on Thursday 12th May 2016 at 6pm at the offices of Readings, 48 Granby Street, Leicester LE1 1DH. Guide Price: £200,000. For more information, contact Readings on 0116 222 7575 or email: sales@ readingspropertygroup.com

FOR SALE: St Saviour’s Church & Neighbourhood Centre Continued from page 1 ST SAVIOUR’S NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE was built in 188283 to a design by a local architect Stockdale Harrison, the property was originally a Church School. The building is constructed from red brick elevations under a Swithland Slate roof. The main block is two-storeyed, with a hall on each floor, and, with ancillary/ meeting rooms off. There is an attached single storey block facing onto St Saviours Road that consists of a further hall. The building has a gross internal floor area of approx. 7,190sq. feet (668 sq. metres). The building sits within an overall site of approx. 0.23 acres (0.091 ha), with enclosed former playground areas at each end of the building. Since the building closed for business it has suffered significant damage. The Neighbourhood Centre is a local heritage asset. The properties have potential for various uses and an informal planning brief has been agreed with the local Planning Authority and Historic England available on the selling agents website. The Church, and Neighbourhood Centre currently fall within Use Class D1 (Non-Residential Institutions) of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended). Possible alternative uses which may be acceptable to the Local Planning Authority and Historic England (subject to details/ consents) include:A3 (Food and Drink), Class B1 (Business), Class C1 (Hotels), Class C2 (Residential Institutions), Class C3 (Residential) Class D1 (Non-Residential Institutions), D2 (Assembly and Leisure). Preference will be given to a disposal of the property as a single lot. Expressions of interest are invited. For more information, contact Andrew Granger & Co on 01509 243720 or email: rural@andrewgranger.co.uk

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Revised plans for new Uppingham homes submitted to Rutland Council Land for 8 dwellings in Bedworth LOVEITTS Commercial are offering for sale a parcel of residential development land with detailed planning consent for 8 dwellings. The one-acre site - adjoining 4 Hollyhurst, Off Alice Close, Bedworth CV12 0DY - is located on the fringe of a modern residential estate, and is convenient for all main amenities and for access to Bedworth town centre. A Unilateral Section 106 Undertaking provides for the payment of agreed open space contributions, for a new noise attenuation fence to be erected to part of the site, and also for the transfer of open space to the council’s ownership. Offers are invited based upon £400,000 for the freehold. For further information, contact Loveitts Commercial on 024 7622 8111 or visit www.loveitts.co.uk

BLOOR HOMES has submitted revised plans to build 75 new homes in Uppingham. The developer carried out a public consultation on its proposals to build on land south of Leicester Road last year, and a number of changes have been made in response to feedback from the local community. A new planning application has been submitted to Rutland County Council, replacing the previous submission made in May last year. The proposed development will provide a range of house-types including detached, semi-detached and terraced properties as well as two bungalows, offering a choice from two-bedroom starter homes to larger five-bedroom executive houses. A third of the homes (23 properties) will be provided as affordable housing for rent or shared ownership. Max Whitehead, Strategic Planning Manager for Bloor Homes said: “Our proposed development will help meet Rutland Council’s

need for new housing by delivering a range of high quality homes on land which is recognised in Uppingham’s Neighbourhood Plan as a suitable location for residential development. “Whilst our consultations showed that there was general support for our proposals, we decided that there could be some improvements and therefore had a rethink of our plans. We believe that the new application addresses all of the issues raised and will deliver a scheme which will be of great benefit to the town and its residents.” The changes include a revised layout to reflect the existing frontage along Leicester Road, with large houses facing the road, and a series of crescents, closes and small clusters of homes to create variety across the development. The community open space has been moved to a more central position, with a wide arc of green open space featuring a small shallow pond and children’s playground. Plans to install a new roundabout junction on Leicester Road to

A Streetscene from Bloor Homes’ proposed development off Leicester Road, Uppingham.

access the site have been put on hold as the proposed development of additional houses to the north will not come forward for some years. Instead, it has been decided to create a single access junction, with land safeguarded for the creation of a roundabout at some time in the future. Bloor Homes is mailing an update newsletter to all households and businesses in the town to give an insight to how the plans have changed and the project website www.leicesterroad-uppingham. co.uk has been updated. The outline planning application, which will be considered by Rutland County Council’s Planning Committee, can be viewed on Rutland’s website www.rutland.gov. uk; Search planning applications and use the reference 2016/0336/ MAJ.

GLENIGAN INDEX: Improved project starts and strong development pipeline signal brightening construction prospects • • •

Starts in the three months to March 5% up on the preceding quarter, although 13% lower than a year ago Strong private sector development pipeline expected to boost tendering opportunities over the coming months Overall the value of work starting on site* in the three months to March was 13% down on the same period of a year ago, according to the latest Glenigan Index. However, this is an improvement on the performance in recent months and is evidence that industry workload is stabilising after the disruptions seen over the winter.

COMMENTING on this month’s figures, Allan Wilén, Glenigan’s Economics Director, said: “The rise in starts during the first quarter against the closing months of 2015 demonstrates the positive outlook for industry workload over the coming months.” The development pipeline is continuing to strengthen, with the value of work securing planning approval in the first quarter 9% up on a year of planned projects, driven by an increase in private sector schemes. The development pipeline of private housing, industrial and office projects are particularly strong. “Private investor confidence will be key. Near term we anticipate that some private sector investors will defer their final commitment to proceed with planned projects until after June’s EU referendum. Nevertheless we anticipate that there will be a rise in projects going out to tender over the coming months as clients’ line up work to start in the second half of the year. “Accordingly while the impending vote is likely to dampen project starts in the near term, the second half of 2016 could see a sharp rise in activity as private investors press ahead with projects once the issue of EU memberships has been resolved.” Many of those areas worst affected at the turn on the year by the flooding and water logged ground have seen the sharpest turnaround in project starts. The North West, West Midlands, East of England and Scotland all saw a double digit growth in the value of projects starting on site during the first quarter.

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Despite Government commitments to sector, UK construction market looks set to slow Slowdown in rate of construction workload-growth over past three months Private housing sector hit hard as workloads rise at the slowest pace since 2013 Growth waning despite Government committing to new infrastructure and building programmes

DESPITE the Government promising to deliver 200,000 new homes by 2020, the latest survey by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has revealed that growth in the private housing sector slowed down considerably during the first quarter of 2016. Private housing workloads rose at their slowest pace since Q2 2013, with only 36 per cent more of those working in the sector reported a rise in growth rather than a fall over the first quarter of 2016. During the first quarter of 2015 that figure was close to 50 per cent. Across all sectors, the RICS UK Construction Market Survey shows that while 33 per cent more respondents saw workloads rise rather than fall during the last quarter of 2015, this figure dropped by five per cent over the past three months. Confidence in the outlook for the sector also dropped with the number of construction professionals saying that they expected to see workloads rise over the next 12 month outweighing those expecting a fall by 55 per

cent. This is a considerable decrease on expectations from this time last year when 79 per cent more respondents expected to see workloads rise. RICS Chief Economist, Simon Rubinsohn said: “On the surface, it might seem surprising that we are witnessing a slowdown in the construction sector just a few months after hearing the Chancellor’s ‘We Are The Builders’ speech, given the Government’s significant commitment to this sector. One might well ask why growth in private housing workloads is softening at a time when policy is firmly focussed on the creation of new starter homes. We have long held the view that starter homes cannot be the only solution. There is an issue around the availability of land on which new houses can be built, and we would like to see more being done to free up private brownfield sites. “Our survey tells us that planning delays are one of the biggest barriers to growth in the construction sector. We have recommended that councils work together to create a team of emergency planners who can parachute into boroughs that are experiencing significant delays, therefore reducing a major growth barrier. “That said, we cannot discount the climate of uncertainty caused by the forthcoming EU referendum. We know that a range of sectors have been affected by these issues as investors look to delay any decisions until a final outcome has been determined, and construction is no exception.” Meanwhile, following four per cent employment growth in 2015, respondents foresee headcounts continuing to rise over the coming 12 months with a net balance of 41% expecting growth, and a rise of 2% forecast, on average

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Exciting New Phase Of Homes Underway At Grange Park AS HOUSE hunters look to make their next move to William Davis Homes’ Grange Park development, they will not only be spoilt for choice with a new phase of homes but will also be welcomed by a new sales consultant. Joining the flagship Loughborough development from the HBF (Home Builders Federation) five star rated housebuilder is Karen Buck, an expert consultant with senior level sales experience in residential and luxury properties. Karen will work alongside Grange Park’s existing sales team of Stephanie Holland and Claire Bryers, as the busy and popular development continues to attract purchasers with its broad collection of high quality new homes. Karen Buck, the new sales consultant for William Davis Homes, is pictured in “I’ve lived in the Midlands for over the Solent showhome at Grange Park, Loughborough. our homes stand out so 20 years and have always been I am looking forward to aware of William Davis and their be launching a new showhome, will feature 13 different house types, welcoming potential purchasers reputation for building traditionally known as the Wensum,” added varying in size from two bedroom and helping them find their new crafted homes for modern living,” Karen. coach houses to four bedroom home at Grange Park.” explains Karen. “The added detached family homes. The first homes on this phase Now underway, the new phase at attention to detail and inclusion have recently been released and “It’s an exciting time to be joining Grange Park, which is situated to of highly specified appliances, prices start at £254,000 for a three Grange Park, as we look forward to the south of Loughborough with contemporary fixtures/fittings and bedroom family home. the summer months when we will excellent access to the A6 and M1, landscaped gardens, really makes

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RICS UK Residential Construction Survey, March 2016

The Midlands continues to build but more labour is needed • • • •

Impact of EU referendum and devolved elections take toll on housing market. Workloads continue to rise, albeit at a more moderate pace Skills shortages remain a significant impediment, despite a slight easing as growth slows Financial constraints also reported as ongoing challenge to development.

THE MIDLANDS continues to see some of the strongest growth in workloads of any area across the UK, but respondents warn more skilled workers are still needed to meet Government targets, according to the RICS Construction Market Survey, Q1 2016. Growth in commercial and private housing workloads drove the construction sector during the first quarter. However, like the national picture, activity rose at a more moderate pace in both sectors relative to previous quarters. Private housing workloads rose for the fourteenth consecutive quarter, with a net balance of 42% of surveyors seeing activity rise in Q1. Meanwhile, public housing workloads fell modestly over the quarter. Commercial construction in the Midlands region was also strong, with 45% of respondents (net balance) reporting growth in activity. This was teamed with steady growth in infrastructure workloads, with 27% more respondents seeing a rise in activity rather than a fall. Continuing the expansion that began in Q4 2012, a net balance of 35% of respondents reported an increase in overall construction workloads in the region. Predictions for the next twelve months continue to be positive, with a net balance of 64% of respondents expecting to see workloads rise rather than fall. As activity levels rise in the Midlands and North – particularly in the private housing and commercial sectors skills shortages have become more of a challenge and in Q1, an average of 43% of

respondents reported difficulty sourcing labour across all of the main trades and professions. In addition to the labour shortages, and in line with national trends, financial constraints and planning delays also continue to be impediments to growth, with 64% and 58% of chartered surveyors reporting difficulties with each respectively. Twelve month predictions for employment throughout the region remain firm; as respondents expect an increase of 2.8% in the coming year coupled with a predicted 3.5% increase in workloads. RICS Chief Economist, Simon Rubinsohn said: “It may seem surprising that we are witnessing a slowdown in the construction sector just a few months after hearing the Chancellor’s ‘We Are the Builders’ speech, given the Government’s significant commitment to this sector. Whilst other regions in the UK are experiencing this slowdown in private housing sector, in particular, the Midlands continue to demonstrate a steady market. A shortage of skilled workers continues to impede further growth for the region as well as a shortage of land. The issue around the availability of land on which new houses can be built is growing and we would like to see more being

done to free up private brownfield sites. “Our survey tells us that planning delays are one of the biggest barriers to growth in the construction sector. We have recommended that councils work together to create a team of emergency planners who can parachute into boroughs that are experiencing significant delays, therefore reducing a major growth barrier. “That said, we cannot discount the climate of uncertainty caused by the forthcoming EU referendum. We know that a range of sectors have been affected by these issues as investors look to delay any decisions until a final outcome has been determined, and construction is no exception.” Despite workloads rising at a more moderate pace respondents have reported that they are currently operating at 89% capacity lending itself to another reason for the slower growth this quarter. David Morris, MRICS, Tompkins Robinson Surveyors in Wellingborough commented: “The continued set back we face is the lack of suitable sites available for affordable housing, even when a suitable site is found we find a lot of schemes are being held up pending funding or planning permission.”

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In 2014, an owner of a hotel approached me who had purchased a small hotel in 2012 and had recently gained planning permission for major renovation work, including adding a two-storey accommodation block containing 28 bedrooms. The owner said that he wanted to engage a contractor on a design and build basis. We subsequently agreed a price, and his original designer and project manager were novated. However, it turns out that the project manager was not experienced in this type of work and was completely out of his depth. I eventually had to sack the project manager and engaged a Chartered Builder that I had used before. However, despite my best endeavours, the hotel was late in completing and my company has lost a significant amount of money. All of my losses are directly or indirectly to do with the original project manager and I would like to recover these losses. Is this possible?

Your cause of action would lie in breach of contract. The project manager would have, no doubt, breached its obligations under the contract you had with him, having been negligent insofar that he owed a duty of care to you, that he acted in breach of that duty, and that the breach was the cause of your loss. You would need to adduce the necessary level of evidence to demonstrate that the cause of any cost overruns / delays was the culpability of the project manager and that the breach did cause the loss. You will also need to prove the losses (subject to the rules on remoteness) and that the losses claimed flowed from the breach. On top of this, you are also under an obligation to mitigate your losses. Such a claim however is complex, and I would strongly recommend that you seek expert legal advice. Good luck.

Victor, 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.

Construction firms urged to apply for funding from CITB FIRMS THAT have developed projects to provide construction workers with skills and training are being urged to apply for funding from CITB. CITB began accepting applications for the next Flexible Funding opportunity on 19 April, which offers funding for construction skills and training projects that last up to 18 months and are not already supported by other CITB funding. The Fund focuses on the training areas that have been identified as priorities for the industry following CITB’s extensive consultation with employers in 2015. The aim is to target funds to help build a well-skilled workforce and support the industry for the long term. Since September 2015, CITB has invested over £1.7M in projects under the Flexible Fund.

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Travis Perkins Plc Reveals Some Of The Construction Industry’s Biggest Headaches TRAVIS PERKINS plc, the UK’s largest distributor of building materials, has revealed the industry’s biggest headaches as part of its pledge to support customers by promoting and encouraging innovation. After speaking to contractors, housebuilders, manufacturers and staff, a number of common industrywide problems became clear. The UK weather was a shared frustration, with high levels of rain blamed for construction delays, muddy working environments and the reduced effectiveness of certain building products. Unsurprisingly, health and safety was also a primary concern, from using heavy materials and equipment at height to manual handling injuries. Plus, it was universally agreed that solutions were needed to reduce waste levels and address the looming skills gap. To tackle these collective problems, Travis Perkins plc has launched the first ever Travis Perkins Innovation Awards (TPIA). The search is now on for ground-breaking product solutions with entries open to anyone in the construction industry, as well as inventors, universities, students and colleagues from across Travis Perkins plc. Entries from simple sketches to detailed proposals are being accepted. Norman Bell, Group Strategy Director at Travis Perkins plc, said: “This is a golden opportunity for those in construction who face daily problems that are a barrier to progress and profit, as well as for creative minds that want to make a difference to a vital industry sector. As well as a general product innovation category, we’re looking for solutions to the issues our survey identified; namely safety, skills, sustainability, and productivity. “The Awards are not just important for recognising ideas that could solve some of the industry’s headaches, but also to move the industry forward and future-proof an important economic stream. As a major UK employer with 21 businesses, it’s vital that we encourage innovation and skills, build the best and most innovative service possible for customers, and tackle major issues such as sustainability.” The closing date for entries is 30th June 2016 with winners announced at the end of September 2016. Prizes may include financial investment and business support for product and idea development, an opportunity to trial products in selected Travis Perkins plc locations around the UK, or business mentoring and support from Travis Perkins plc’s senior team. Organised by the Innovate team at Travis Perkins plc, the main sponsor is Marshalls, the UK’s leading innovator of hard landscaping, water management and street furniture products. For further information or to enter the Travis Perkins Innovation Awards visit www.tpia.co.uk.

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Acquisition Marley Eternit acquires John Brash BURTON-BASED Marley Eternit has announced the acquisition of Gainsboroughbased John Brash & Co, the largest timber roofing batten provider in the UK. In addition to roofing battens, John Brash also manufactures cedar roof shingles, non-slip timber decking and timber scaffold boards. The entire John Brash business will become part of Marley Eternit, with the highly reputed brands, including the market-leading JB Red batten, being retained by the Company. The combined £200m business brings together two complementary companies with highly regarded reputations in the UK construction market. John Brash is the only UK batten manufacturer that has an automated grading process that ensures its battens comply with BS 5534. This investment in automation has allowed the company to successfully lead the UK batten market, creating a high quality and safe product for specification, whilst improving both efficiency and reducing wastage. Marley Eternit will retain John Brash’s site at Gainsborough. Following the acquisition, Paul Reed will become MD of the new timber products range within Marley Eternit. Chris Watson, who was previously MD at John Brash, will assume the role of chairman following the departure of Christian Brash, who will leave the business.

Over half of all MPs think that planning fees should increase RESULTS of a poll released today have shown that the majority of MPs believe that fees for planning applications should increase. The ComRes poll, commissioned by the British Property Federation (BPF), shows that three in five (61%) MPs broadly agree that fees should increase, with around half (47%) saying that they should increase with stronger guarantees on planning performance. The results reveal cross-party support for an increase in fees, with two thirds of Labour (65%) and three in five Conservative (61%) MPs supporting the idea. The results show that Parliamentarians recognise that there is a problem, alongside the property industry and local authorities. The BPF and GL Hearn’s 2015 Annual Planning Survey revealed that 55% of local planning authorities perceived under-resourcing to be a significant challenge, and that approximately two thirds (65%) of applicants are happy to pay more to shorten waiting times. The government has taken some steps to address this problem, proposing to allow local authorities to outsource the processing of planning applications and to reward well-performing local authorities by allowing them to increase planning fees by an inflationary increase, but the BPF has warned that these steps will not go far enough. Responding to a government consultation on the technical planning changes set out in the Housing & Planning Bill, that closes today, the BPF has welcomed the government’s recognition of the fact that local authorities ‘are struggling to provide the service required by applicants’, but cautions that the measures suggested will not be enough to plug the skills gap. Melanie Leech, chief executive of the British Property Federation, commented: “The public and private sectors have both been very clear about the need for more resourcing in local authority planning departments, and we now know that there is political understanding of this issue as well. “We are supportive of the small steps that government is taking to address this, but are not holding out hope for any great impact. Some local authority planning departments are simply short staffed, putting those who remain under enormous strain. Outsourcing the processing of planning applications is likely to relieve this burden to an extent, but it is not going to solve the chronic shortage of skills and resource that is the true problem.”

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NOTTINGHAM is set to gain 47 new affordable homes thanks to a partnership between house builder Westleigh, Nottingham Community Housing Association (NCHA) and Nottingham City Council. The £5.3m scheme will see the site of the former Speedo factory on Ascot Road transformed into a range of high quality new homes, which will be owned by NCHA, and will comprise of a mix of one-bedroom apartments, two-bedroom bungalows and twobedroom and three-bedroom houses. The development is expected to be complete in early 2017. Funding for the development was provided by the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), Nottingham City Council and NCHA.

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Commercial Sector Specialist Joins Innes England MIDLANDS property consultancy Innes England has strengthened its building consultancy team with the appointment of experienced chartered surveyor Paul Rogers as an associate director.

Leicester town house requires updating AUCTION HOUSE LEICESTERSHIRE is offering for sale BY AUCTION a modern three-bed mid-town house in need of general updating. The property - 58 Hopyard Close, Leicester LE2 9GY - has some upvc double glazing, gas central heating and good sized accommodation. The guide price is £75,000-£85,000. For sale BY AUCTION on Thursday 12th May 2016 at 6pm at the offices of Readings at 48 Granby Street, Leicester LE1 1DH. For more information, contact Auction House Leicestershire on 0116 222 7575.

Bottesford development opportunity FISHER Hargreaves Proctor are offering for sale the site of a former petrol filling station at Grantham Road, Bottesford, Leics. NG13 0EE. The main buildings have been demolished and the site cleared with the tanks removed and decommissioned. The 0.47 acre site is prominently located in a predominantly residential area having easy access to all local amenities. On 29th January 2016, Outline Planning Consent (ref: 15/00854/ OUT) was granted for development comprising 5 new build bungalows. Unconditional offers are invited. For more information, contact Phil Daniels at Fisher Hargreaves Proctor on 0115 908 2103 or email: phil@fhp.co.uk

Walton plot FISHER GERMAN are asking £195,000 for a building plot at Chapel Lane, Walton, Lutterworth, Leicestershire. The plot has full planning consent for a detached 4-bed dwelling. For more information, contact Fisher German on 01858 410200 or email: harborough@fishergerman. co.uk

New Blaby council Depot under construction BLABY Districy Council’s Neighbourhood Services will be making the short journey from Littlethorpe to Whetstone as the service relocates to a modern, 21st century depot. The Council will be moving its service from the existing base to the new yard next to the County Council-run Whetstone Tip on Enderby Road. Wates Construction began building the new Depot in January this year after planning permission had been approved in late 2015. The completion date is anticipated to be sometime in late summer 2016. The existing Depot has been located at Warwick Road, Littlethorpe for over 60 years and was in need of considerable re-investment to bring it up to current standards, along with the current depot lying within an existing residential area. Relocation was sought in order to maintain the Council’s excellent reputation for refuse and recycling and other depot related services. The Refuse and Recycling service is highly regarded by residents with the most recent Residents Survey revealing that 97% of respondents were satisfied with the service. Enderby Road industrial estate was considered the most convenient and efficient location. The new depot will contain an administration area, operational staff facilities including a changing/shower block and a fully equipped Training Room. There will also be extensive vehicle maintenance facilities such as a state-of-the-art vehicle servicing area, with the ability to expand the future workload if required. Councillor Guy Jackson, Portfolio Holder for Neighbourhood and Regulatory Services, said: “I’m proud that we have finally managed to start work on our new depot. The modernisation will enable us to adapt to the inevitable changes in the coming decades. “I hope that our investment in the future of such an important and wellregarded service for our residents emphasises the commitment the Council has to our outstanding Neighbourhood Services team.” The Council’s social media and website will have the latest news and images on the depot’s construction through to scheduled opening later this year. Visit www.twitter.com/blabydc or www.facebook.com/blabydc to stay up to date.

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Leicester City Mr Onkar Singh (c/o Agent: Mrs Varsha Tailor, DT Designs Ltd, 74 Wyvern Avenue, Leicester LE4 7HH) – Change of use of shop with living accommodation to shop on part of ground floor, and 3 selfcontained flats , with single and two-storey extensions to rear and dormer extension to rear – at 229 Narborough Road, Leicester. Mr M Johal (c/o Agent: Ian Palmer, Staniforth Architects Ltd, The Warehouse, 1A Stamford Street, Leicester LE1 6NL) – Development of two buildings to accommodate 30 student studio apartments and 19 residential studio apartments – at 22 Deacon Street, Leicester. Launch Padz Ltd (c/o Agent: David Prichard, Marrons Planning, 1 Meridian Soith, Meridian Business Park, Leicester LE19 1WY) – Variation of condition 13 of permission 20071365 (ten-storey block of flats) to create a ten-storey block of 70 flats with office or cafe to ground floor – at site of 27 Wharf Street South, Leicester. Kenworth Development Ltd (c/o Agent: Miss Danielle St Pierre, Iceni Projects, Flitcroft House, 114-116 Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0JR) – Two storey roof extension to existing building to provide 9 student studio flats at fifth floor and 4 residential apartments at sixth floor – at 2-4 Colton Street, Leicester. Mr A Kullar (c/o Agent: Studio 31, 35 Upperton Road, Leicester LE3 0BH) – Change of use of building to 7 flats – at 90 Cavendish Road, Leicester. Mr Paresh Parmar (c/o Agent: Mr Tulesh Vaja, ARC Design Ltd, 21 Houlditch Road, Leicester LE2 3FF) – Notification of proposed change of use from office to 6 flats – at 35 Rowsley Street, Leicester. Property Base Construction Ltd (c/o Agent: Mr Kishev Sudera, Design Studio Architects Ltd, 1B Salisbury Road, Leicester LE1 7QR) – Notification of change of use from offices to residential – at 93 Humberstone Gate, Leicester. Dr V Gupta (c/o Agent: Paul Cleaver Architect, 5 Wellington Street, Leicester LE1 6HH) – Change of use from house to 2 flats plus single storey extension to rear – at 27 Beatrice Road, Leicester.

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Council begins next step to buy land for Waterside scheme LEICESTER City Council has signalled its intent to use compulsory purchase order powers to help bring forward the planned regeneration of the city’s Waterside area. The council has taken the first steps on a legal process that would grant it powers to acquire land and property in the planned regeneration area if ongoing attempts to purchase by agreement are unsuccessful. Compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) can only be used as a last resort, and over the last four years the city council has being working hard to obtain land by negotiation. This includes its purchase of the derelict and firedamaged Friars Mill complex in 2012. Although used rarely, CPO powers have been instrumental in enabling major regeneration schemes in the city including the Highcross development almost ten years ago; City Challenge in the mid-1990s; and the original Shires Shopping Centre in the late 1980s. In the Waterside area, the council already owns or is under contract with the owners of 26 plots, amounting to around two-thirds of the land earmarked for the first phase of regeneration. This leaves up to 18 plots that still need to be acquired before development can begin. Although negotiations are already underway with land and property owners, the city council announced in April its intention to make a compulsory purchase order. Over the coming months, the council will prepare its detailed case for making the CPO. Should attempts to acquire land by agreement be unsuccessful, the council will formally make the order to the Secretary of State in late summer. The order will be available for public inspection and comment. If any objections are received, it is usual for a public inquiry to be held which will allow affected parties to make representations to an independent inspector. An inquiry can take around six to nine months to be heard and make its recommendations. This means the whole CPO process could take over a year before confirmation is received. Negotiations with land and property owners will continue during this process, and the council has a relocation strategy in place to support affected businesses in finding new premises. The proposed first phase of the Waterside regeneration project will focus on land to the west of the A50, between the Grand Union Canal and Friars Mill, including Soar Island. It will help create up to 500 new homes, 5,500sqm of new office space, 1,000sqm of retail units as well as new open space and better access to the riverside. The council is currently in the process of vetting a shortlisted of preferred developers following a competitive tendering exercise. A decision on the council’s selected development partner is expected to be made this summer. The chosen developer will be obliged to complete at least 100 homes, and over 1,850sqm of new office space within two years of the council acquiring the site. Around £35milllion has been earmarked for the first five years of Waterside regeneration. This includes £20milllion of Government cash drawn into the city through the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP) Local Growth Fund. The council plans to set aside around £5milllion of capital funding from the Leicester Economic Action Plan, and meet the £10milllion balance from the sale of land and property. Outline planning permission for the first phase of the Waterside regeneration has been formally approved, leaving the assembly of land as the next critical step in the ambitious development programme. City Mayor Peter Soulsby said: “Compulsory purchase orders will only be used as a last resort. However, they can be a vital tool in helping to bring development land into public ownership and drive forward major regeneration schemes that benefit the whole city “Waterside has suffered badly in recent decades, with the closure of key industries leaving many sites derelict and unused. We are now determined to transform this area into a thriving neighbourhood with great places to live, space for businesses to flourish and excellent access to the city’s beautiful riverside. “We have already set out the type of development we want to see in Waterside, and provided a showcase for what can be achieved with the recently completed restoration of Friars Mill. “It is essential that we now build the momentum and move forward with our vision to transform this important part of the city.”

Potential development opportunity for 27 units in Toton FISHER Hargreaves Proctor are inviting unconditional offers for a potential development opportunity considered suitable for 27 dwellings. The 2.2 acre site - at the Former Manor Garage, Nottingham Road, Toton, Nottinghamshire NG9 6EG - has significant road frontage to the A6005 Nottingham Road. The site is located within the jurisdiction of Broxtowe Borough Council and has been included within the council’s most recent (2013) Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment under site reference 389. The SHLAA concluded that the site is considered available and suitable for the erection of 27 dwellings. Offers are invited for the freehold interest. For more information, contact Theo Till at Fisher Hargreaves Proctor on 0115 8411148 or email: theo@fhp.co.uk

Site in Finedon for 3 houses HARWOODS Estate Agents are inviting offers over £200,000 for a development opportunity at Ivy Lane, Finedon, Northamptonshire. The site was previously occupied by two blocks of lock-up garages which have now been demolished leaving a cleared site. Outline planning permission was granted on 8th December 2014 for demolition of the garages, erection of a terrace of three houses and conversion of an existing barn to residential use. Please note that the barn is excluded from the sale, but may be available by separate negotiation. For more information, contact Harwoods on 01933 278591 or email: res@harwoodsproperty.co.uk I’ve never enjoyed my surprise birthday parties because all I can think about is how good my friends are at lying to my face.

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Infill Land Consultants Ltd (c/o Agent: Mrs Varsha Tailor, DT Designs Ltd, 74 Wyvern Avenue, Leicester) – Demolition of buildings and residential development comprising 10 dwellings with associated parking and access – at 93 Barkby Road, Leicester. Leicester City Football Club (c/o Agent: AFL Architects Ltd, St George’s House, 56 Peter Street, Manchester M2 3NQ) – Single storey linked extension and alterations to front of training facility building – at Leicester City Football Club Training Ground, Middlesex Road, Leicester. Vestar Resources Ltd (c/o Agent: Paul Cleaver Architect, 5 Wellington Street, Leicester LE1 6HH) – Change of use from offices to 10 flats – at 7 University Road, Leicester. N & V Ltd (c/o Agent: Dennis Dziko, 72-74 Western Road, Leicester LE3 0GE) – One and four-storey development comprising 106 selfcontained student flats – at 67-75 Princess Road East, Leicester. Mr I Alimohamed (c/o Agent: Bernard Taruvinga, Kunstler Designs Architects, 31 Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 1RE) – Change of use of property from 2 flats to 3 flats plus dormer extension to front and rear – at 347 Humberstone Road, Leicester. The Governors of Christ the King Catholic Primary School (c/o Agent: Dan Page, CP Associates, 1311A Melton Road, Syston, Leicester LE7 2EN) – Single storey extension at rear of school – at Christ the King Catholic Primary School, Glenfield Road, Leicester. Westleigh Partnerships Ltd & Sock Island Investments (c/o Agent: Miss Marie Stacey, Pegasus Group Ltd, 4 The Courtyard, Church Street, Lockington, Leics. DE74 2SL) – Dmolition of chimney and residential development for 92 houses and 96 apartments with associated parking and landscaping – at Site of former Wolsey Works, Abbey Meadows, Leicester. Square Developments Leicester Ltd (c/o Agent: William Smedley, RG+P, 74 Wells Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T 3QQ) – New build student accommodation comprising 134 units – at site of York House Car Park, rear of 91 Granby Street & York Street, Leicester. Artish Parmar (c/o Agent: Keshiv Sudera, Design Studio Architects Ltd, 1B Salisbury Road, Upper New Walk, Leicester LE1 7QR) – Change of use of part of ground floor from offices to flats – at 100 London Road, Leicester.

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Construction industry needs a digital culture shift to survive AS FROM April 4th 2016, all government-funded construction work must be undertaken using Building Information Modelling (BIM). The BIM mandate is the first in a series of major developments in the government’s Construction 2025 strategy. A key strand of which is to have an industry in the UK that is efficient and technologically advanced to meet the growing demands of a global construction market that is forecast to grow by more than 70% in the next decade. The construction news has been peppered with stories about construction companies achieving verification for Level 2 BIM design and construction. However, the changes required for a successful transition to BIM in practice go much deeper than simply adopting the software and achieving the accreditation. Pete Watson, CEO of Atlas Cloud, a UK firm of 3D virtualisation specialists who have been working with international partners ARES and Nomitech on the government’s HS2 project, says: “The sector needs to embrace a culture shift in the way they work. The BIM journey is about future-proofing the sector via centralisation of people, processes and technology. “Traditionally, BIM data resides on users’ workstations, making it difficult to secure and share with other collaborators in real time. Accessing BIM in the field to make a simple edit or analyse a change in real time is therefore impossible. “This presents a challenge in a sector where 90% of the building and construction workforce is project-based and out on site. BIM files shared across design centres are not efficient, nor do they support real-time collaboration. Not only does this erode efficiency and push up costs, but it can also increase the risk of litigation challenges to a project. “Remote access cloud technologies are about enabling project teams to beat these challenges. We’re bringing the tools together in a virtual way and then integrating the data so that everybody is working in a standard way and has all the information they need at their fingertips.” Using their bespoke Virtual Project Office, Atlas Cloud is able to allow the real time sharing of data and

Pete Watson CEO of Atlas Cloud with Adam Langman Finance Director at Metnor also to integrate and deliver complex applications over Citrix. Logging into the cloud from any mobile or desktop device therefore means that workers can access and use BIM software while they are on the move. Data and applications are stored in a client dedicated, ISO 27001:2013 certified Common Data Environment (CDE), giving government-level security to clients. Pete said: “Cloud based software allows the site worker, the home worker, the worker on the move, and the worker at the international office to connect to a virtual workspace from everywhere. It’s a strategic fit with the very nature of the work of the construction industry, where collaboration and communication are key. “IT was once a central overhead for construction companies. But embracing cloud connectivity could allow firms to save money, working on cost-per-user basis, dependant on the number of people working on a project. “Through our work with large construction clients and central government we’re increasingly seeing big projects work with their

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Mr Jay Sodha (c/o Agent: Neil McMinn, Ink/Drawn Ltd, 21 The Annexe, 3 Junior Street, Leicester LE1 5QS) – Change of use from house to 2 flats plus single and two storey extension at rear – at 162 Catherine Street, Leicester. Mr Keiran Dayah (c/o Agent: Bernard Taruvinga, Kunstler Designs Architects, 31 Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 1RE) – Change of use from educational to 3 houses in multiple occupation – at 140 Regent Road, Leicester. Dellamore Ltd (c/o Agent: Keshiv Sudera, Design Studio Architects Ltd, 1B Salisbury Road, Upper New Walk, Leicester LE1 7QR) – Fourth floor extension to retail shop to provide 3 self-contained flats – at 52-56 High Street, Leicester.

Hinckley & Bosworth Cadeby Homes Ltd (c/o Agent: Simon Cheshire Planning Ltd, 34 Stanley Road, Market Bosworth, Nuneaton, Warks. CV13 0NB) – Erection of 3 dwellings and demolition of existing buildings – at land adjacent to 7 Nailstone Road, Barton in the Beans, Leics. Dorothy Goodman School (c/o Agent: Andrew Thomas, Grayling Thomas Architects, 7200 The Quorum, Oxford Business Park, North Garsington Road, Oxford OX4 2JZ) – Relocation of Dorothy Goodman School – at land south east of junction of Barwell Lane and Harwood Drive, Hinckley, Leics. Twycross Zoo (c/o Agent: Stuart Curran, Weedon Architects, Harry’s Yard, 176-178 Newhall Street, Birmingham B3 1SJ) – Erection of a chimpanzee house and moated external enclosure – at Twycross Zoological Park, Burton Road, Norton Juxta Twycross, Atherstone, Warks. CV9 3PX. Mr Nick Goforth (c/o Agent: David Pattison, Surveyors to Education, 2 Southleigh Avenue, Coventry CV5 6BY) – Erection of two storey 6-classroom building – at Hastings High School, St Catherines Close, Burbage, Leics. LE10 2QD. Mr C Freeman (c/o Agent: George Burton, GB a&e Ltd, Ryton Organic Gardens, Wolston Lane, Rytonon-Dunsmore, Rugby, Warks. CV8 3LG) – Erection of 8 dwellings – at Newhaven, 12 Wykin Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 0HY.

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SME builders and Unite the union agree 5% pay rise over two years THE BUILDING and Allied Trades Joint Industrial Council (BATJIC) has agreed a two year deal involving a 5% pay rise over two years. The announcement follows the successful conclusion of negotiations between the Federation of Master Builders, on behalf of SME construction employers, and Unite the union, on behalf of operatives. Under the terms of the deal, workers will receive a 2.5% pay rise this year and a further 2.5% increase in 2017. The rise will be across the board, with the exception of hourly rates for lower paid general operatives, which will get a bigger boost of 4% this year, followed by 2.5% next year. In order to provide employees with a greater degree of security, the Agreement includes a commitment that the 2017 rise will be inflationproofed – if inflation in early 2017 is higher than 2.5%, then the 2017 pay rise will match this, up to a limit of 3%. Brian Berry, FMB Chief Executive said: “I am pleased we were able to reach this agreement. This is a good deal which provides certainty and reassurance to employers and employees alike. It strikes the right balance between on the one hand recognising the importance of boosting pay in line with solid growth and positive future expectations, and on the other hand accepting that margins continue to be tight and the economic outlook continues to be clouded by a number of uncertainties.” John Allott, Unite the union’s National Construction Officer, said: “We welcome this pay increase and the FMB’s commitment to the BATJIC agreement. The higher increase to the lowest paid was needed, as many operatives living standards took a knock during the economic downturn. The inflation-proofing of the second year’s rise provides some further reassurance that living standards will receive protection against a jump in inflation.”

Development site in Bozeat HARWOODS Estate Agents are asking £350,000 for a residential development site in Northamptonshire. The property - Existing house and adjoining land to rear of 129 London Road, Bozeat, Northants. NN29 7JR - extends to 0.178 of an acre. It comprises and existing twobed end-terrace house in need of updating, together with adjoining land having outline planning permissions granted for the construction of 3 further properties (a pair of semi-detached houses and an end-terrace house to extend the existing terraced row). The asking price is £350,000. For more information, contact Harwoods on 01933 278591 or email: res@harwoodsproperty.co.uk

Punk Secures Listing In BSS Stores PUNK has announced its range of power tool accessories will be sold in all BSS stores nationwide. The new listing will see 32 products sold in 74 of the UK’s leading pipeline and heating solution stores, including the brand’s bestselling HSS-G Drill Bits, BiMetal Holesaws and Metal Cutting Reciprocating Saw Blades. The new listing follows a successful trial period which saw a selection of PUNK products available in a limited number of BSS stores during 2015. PUNK is aimed at professional tradesmen and holds a market leading position in the premium quality power tool sector. The brand has gone from strength to strength since its launch in 2014, now boasting a portfolio of over 400 core accessories across drilling, diamond and abrasives, woodworking and metalworking. Matt Hollinshead, Branch Marketing Manager at BSS comments; “We had such a positive response to our initial introduction of PUNK products that a wider listing in all of our stores was an easy decision to make. “These products really fill a gap in the market and are essential to our customer base of plumbing professionals who are seeking hard-wearing accessories to really get the most out of their power tools.” Sam Johnson, Marketing Manager at PUNK adds; “This listing is another great milestone for the brand and we’re proud to see our products, which have seen a fantastic growth in demand over the past two years, available even more widely throughout the UK than ever before. We expect this to be the first of many new listings for PUNK in 2016.” PUNK has a 400-strong range of power tool accessories, designed to give tradesmen the performance edge. Available to buy from BSS and Travis Perkins stores nationwide. For further information please visit www.punkpower.co.uk.

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Mr & Mrs B & T Elgenia & Baxter (c/o Agent: Patrick Reid, Wilbraham Associates Ltd, 18A Regent Place, Rugby, Warks. CV21 2PN) – Hybrid application for the residential development of up to 17 new dwellings including the conversion of existing barns to include: full application for conversion of barns to 3 dwellings and outline application for the erection of 14 dwellings – at Barons Park Farm, Desford Lane, Kirby Muxloe, Leicester LE9 2BE. Unnamed Applicant (c/o Agent: Turley, The Charlotte Building, 17 Gresse Street, London W1T 1QL) – Erection of laboratory/workshop and office building – at Horiba Mira Ltd, Watling Street, Caldecote, Nuneaton, Warks. CV10 0TT. Miller Prestige Homes Ltd (c/o Agent: Spooner Architects, 2 The Guildhall, Lichfield Road, Sutton Coldfield B74 2NJ) – Demolition of church hall and erection of 4 dwellings – at St Christopher’s Church Hall, 22 Moore Road, Barwell, Leics. LE9 8AF. J H Hallam & Son Ltd (c/o Agent: Matt Smith, Marrons Planning, 1 Meridian South, Meridian Business Park, Leicester LE19 1WY) – Residential development of up to 48 dwellings (resubmission) – at land at Beech Drive, Thornton, Leics. Mr Philip O’Callaghan (c/o Agent: Steven Harley, Oxalis Planning Ltd, Unit 7, Wheatcroft Business Park, Landmere Lane, Edwalton, Notts. NG12 4DG) – Erection of a warehouse/industrial building including ancillary office, associated landscaping, planting and access (cross boundary application with NW Leics. District Council) – at land south of Beveridge Lane, Ellistown, Leics.

Melton Borough Shield Engineering (c/o Agent: Logos Designs Architects, 54A Loughborough Road, Quorn, Leics. LE12 8DX) – Conversion, remodelling and extension of single residential dwelling into 2 separate residential dwellings, with partial demolition to separate building – at The Lodge, Gaddesby Lane, Ashby Folville, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE14 2TG. Mr J T Orson (c/o Agent: Maurice Fairhurst, Fairhurst Consultancy, 41 Wartnaby Road, Ab Kettleby, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE14 3JJ) – Outline planning application for the development of 20 dwellings – at North Lodge Farm, Longcliff Hill, Old Dalby, Melton Mowbray, Leics. LE14 3LP.

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The Future Looks Bright For Family Businesses In The Construction Sector •

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The construction sector is leading the way, with family firms making up almost one in five of all organisations within the industry UK family businesses celebrate another successful year with employment and turnover up Half of the UK’s family businesses plan to grow their organisations over the next few years and will invest in the skills of their staff to do so

FAMILY FIRMS across the UK are setting their sights on expansion following another hugely successful year for the sector. New research by Oxford Economics for the Institute for Family Business (IFB) Research Foundation reveals the vast contribution family firms make to the UK economy – employing over 11.9 million people and making up 87 percent of all private sector firms in the UK. There are now more than 800,000 family firms in the construction sector, making up almost one in five of all businesses in the industry. Family businesses also account for 94 per cent of all private sector firms in the construction sector - one of the highest concentrations in the UK. Kate Woods, a spokeswoman from construction family business, Osborne, added: “Osborne echos the amazing and timely achievements of family businesses and this year we are excited to celebrate our 50th anniversary. We rebranded to a vibrant magenta in 2014 and we are committed to finding customer led solutions, listening to our customers and working in collaboration with their needs.” Since 2013 family businesses have increased employment by six per cent and turnover has also seen a strong rise, increasing by two per cent to reach £1.3 trillion. In addition, family firms paid £125 billion in taxes and contributed over a quarter (26%) of the UK’s entire GDP. Speaking about the new findings, Peter Armitage, Chairman of the IFB, said: “The report sheds light on the sheer size and scale of the family business community. It’s an important reminder of how vital family-run firms are to the UK – serving as the backbone of our economy, with family firms making a phenomenal contribution across all sectors, industries and regions. “Family businesses have always been at the very heart of the UK economy and based on the steady rise in their recruitment and turnover, it is clear they are here to stay. It’s encouraging to see family firms with such a buoyant attitude towards their future expansion - almost half of family SMEs expect to grow over the next two to three years.” Growth and expansion is a top priority for many SME family firms with just under half (49%) stating they aim to grow over the next twelve months. Looking to how they will turn this ambition into reality just under a half of firms (43%) say they will invest in improving the skills of their workforce to support growth, with a third (33%) planning to boost productivity through investing in new machinery and premises. Looking beyond their traditional activities to diversify their business and customer base, 42% of family firms are planning to move into new markets and 37% are developing and launching new products and services.

Building plot in Ketton RICHARDSON Chartered Surveyors are inviting offers over £225,000 for an attractive mature plot currently forming part of an established garden in a conservation area. The plot - at Redmiles Lane, Ketton, Rutland - has full planning permission for a two-storey dwelling house and associated works. For more information, contact Richardsons on 01780 762433 or email: post@richardsonsurveyors.co.uk

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Harborough District Mrs J Bailey (c/o Agent: Richard Newey, Fox Bennett, 6 Lewis Court, Thorpe Way, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester LE19 1SD) – Outline application for demolition of the existing garden centre buildings and erection of up to 11 dwellings – at Garden Centre, Adjacent to 80 Dunton Road, Broughton Astley, Leics. LE9 6NA. Scraptoft Parish Council (c/o Agent: EKV Design Ltd, The Arc, 6 Mallard Way, Derby DE24 8GX) – Erection of a new community hall and ancillary building – at land south of Pavilion Road, Scraptoft, Leics. Thomas Estley Community College (c/o Agent: Survey for Education, 126 Halse Road, Brackley, Northants. NN13 6EG) – Erection of a two-storey prefabricated teaching block – at Thomas Estley Community College, Station Road, Broughton Astley, Leics. LE9 6PT. Mr Adam Taylor (c/o Agent: MTC Planing & Design Ltd, Barn 5a, Sutton Hall Farm, Sutton Maddock, TF11 9NQ) – Erection of 4 dwellings and associated alterations to roadway – at land adjacent to Seleta, Bell Street, Claybrooke Magna, Leics. Mrs J Abell (c/o Agent: Howkins & Harrison LLP, 7-11 Albert Street, Rugby, Warks. CV21 2RX) – Erection of 2 bungalows, car ports and associated works – at 9 Gladstone Street, Lutterworth, Leics. LE17 4EA. Sandrion Ltd (c/o Agent: Luke Kenney, Staniforth Architects Ltd, The Warehouse, 1A Stamford Street, Leicester LE1 6NL) – Demolition of existing agricultural storage barn and erection of 10 dwellings – at land east of Kates Hill Farm, Rolleston Road, Billesdon, Leics. David Wilson Homes East Midlands (c/o Agent: Barton Willmore, Regent House, 4 Homer Road, Solihull B91 3QQ) – Outline application for the erection of up to 150 dwellings and associated access, earthworks, drainage works, structural landscaping, formal & informal open space, car parking, site remediation and other ancillary works – at land at Kilby Road, Fleckney, Leics. Mr M Brown (c/o Agent: Ryan Astill, Astill Planning Consultants Ltd, 141 London Road, Leicester LE2 1EF) – Change of use and extension of existing office to a residential unit and erection of a single residential unit – at Tudor House, 913A Uppingham Road, Bushby, Leicester LE7 9RR.

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Leading Leicestershire lift firm moves up to listed Loughborough premises LEADING access lift company, Axess 4 All Ltd, have moved up in the world into prestigious Victorian premises in Loughborough, following a deal secured by local surveyors Mather Jamie. Axess 4 All Ltd has made Chapel House on Leicester Road, one of the most recognisable buildings in Loughborough, its new Head Office, after moving from a high end industrial unit on the northern outskirts of Leicester. The impressive, Gothic Revival style, Grade II listed building, located just inside the entrance to Loughborough cemetery, will house 14 staff from the leading UK platform lift supplier, which is part of Cibes Lift Group, the largest platform lift company in Europe. Jason King, Managing Director of Axess 4 All, said, “As part of a respected international firm, we were searching for an iconic UK Head Office which would better reflect our standing.” “When we saw that Chapel House, which is recognised as one of the most beautiful period buildings in the county, was available through Mather Jamie, we realised it was ideal for us.” Designed by Bellamy and Hardy, and described by celebrated architectural historian Sir Nikolaus Pevsner as being “unsurpassed by any other building erected for the same purpose in the kingdom” in his 1960 book Buildings of Leicestershire and Rutland, the former chapel was restored and modernised at the end of the millennium after falling into disrepair. Alex Reid, Commercial Property Director of Mather Jamie, said, “Chapel House is a local architectural gem, and it’s a real privilege to let this unique Loughborough property to Axess 4 All.” The comparatively recent restoration of the 2,347ft premises means Chapel House has thoroughly modern features, including gas central heating and underfloor heating, plus up to fifty phone lines and high speed internet capability, interior insulation, fitted carpets and double glazing.

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Sale of land aids the continued regeneration of the Meadows SAVILLS’ Nottingham development team has sold a 0.78 acre site in the Meadows area of the city to Nottingham-based regeneration specialists Blueprint. The site, which formerly comprised the Trent Works buildings, has been sold with the benefit of outline planning consent for 15 two and three storey homes. The purchase follows the sale of Blueprint’s Green Street phase one and two developments; both of which are situated diagonally opposite the former Trent Works site, and the follow up development, Hobart & Pitcairn, which is proving to be equally popular with homebuyers. The £18m Green Street and Hobart & Pitcairn housing developments comprise 134 two to four bed low energy town houses designed by Marsh Grochowski architects.

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Rutland County Mr Freeman (c/o Agent: Mark Hives, Hives Associates Ltd, 19 Main Street, Lyddington, Oakham, Rutland LE15 9LR) – Single and double storey extension to existing cafe restaurant – at Country Lounge Cafe & Bar, Glaston Road, Morcott, Oakham, Rutland LE15 9DL. Bloor Homes Ltd (c/o Agent: Ben Holmes, Oxalis Planning, Unit 7 Wheatcroft Business Park, Landmere Lane, Edwalton, Notts. NG12 4DG) – Erection of 75 dwellings with associated open space, landscaping and access – at land south of Leicester Road, Uppingham, Rutland. S Proctor (c/o Agent: Karen Mellor, McCombie Smith Architects, 12 Church Lane, Greetham, Oakham, Rutland LE15 7NF) – Erection of garage and workshop for classic cars – at Exeter House, 11 Chapel Lane, Barrowden, Oakham, Rutland LE15 8EB. Mr R Hinch (c/o Agent: Karen Mellor, McCombie Smith Architects, 12 Church Lane, Greetham, Oakham, Rutland LE15 7NF) – Demolition of workshop, two-storey extension to hotel bedrooms, new workshop building and change of use of stores to staff bedrooms – at Greetham Valley Golf Club Ltd, Wood Lane, Greetham, Oakham, Rutland LE15 7SN.

RIBA Launches 2016 Funding For New Architecture Research THE ROYAL INSTITUTE of British Architects (RIBA) is calling for applications from students, academics and practitioners interested in conducting research in architecture during 2016/17. The RIBA Boyd Auger Scholarship aims to support applicants in their personal, professional and academic development within the architectural field, providing an opportunity for imaginative, original research, and travel. In 2016, one scholarship worth £5,000 is available to individuals or groups of students and graduates for a period of international travel (which can be during a period of international work experience). The RIBA Research Trust Awards are offering grants of up to £10,000 each, available to support original independent architecture research by practitioners, academics and recent graduates. The judging committee particularly welcomes applications from practiceled researchers. The RIBA LKE Ozolins Studentship is worth £18,000 outside London or £20,000 in London annually to a student who wishes to pursue, continue or complete a higher degree in research (PhD/MPhil or MRes) for a maximum of 3 years. RIBA President Jane Duncan said: “The breadth of research that we are able to support through these schemes is incredibly valuable to the profession. Innovative and creative research enables members to argue their relevance and identify new opportunities. I am thrilled that this year we have nearly £100,000 to allocate towards research into architecture.” The deadline to apply is 2 June 2016. For more information, visit www.architecture.com/researchtrustawards; Rwww.architecture.com/ozolins and/or www.architecture.com/ RIBABoydAugerScholarship

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Regional Managers vacancies: Midlands and South East

Mr Louis Massarella (c/o Agent: Mathew Humby, Ritchie & Ritchie LLP, The Manor House, Lichfield Street, Tamworth, Staffs. B79 7QF) – Removal of condition 23 of planning permission 15/00032/FULM to allow for the erection of 30 dwellings with associated access and open space without carrying out improvement works to a public footpath – at land off Forest Road, Coalville, Leics.

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Mr Kyle Middleton (c/o: 52 Fairfield Road, Hugglescote, Leics. LE67 2HG) – Erection of 3 terraced dwellings and a triple garage block – at Private Road, Standard Hill, Coalville, Leics. CS Church Construction (c/o Agent: David Pycroft, 23 New Street, Kegworth, Derby DE74 2FT) – Erection of 2 dwellings – at 41 The Green, Long Whatton, Loughborough, Leics. LE12 5DA.

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Membership has grown by over 60% over the last 3 years and we now represent 520 Member companies who have sales in excess of £18 billion and employ just under 100,000 people in the sector. Due to the continued growth of the BMF we are now looking for 2 additional Regional Managers to look after the Midlands and London/SE. These 2 new positions, reporting directly to the Managing Director, are home based and are responsible for dealing directly with all merchant and supplier members in the Midlands and South East of England. The prime responsibility of the role will involve the setting up and running of Regional meetings and the selling of training programmes and other related services to members. Other roles include recruiting new members, dealing with member enquiries and assisting on membership renewal and chasing subscription payments. The roles will require travel to Members premises, BMF’s Head Office in Coventry, the London office and other major Industry events. Both positions will be 4 days a week. To be successful in this role you will need to have a strong background within the building materials industry and previous experience of either working in, or selling to builders merchants. A “can do” attitude is essential and we are looking for someone who has a positive outlook to life, is selfmotivated and pro-active and has a real determination to drive the BMF forward with continued membership growth and engagement. Salary is negotiable and will be dependent on commercial experience. Please apply by email to June Upton at june.upton@bmf.org.uk

Bedworth Water Tower for sale

HOWKINS & Harrison are offering for sale The Bedworth Water Tower at Gatehouse Lane, Bedworth CV12 8UE. The Grade II Listed Water Tower has Listed Building Consent for conversion into 6 apartments. The Tower, which dates back to 1898, is built using English Bond Bricks under a plain tile pyramid roof which has deep boxed eaves. The building is approximately 45 metres high and the internal footprint is 7.44m x 7.44m. As per the current planning permission, once converted the building will have 14 floors and include 6 separate apartments. Price on application. For more information, contact Howkins & Harrison on 01827 712380 or email: atherstone@ howkinsandharrison.co.uk

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SAVILLS are offering for sale a residential conversion and development opportunity for 6 dwellings at Seymour House, Seymour Road, Burton on the Wolds, Loughborough, Leics. Price on application. For more information, contact Savills on 0115 934 8020.

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Build A Better Leicestershire Competition From Jewson Aldridge Property Presevation Ltd (c/o Agent: Andrew Dudley, AD Drawing Services Ltd, 52 Swan Street, Sileby, Leics. LE12 7NW) – Erection of 2 dwellings – at land to the rear of 22 Donisthorpe Lane, Moira, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE12 6AZ. Mr John Blunt (c/o: The Estate Office, Staunton Harold Hall, Melbourne Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1RT) – Erection of 27 dwellings – at land at Worthington Lane, Breedon on the Hill, Derby. Mr & Mrs D Desai (c/o Agent: Lee Alesbrook, Lifestyle Architectural Services, 19 Victoria Road, Coalville, Leics. LE67 3AG) - Proposed development of 3 residential units with associated off-street parking – at land at the rear of 79 Main Street, Swannington, Coalville, Leics. LE67 8QL. Mr Paul Harrington (c/o Agent: Andrew Large Surveyors, The Estate Office, Staunton Harold Hall, Melbourne Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1RT) – Erection of 3 dwellings with associated off-street parking and garages – at land at Lower Moor Road, Coleorton, Coalville, Leics. LE67 8FN. Miss Amy Watts (c/o: Davidson House, Meridian Business Park, Meridian East, Leicester LE19 1WZ) – Erection of 163 residential dwellings and associated infrastructure, public open space and landscaping – at land adjoining Ashby Road, Kegworth, Leics. Ms Tracy Plaice (c/o Agent: Ms Helen Prangley, Prangley Planning Ltd, 25 Paddock Close, Quorn, Loughborough, Leics. LE12 8BJ) – Erection of two and a half storey building comprising 6 flats – at Flying Horse, 3 Church Gate, Kegworth, Leics. DE74 2ED. Miller Homes (c/o Agent: James Hicks, Pegasus Planning Group, 4 The Courtyard, Church Street, Lockington, Derby DE74 2SL) – Erection of 79 dwellings and associated roads, infrastructure, drainage ponds, landscaping and open spaces (reserved matters) – at land north of Standard Hill and west of Highfield Street, Coalville, Leics. Mr Paul Waterfield (c/o: Wilson House, 207 Leicester Road, Ibstock, Leics. LE67 6HP) – Erection of 30 dwellings and associated works – at land at Ibstock Road, Ravenstone, Leics.

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JEWSON has opened nominations for its UK-wide 2016 Building Better Communities competition and is asking local people in Leicestershire to put forward community buildings that are in need of some TLC. From a much needed coat of paint for a village hall, to a brand new home for a local sports club, community spaces most in need could win a share of a new, mammoth £250,000 prize pot. This year, applicants can choose to put forward their project for either a top £150,000 prize or a smaller share of a regional prize £100,000 fund where they can ask for anything from £500 to £10,000 to spend on building materials. Entrants have until 29th April 2016 to nominate their project. Nominations can be made via www. buildingbettercommunities.co.uk or the Jewson Facebook page at http:// facebook.com/jewsonuk A new addition for 2016 is the top £150,000 prize, which will see one project receive a transformation using the Saint-Gobain ‘My Comfort’ building principles. Recognising that we spend around 90% of our time inside, the My Comfort approach focuses on creating buildings that are comfortable and healthy, good for the people who use them and good for the environment. My Comfort creates buildings that are warm, quiet, well-lit and have good air quality, but don’t cost the earth to run. David Fenton, Marketing Director at Jewson, said: “We want to make a difference to the communities we work in and help transform projects that are close to their hearts. That’s why we’ve upped the prize fund to a quarter of a million pounds this year, so that we can turn the buildings we love into warm, inviting and efficient spaces for the whole community to enjoy. If you know of a project which can help to make an impact where you live, get on Facebook and spread the word!’ In 2015, Jewson received over 2,000 entries into the competition and as a result, it helped to change the future of 14 community projects across Great Britain. Just one of these projects is the RNLI Penlee Lifeboat Station in Penzance, which was awarded the £50,000 top prize. Elaine Trethowan, Volunteer Press Officer at RNLI Penlee Lifeboat Station, said: “I’d highly recommend getting involved in the competition – having the support from Jewson was really important to making the dream of a new lifeboat station a reality.” A number of suppliers have committed to supporting Building Better Communities 2016, including British Gypsum, Marshalls, VELUX, Polypipe and Tarmac. For more information, visit www.buildingbettercommunities.co.uk

Single building plot in Barnstone RICHARD WATKINSON & Partners are offering for sale a single building plot with full planning permission (ref: 15/01882/FUL) granted in January 2016 for a three-bed detached house with garage. The plot - at The Old Station House, Main Road, Barnstone, Notts. NG13 9JP - measures 400 sq.metres and is in a semi-rural location with open views to front and rear. The asking price is £145,000. For more information, contact Richard Watkinson & Partners on 01949 836678 or email: bingham@richardwatkinson.co.uk

Leicestershire County Council (c/o Agent: Mrs Shilpa Rasaiah, Peter Brett Associates, Waterloo House, Victoria Square, Birmingham B2 5TB) – Erection of 2 industrial units – at land at Samson Road, Coalville, Leics. LE67 3FP. Mr Matthew Davis (c/o Agent: Tim Bailey, Bailey Design Ltd, 43A Mitchells Court, Lower Gungate, Tamworth, Staffs. B79 7AS) – Residential development of up to 4 dwellings – at land adjacent to The Hovel, Measham Road, Snarestone, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE12 7DA. Mr Philip O’Callaghan (c/o Agent: Steven Harley, Oxalis Planning Ltd, Unit 7 Wheatcroft Business Park, Landmere Lane, Edwalton, Notts. NG12 4DG) – Development for employment uses of up to 1.3 million sq.feet with associated ancillary uses and associated infrastructure, including a new access from Beveridge Lane – at Former site of Little Battleflat Farm, Beveridge Lane, Coalville, Leics. LE67 1FB. Mrs Helen Dawkins (c/o: 2 Centro Place, Pride Park, Derby DE24 8RF) – Erection of 70 dwellings together with public open space, National Forest planting, landscaping, drainage, infrastructure and access off Woodcock Way – at land adjoining Woodcock Way, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. Tim Durning (c/o: County Hall, Leicester Road, Glenfield, Leics. LE3 8RA) – Extension to office building – at Ibstock Brick Ltd, Leicester Road, Ibstock, Leics. LE67 6HS.

Oadby & Wigston Borough Mr Mohammed Essejee (c/o Agent: Paul Cleaver Architect, 5 Wellington Street, Leicester LE1 6HH) – Extension at first floor to convert 2 dwellings into 4 one-bed flats – at 44-46 Prince Drive, Oadby, Leicester LE2 4SB. Messrs. S & T Thornton (c/o Agent: Malcolm Goodall, The Drawing Room Architects Ltd, 130 Moat Street, Wigston, Leicester LE18 2GE) – Extensions to first floor, alterations, change of use from hot food takeaway and flat and conversion to 6 new residential flat units – at 14-18 Dunton Street, Wigston, Leicester LE18 4PU.

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Reservists Sport New Shirts Sponsored By Local Firm AN ENGINEERING consultancy has further cemented its support of the Reserve Forces by sponsoring training/running shirts for its local squadron. M-EC, which won a Defence ERS Gold Award* earlier this year, has previously worked alongside 203 (Loughborough) Transport Squadron to deliver an army themed activity day for staff. Now, the Midlands-based practice, which employs Private Rosie James in its noise and air quality division, has pledged a donation to enable 25 training/running shirts to be produced. Captain Ben Wing of 203 (Loughborough) Transport Squadron commented: “We’ve had a successful M-EC’s (l-r) Kelly Allsopp, Eddie Mewies and Victoria Jarvis test partnership with M-EC for a few years out the new training/running shirts as presented by (far left) now, working together to raise awareness within the business community about Warrant Officer Class 1, Richie Bowles and (far right) Captain Ben the role of Reservists. The kind donation Wing of 203 (Loughborough) Transport Squadron. Eddie, Rosie and the team has contributed means we will be able to reward all soldiers who achieve 10% above the pass mark in their fitness tests with a new training/ running shirt.” M-EC has been actively supporting the Reserve Forces since 2013. The practice signed the Armed Forces Covenant in 2015 and earlier this year, managing director, Eddie Mewies presented at the annual Partnering with Defence Conference in London. “Reservists have made a positive impact on our business as they are typically strong in character, good leaders and well organised,” added Eddie Mewies. “We were happy to sponsor new kit and congratulate all those who successfully achieve the pass mark. We now look forward to working collaboratively with the squadron to support Armed Forces Day on 25th June.”

Terex Launches Two New Site Dumpers GLOBAL EQUIPMENT solutions provider, Terex Construction, has announced new model additions to its heavy-duty site dumper portfolio. Featuring nine tonne payloads and swivel skip functionality, the TA9S and TA9SP will be available worldwide from June 2016. With Synchro Shuttle transmission, the TA9S is perfectly suited to working on tight construction sites and provides class-leading tipping and slewing cycle times. Combined with swivel configuration, this makes the site dumper flexible enough to work in the most restrictive conditions. The TA9SP comes with Powershift transmission to make gear shifts easier and more efficient. Optional Autoshift technology is designed to change gears at optimised points, helping to promote improved fuel efficiencies, productivity and simpler operation. Both models are Tier 4 Final compliant, meeting the highest international emissions regulations.

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Mrs Sarah Bishop (c/o Agent: Mark Berrill, YMD Boon Ltd, York House, Fernie Road, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 7PH) – Single storey modular teaching block and associated works – at Parkland County Primary School, St Thomas Road, Wigston, Leicester LE18 4TA. MRH Retail Ltd (c/o Agent: Harvey Jennings, Jennings Design Ltd, York House, Valley Court, Canal Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD1 4SP) – Change of use of hand car wash to petrol filling station including installation of below ground fuel storage tanks, shop extension, new fuel infrastructure and pumps, alterations to vehicle crossing, wash building refurbishment and resurfacing of site – at South Wigston Service Station, 1-3 Dorset Avenue, Wigston, Leicester LE18 4UP. Mr M I Kassam (c/o Agent: Kurosh Morad, KMC Consultancy, 60 St Annes Drive, Leicester LE2 8HT) – Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of replacement 8-bedroom house in multiple occupation for student accommodation – at 27 Stoughton Drive South, Oadby, Leicester LE2 2RJ. Mr Vikram Veja (c/o Agent: Jack Ethell, SKM Design, 8 De Montfort Mews, Leicester LE1 7FW) – Existing building to be demolished and replaced by a block of flats and 8 terraced houses, plus refuse and bike storage on site with 18 parking bays – at 39 Long Street, Wigston, Leicester LE18 2AJ. Mr D Barnacle (c/o Agent: Anthony Day, Isherwood McCann, Rose Park, Lutterworth Road, Blaby, Leicester LE8 4DP) – Change of use of existing doctor’s surgery to residential care home and a new dwelling with new linking structure to Kingswood Lodge – at Kingswood Lodge, Long Street, Wigston, Leicester LE18 2BP. Mr Lee Hadfield (c/o Agent: Neil McMinn, Ink/Drawn Ltd, 27 Friar Lane, Leicester LE1 5QS) – Change of use from a 5-bed residential dwelling into 3 self-contained residential units – at 6 Central Avenue, Wigston, Leicester LE18 2AA. Mr Lee Hadfield (c/o Agent: Neil McMinn, Ink/Drawn Ltd, 27 Friar Lane, Leicester LE1 5QS) – Conversion of a house into 3 self-contained units – at 5 Victoria Street, Wigston, Leicester LE18 1AJ. Miss Charlotte Allen (c/o Agent: Neil McMInn, Ink/Drawn Ltd, 27 Friar Lane, Leicester LE1 5QS) - Conversion of a dwelling house to 3 self-contained units – at 3 Victoria Street, Wigston, Leicester LE18 1AJ.

The National Federation of Builders looks for its 2016 “Stay Safe” campaign poster

THE NATIONAL Federation of Builders (NFB) has launched the 2016 version of its award winning child safety campaign. Previously called “Stay Safe, Say Away,” the increasingly popular initiative, which has run since 2003, has been renamed “Stay Safe.” The renaming of the campaign to “Stay Safe” reflects this year’s joint objectives of not just communicating to children that they should never play on construction sites but that the NFB is working towards addressing the industry’s skill shortage by promoting the diverse careers available in the sector. “Many children were injured on building sites last year and we’re determined to reduce this number,” says Richard Beresford, chief executive of the NFB. “We are working closely with schools and our members to increase the awareness of the dangers and hazards for children on a site.” “We do, however, want children to experience the excitement of construction sites, but safely! Construction is a vibrant industry with a diverse range of career opportunities so visits to projects are important but should be planned and authorised.” “This campaign will help children to stay safe from the hazards on a site, while the NFB’s commitment to addressing the skills shortage will ensure that the industry remains vibrant and a key part of communities, as well as our overall economy.” As part of the campaign, with Go Construct www.goconstruct.org, an online portal of resources designed to promote careers in construction, the NFB is inviting key stage one and two schoolchildren (ages 5-11) across England and Wales to take part in a stay safe poster competition. Coinciding with the Child Accident Prevention Trust’s (CAPT) Child Safety Week, the deadline for entries is 17 June. Entries will be judged on 20 June and winners will be announced on 27 June. Prizes will include donations to participating schools and prizes for individual children. Lorraine Gregory, partnership manager at Go Construct says: “The Stay Safe campaign is an excellent way of providing young people with a positive experience of construction. And it’s a key part of how CITB is supporting the construction industry through Go Construct. It is important that children understand the importance of safety in construction, while learning what construction has to offer in term of career and learning opportunities”. Norman, the blue mascot who has been associated with the campaign since launch will still feature but as a soft toy tWhis year. Participating schools will receive Norman toys along with instructions for care and will be asked to develop a rota where children take it in turns to take him home and make sure that he stays safe. Norman has a dedicated website, aimed at children, at www.staysafenorman.co.uk.

Residential development opportunity in Mansfield FISHER Hargreaves Proctor are offering for sale a residential development opportunity at land south of Carter Lane, Warsop Vale, Mansfield, Notts. NG20 8XF Historically, the 0.8 acre site housed the Warsop Vale Primary School which has been demolished. Planning application (ref: 2015/0669/NT) is due to be determined on 3rd May 2016. Offers invited based on guide price of £425,000. For more information, contact Phil Daniels at Fisher Hargreaves Proctor on 0115 908 2103 or email: phil@fhp.co.uk

Charnwood Borough Mr Jim Sehmi (c/o Agent: YMD Boon Ltd) – Erection of a steel portal framed building with ancillary office accommodation – at Unit 1 Woodside Business Park, Anstey, Leicester LE7 7JA. Mr R Walker (c/o Agent: AGB Design Consultants Ltd) – Erection of 3 bungalows – at land at rear of 38 Sullington Road, Shepshed, Leics. LE12 9JG. Charles Street Buildings (c/o Agent: Marrons Shakespeares) – Request for screening opinionfor development of 5 commercial units – at Thurmaston Industrial Estate, Melton Road, Thurmaston, Leicester LE4 8EF. Richardson Homes Ltd (c/o Agent: Redfern Kirton Design) – Erection of 13 dwellings together with garages and associated road, drives, parking areas and drainage – at 32 Charles Street, Sileby, Leics. LE12 7RJ. Mr R Boon (c/o Agent: AGB Design Consultants Ltd) – Conversion from existing bed & breakfast accommodation to 3 dwellings – at 7 Sileby Road, Mountsorrel, Leics. LE12 7BB. Samworth Brothers (c/o Agent: Cox Freeman Ltd) – Erection of food production and office buildings (Revised scheme) – at Rothley Lodge, Leicester Road, Mountsorrel, Leics. LE7 7NL. Mr Fear (c/o Agent: Marrons Shakespeares) – Erection of 2 dwellings – at land adjacent to 293 Bradgate Road, Anstey, Leicester LE7 7FX. Raynesway Properties Ltd (c/o Agent: Planning & Design Group) – New service roads to the north and south of Wanlip Road, roundabout, drainage and sewer infrastructure – at Watermead Business Park, Wanlip Road, Syston, Leicester LE7 1NT. Mr Mark Horsnall (c/o Agent: HSSP Architects Ltd) – Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 2 detached dwellings with associated garaging – at 58 Woodhouse Road, Quorn, Leics. LE12 8AJ.

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10 flats sold in a day! Blaby District Mr T Fletcher (c/o Agent: Kurosh Morad, KMC Consultancy Service, 60 St Annes Drive, Leicester LE2 8HT) – Demolition of existing garage and erection of one pair of semi-detached dwellings – at land adjacent to 1 Kings Drive, Leicester Forest East, Leics. LE3 3JD. Narborough Parish Council (c/o Agent: Hayward Architects Ltd, 19 Station Road, Hinckley, Leics. LE10 1AW) – Erection of new parish centre, including demolition of existing parish centre) – Parish Centre, Desford Road, Narborough, Leics. LE19 2EL. Westleigh Partnerships Ltd (c/o Agent: RG+P, 130 New Walk, Leicester LE1 7JA) – Residential development of 28 dwellings, comprising partial re-plan of previously approved layout and plot substitution resulting in 15 additional dwellings – at land south of Gillam Butts, Countesthorpe, Leics. Mr J McDonald (c/o Agent: Martin Wright, Wright Design, 12 Mill Road, Yarwell, Peterborough PE8 6PS) – Erection of MOT testing building – at Unit 84 Whittle Industrial Estate, Cambridge Road, Whetstone, Leicester LE8 6LH. EMH Housing & Regeneration Ltd (c/o Agent: KPW Architects, 170 Upper New Walk, Leicester LE1 7QA) – Erection of one pair of semidetached dwellings – at land to the west of 155 Queens Drive, Enderby, Leicester. Everards Brewery Ltd & Davidsons Developments Ltd (c/o Agent: Chloe Renner, Bidwells, John Ormond House, 899 Silbury Boulevard, Central Milton Keynes, MK9 3XJ) – Demolition of former farm buildings and erection of 17 dwellings with access off Sycamore Street and Church Street – at land at Blaby Hall and Hall Farm, Church Street, Blaby, Leicester LE8 4FA. Mr J Hewitt (c/o Agent: Jessica Evans, Barton Willmore, Regent House, Princes Gate, 4 Homer Road, Solihull, West Midlands B91 3QQ) – Proposed residential development of up to 180 dwellings, including access – at land south of Cambridge Road, Cosby, Leics. LE9 1SJ.

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BRETTON GREEN Limited together with its sister companies Conquest Homes and Rutland County Homes experienced their busiest day in 12 years of trading on Thursday with the completion of the sale of 10 flats. Just one flat now remains for sale out of a total of 36 flats drawing their development to a successful conclusion. Andrew Winterton, director said “this is great news and we are now looking ahead to the release of our next development of 17 flats at Guthrie House in Bretton Green”. Ian Bradberry of Rosedale Property Agents commented saying “ this day reflects the wide spread interest we have had in this attractive development”. Guthrie House was originally an office building which is being converted and expanded to provide well designed dwellings built to complement the existing buildings on the estate and is located close to Peterborough Hospital with excellent road links and easy access to the A1. Peterborough Train Station is approximately 3 miles away which provides a direct high speed rail link to London Kings Cross. The local bus service is within walking distance from the site as is Bretton Centre which includes a Sainsbury’s , Boots, post office and Costa, as well as other shops. Stamp duty rules changed on 1st April which may account for the higher level of buyers wishing to complete on their purchases in the run up to the deadline.

Residential development opportunity in Retford FISHER Hargreaves Proctor are offering for sale a 4.4 acre parcel of land off Coalpit Lane, Elkesley, Retford, Nottinghamshire DN22 8AY. The site benefits from an allocation in the Elkesley Neighbourhood Plan under Policy 6 whereby the site is allocated for in the region of 30 dwellings, subject to several policy requirements, including a provision of open space, a village green and a single point of access off Coalpit Lane. Interested parties are advised to submit an Expression of Interest, in writing, to: Phil Daniels of FHP, 10 Oxford Street, Nottingham NG1 5BG or email to phil@fhp.co.uk which should include: • Name and address of the purchaser • Land offer • Details of the proposed scheme including indicative layout drawings • Track record of delivering similar sites through planning • Proposed timescales • Any conditions relating to the offer • Solicitor details • Proof of funding For more information, contact Phil Daniels at FHP on 0115 908 2103.

Rushcliffe Mr B Ward (c/o Agent: Miss C Shipley, Pygott & Crone, 21 Northgate, Sleaford, Lincs. NG34 7BH) – Change of use of agricultural buildings to 2 dwellings – at Fields Farm, Asher Lane, Ruddington, Notts. NG11 6JX. Mrs Katy Falls (c/o: 2 Horizon Place, Nottingham Business Park, Nottingham NG8 6PY) – Residential development for Phase 1 (part) for 116 homes with associated highways, landscape design and access (revisions to approved scheme) – at site of former Cotgrave Colliery, Stragglethorpe Road, Stragglethorpe, Notts. Mr G Phillipson (c/o Agent: Tim Wayne, Green 2K Design, First Floor, Thomas Henry House, 1-5 Church Street, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3BU) – Proposed residential development to erect a pair of semi-detached dwellings – at 11 Charles Street, Ruddington, Notts. NG11 6EF. Mr R McDonough (c/o Agent: Mr N Bayes, SRA Architecture Ltd, Brunel House, Deepdale Enterprise Park, Nettleham, Lincoln LN2 2LL) – New basic needs classrooms and extension to post-16 centre – at The West Bridgford School, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Notts. NG2 7FA. Mr Ted Ingle (c/o Agent: Paul Hurley, Aegis Architects, 34 Laurel Drive, Stockton, Southam, Warks. CV47 8FB) – Erection of 2 detached dwellings – at Police House, 46 Main Street, Kinoulton, Notts. NG12 3EN. Mr John Breedon (c/o Agent: Ben Holmes, Oxalis Planning Ltd, Unit 7 Wheatcroft Business Park, Landmere Lane, Edwalton, Notts. NG12 4DG) – Outline application for the erection of up to 50 dwellings – at land to the north of Cliffhill Lane, Aslockton, Notts. Lesley Garton (c/o: Manor House, Main Street, Thoroton, Notts. NG13 9DS) – Construction of 3 new dwellings with garages and two new accesses (Revised scheme) – at land west of Main Street, Thoroton, Notts.

Corby Mrs Maureen Chalker (c/o Agent: Leslie Sims, Myles & Sims Architects, 3 Kennel Terrace, Brixworth, Northants. NN6 9DL) – Extension and alterations to provide 5 one-bed flats – at 10 High Street, Stanion, Northants. NN14 1DF.

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IT MAY only be a week or so since Graham Penny Auctions last held an auction in Leicester, however the most successful auction house in the East Midlands is already filling the pages of its next auction catalogue and is inviting entries now. “In the past the auction room was thought of as a dark and smoky room at the back of a pub where properties would be sold at a knock down price,” explains branch manager Carl Finch. “Nowadays that couldn’t be further from the truth. The sale of property by traditional auction is a proven method of achieving the best price and more importantly, a sale by auction is secure. Once the hammer falls, the property is sold, contracts are exchanged in the auction room and will usually complete in 21 days.” In the last auction earlier this month there was plenty of interest for both tenanted and vacant properties, showing the recent stamp duty changes for second home owners hasn’t slowed down the auctions market. A three bedroomed semi-detached house at 15 Belvoir Drive in Syston which although had suffered minor fire damage would make an excellent buy-to-let investment once renovated sold for £141,500 from a *guide price of £125,000+ while a modern apartment at Flat 15, 80 The Parade in Oadby which would rent for around £8,000pa sold for £110,500 from a £85,000+ guide price. Graham Penny Auctions has been the most successful auction house in the East Midlands each year since its inception in 2006, based on lots sold and revenue raised. In the past 10 years it has raised over £460m and sold more than 4,800 lots for clients in Derby, Nottingham and Leicester and in 2015 alone it raised more than £72.6m from 22 auctions across the East Midlands. Carl added: “All our properties receive at least four weeks of intensive advertising and are included in our high quality auction catalogue which is distributed to 15,000+ active buyers across the UK. Plus, there is no obligation with our free auction appraisals so I encourage anyone looking to sell to give us a call to see what could be achieved under the hammer.” To request a free property appraisal for the next Leicester auction call Graham Penny Auctions on 0116 254 9654 or visit the website at www. grahampenny.com.

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Care home company and housing provider arrive at The Point A CARE home and healthcare company and a major regional housing association have moved into new offices in Mountsorrel, in Leicestershire, following deals arranged by surveyors Mather Jamie. Rotherwood Group, which operates a series of nursing homes nationwide, and a local team from Nottingham Community Housing Association, which provides affordable rent homes to people across the East Midlands, have moved into The Point on Granite Way. John Fennell, CEO of the Rotherwood Group, said; “We’re an expanding nationwide business but we’ve maintained our headquarters in the Midlands as we’re ideally placed to travel to our growing number of site, such as the recently opened St George’s Park Nursing Home in Telford.” Sharon Singleton, Regional Housing Manager of Nottingham Community Housing Association, said; “These facilities are ideal and well located for our satellite office. It’s a modern building that will give us plenty of space, plus the parking and local road links are excellent for us as we work across the East Midlands.” Alex Reid, Commercial Director of Mather Jamie, said, “The Point has great modern facilities for companies, and the first floor of Suite D, which is more than 2,000sq.ft, is available to businesses seeking new or additional office space. We would urge those interested to get in touch with us as soon as possible.”

Time to move forward for British Horological Institute plan A TEAM of experts has been assembled to spearhead the creation of a national Centre for Horology at Upton Hall, near Newark. Last October it was announced that the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) had earmarked a £2.8 million grant for the BHI to develop a new centre of excellence to help train the next generation of clock and watchmakers in the UK. The project – known as Saving Time - is the first phase of an £8.5 million masterplan that Nottingham-based funding, economic development and project management specialist Focus Consultants has developed for the site. Now a team has been appointed to progress plans, produce a fully costed proposal, apply for planning permission, and submit a second round application to the HLF before the earmarked grant can be released. The team appointed by the BHI includes Focus Consultants as project manager, bid planner and quantity surveyor, Newark-based Guy Taylor Associates as architects, Newark-based William Saunders as civil and structural engineer, and Hertfordshire-based mechanical and electrical engineers SVM. Other members of the team are activity planners Oakmere Solutions Ltd based in Ipswich and Cambridge, access consultants Jane Toplis Associates, from Bath, fundraising consultants Judith Egerton and Nancy Chambers, from Gloucestershire, and Swintonbased exhibition designer PLB.

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Work begins on 150-home development in Mapperley CONSTRUCTION work has begun on a new housing development next to Gedling Country Park. Bloor Homes is building 150 homes on land off Spring Lane in Mapperley. Planning permission for the scheme was granted by Gedling Borough Council in December, and work has now started on the main access road into the 9.5-hectare site, and house building commenced in early April. When completed, the Spring Park development will comprise a mixture of two to five-bedroom houses, 30 of which will be provided as affordable housing. Bordered to the west by Bradstone Drive, to the north by Spring Lane and to the south and east by Gedling Country Park, the development

will include 4.11 hectares of green space and an equipped play area. Due to its elevated position, the development will command panoramic views towards Nottingham and the surrounding areas. Stuart Clay, site manager for Bloor Homes at Spring Park, said: “We’re delighted to have started construction work on this development, which will deliver much-needed new housing. As part of the development of Spring Park, Bloor is contributing more than £800,000 towards local services and infrastructure through a Section 106 agreement with Gedling Borough and Nottinghamshire County Councils. This will include £82,650 for healthcare, £366,560 for education, £5,807 for libraries and £26,000 to provide two new bus stops close to the development.

A further £233,510 will go towards the provision of open space, £78,500 will be spent on providing bus passes and travel vouchers for new residents, and £10,000 will go towards monitoring the travel plan for the development.

Bloor Homes site manager Stuart Clay at the Spring Park development in Mapperley, where construction work has begun

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Mr Harry Lorimer (c/o Agent: Mark Collins, Welland Design & Build Ltd, Grosvenor House, George Street, Corby, Northants. NN17 1QB) – Proposed residential development of 9 dwellings – at 4 Meeting Lane, Corby, Northants. NN17 1AT.

Nuneaton & Bedworth Mr William Simpson (c/o Agent: Neil Breakwell, 7 Ascot Drive, Dosthill, Tamworth B77 1QP) – Erection of 5 units for business and general industrial use – at Unit 41 Bayton Road, Exhall, Coventry CV7 9EJ. Mr J Craddock (c/o Agent: R.John Craddock Associates, Dugdale House, 25-27 Dugdale Street, Nuneaton, Warks. CV11 5QJ) – Erection of 9 dwellings – at Site 51B024, King Edward Road, Nuneaton, Warks. Mr Glen McFall (c/o Agent: Mrs Christina Haswell, Coombe Abbey Farm, Coombe Fields Road, Binley, Coventry CV3 2SX) – Erection of B8 industrial unit – at Black Horse, Coventry Road, Exhall, Coventry CV7 9FU. Mr Jayd Hickman (c/o Agent: Chris Straker, 18 Powke Lane Ind. Estate, Powke Lane, Black Heath, Birmingham B65 0AH) – Conversion of single dwelling into 2 dwellings – at 100 Orchard Street, Bedworth, Warks. CV12 8BN.

Renovation property in Pickworth RICHARDSON Chartered Surveyors are offering for sale a unique residential development opportunity at Folkingham Road, Pickworth, Near Grantham, Lincolnshire. The property - Pickworth Hall - is in need of full modernisation, and the grounds benefit from planning consent for the replacement of four caravans with 4 detached residential properties. Further applications of reserved matters have been applied and approved over time. Offers in excess of £650,000 are invited. For more information, contact Richardsons on 01780 762433 or email: post@richardsonsurveyors. co.uk

New data-driven simulation toolkit launches to transform urban renewal A NEW DIGITAL simulation toolkit being developed by Birmingham City University and Birmingham City Council aims to improve the lives and wellbeing of people living and working in major cities around the world. The Data driven Interactive Smart City decision support toolkit, or Project DISC, will be developed to model and simulate the impact and effect of major infrastructure developments using historical and real-time data. This in turn will support economically and environmentally sound urban planning and policy development. Announced in April, Project DISC will initially focus on two major developments within Birmingham – • the construction of the planned High Speed 2 (HS2) terminus, Curzon Street station, • and the revival of the canals in the eastern corridors in to and out of the City. Focused on unlocking and making better use of currently siloed, closed or internal data, the toolkit aims to take a data-driven approach to urban renewal through combining a web-based interactive threedimensional platform – provided by Urbanetic, a Singapore-based urban technology firm – with a tactile physical model of the city. The result will be a flexible and easy to use tool for urban planning, analysis, simulation and monitoring that significantly reduces both time to design and through-life costs. By utilising specific data sets in relevant areas, such as building energy efficiency, traffic congestion and emissions, the toolkit will precisely determine what impact new developments will have on travel through the affected area, for example, as well as air quality, human health and socioeconomics. This can then inform city planners on when to restrict buildingrelated traffic within specific areas or offer alternative routes during rush hour and when children are traveling to school. Professor Julian Beer, Pro-Vice-Chancellor Research, Enterprise and Business Engagement at Birmingham City University said: “Cities need to grow, but they need to do so in a sustainable and safe manner. Project DISC is an innovative simulation tool, which allows us to better plan for major infrastructure developments in a secure fashion that protects and manages the specific demands of an urban area – even at a hyperlocal level. “This partnership led by Birmingham City University and Birmingham City Council will also allow us to unlock and safely make use of currently closed data, enabling informed decisions about where best to spend public money and truly embodying what any smart city sets out to achieve.” The simulations can also identify areas where historical records are lacking, leading to new data streams being collated, with the potential to feed in to the toolkit as live information. The toolkit developed by Birmingham City University and Birmingham City Council as part of Project DISC will use ‘Fabric’, a web-based three-dimensional geospatial modelling platform developed by Urbanetic.

The toolkit is open and transferable, and will eventually be made available to other cities and private industry to serve similar needs across the globe. Raj Mack, Head of Digital Birmingham at Birmingham City Council, commented: “DISC provides a unique opportunity for us to build on the work that has already started through the Eastern Corridor Smart Demonstrator to develop new and integrated ways of using technology, data and infrastructure and city assets to deliver real benefits for the communities and citizens. “The user and data driven toolkit of DISC will bring new insights and demonstrate a transformative approach to how we manage future investments, design and plan services and make the best use of resources, particularly in the lead up to significant investments like HS2 and ensuring their positive impact on neighbouring communities.” The toolkit is being supported by the Government’s Catapults network – technology and innovation centres where UK businesses, scientists and engineers can work side by side on research and development. Project DISC will receive input from the Future Cities Catapult, which will work to develop use cases that will inform digital strategy within the project and the City, while the Digital Catapult will apply their data privacy and security expertise in a number of areas.

NEWS OF PROJECT DISC closely follows Birmingham City University’s partnership announcement last month with the Digital Catapult to use the Data Catalyser, a unique suite of services to help organisations share data and unlock value for the UK. The Data Catalyser enables organisations to create value from mixing closed and proprietary data sets, and will aid the work of Project DISC. The Data Catalyser aims to unlock opportunities for new products, services, tools, insights and innovations through sharing and mixing data and allowing select groups of trusted and approved data specialists access. Smart city strategic and technical consultants Redpill Group, who conceived Project DISC, will support the commercial exploitation of the resultant toolkit, while Urbanetic will work with Birmingham City University modelling experts to provide the high-quality software development required to develop a robust, scalable, open and easy to use toolkit. In its efforts to revive the canals of the eastern corridors, Project DISC encompasses Typhoo Wharf, which will be redeveloped as part of Birmingham City University’s STEAMHouse project. The Government announced in March that it will be contributing £14 million to help transform the former Typhoo tea factory into a collaborative innovation centre for solving the challenges facing SMEs in the West Midland region.

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Enter the LJCC Annual Craftsmanship Awards HAVE YOU completed a building project or even a single piece of work that you’re proud of and want to win an award? The Leicestershire & Rutland Local Joint Consultative Committee, (LJCC), present awards annually for outstanding craftsmanship in construction. The awards are not competitive or limited in number and are made in two classes. • For excellence of workmanship throughout an entire building or development. • For an individual work of craftsmanship i.e. one trade or element in a building. Entries must have been completed in the Counties of Leicestershire and Rutland within the last two years. All submissions are carefully scrutinised by a panel of experienced judges comprising of Architects, Surveyors, Builders and Engineers. Judging will take place on the 29th June 2016. The awards will be presented at the Leicestershire & Rutland Construction Dinner, which will be held at College Court, Leicester on 13th October. The LJCC committee encourage the positivity in the construction industry and recognise that these awards are a great way to promote your company and the skills within it. Closing date for entries is the 31st May 2016, however, late submissions may be accepted during early June providing the number of entries is not over subscribed. Past Winners, information about the LJCC and Entry forms can be downloaded from the LJCC website www.leicsljcc.org.uk Further information can be obtained from: Awards Administrator, Michael Cooper, LJCC, C/O DarntonB3 Architecture, Suite C, Loughborough Technology Centre, Epinal Way, Loughborough, LE11 3GE Tel: 01509 610510 .

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CHRISTIE & CO are offering for sale a former medical centre with potential for alternative uses, subject to planning. The property - Hartley Road Former Medical Centre, 89/93 Hartley Road, Radford, Nottingham NG7 3AQ - is situated at the end of a parade of commercial premises. The area has a mix of residential property and student accommodation close by. The property is of two-storey brick construction under pitched tiled roofs, with covered entrance to the front and gated access to private off-road parking at the rear. The property could lend itself to conversion to offices, retail premises or domestic dwelling for professional/ student accommodation, subject to gaining the necessary planning consents. The asking price for the freehold is £315,000. For more information, contact Nick Greaves at Christie & Co on 0115 945 4714 or email: nick.greaves@christie.com

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Bellway has submitted a reserved matters application to build 73 new homes on land to the north of Hamilton Community College, off Keyham Lane West. The proposed development will feature three and four-bedroom homes in a variety of styles as described in the outline planning permission, which was granted by Leicester City Council in March 2015. The proposed development would benefit from a new park, which would include cycle routes, and attenuation ponds to provide drainage, as well as tree and shrub planting and recreational space. As part of the planning agreement for the development, Bellway could make contributions of almost £487,000 towards education in the area, and a further contribution of over £4,000 towards a travel plan. The housebuilder will also provide bus passes for residents. Sales Director for Bellway’s East Midlands division, Ben Smith (pictured above), spoke of the proposed plans, saying: “We’re pleased to be submitting plans to build in Hamilton and we’re looking forward to hearing the results. “This site has been earmarked for development since outline planning permission was granted last year, and we believe it would be a great extension to the village. “The homes we have proposed for this development have been designed with families and first-time buyers in mind, and we believe the development offers the right mix of properties to fit with the housing needs of the area.” he plans are currently being considered by Leicester City Council and a decision is expected in the summer.

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