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Mr S Morris (c/o Agent: Howkins & Harrison, 7-11 Albert Street, Rugby CV21 2RX) – Prior approval for a proposed change of use of an agricultural building to 3 dwellinghouses – at Agricultural Barns, Catthorpe Road , Shawell, Leics.
Rutland County Aldi Stores Ltd (c/o Agent: Philip Woodsford, 216 Fort Dunlop, Fort Dunlop Parkway, Birmingham B24 9FD) – proposed retail unit with associated car parking – at land west of Lands End Way, Oakham, Rutland. Oakham School Estates Dept (c/o Agent: David Setchfield, Smithers Purslow, Glaston Hall, Spring Lane, Glaston, Oakham, Rutland LE15 9BZ) – Change of use from Police Station to Medical Centre for Oakham School – at Oakham School, 17 Station Road, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6QX. JPS Electrical Services Ltd (c/o Agent: Lee Sowerby, BSA Design, Bridge Farm, Besthorpe Road, North Scarle LN6 9EZ) – Erection of 15 employment units (variation in condition 2 of planning permission APP/2013/0221) – at Former Rose of England Hotel, Old Great North Road, Little Casterton, Rutland. Rutland County Council (c/o Agent: John Wright, Weston Allison Wright, Cottage Farm, Sywell, Northampton NN6 0BJ) – Erection of a building adjacent to library building with a link structure to the library – at Oakham Library, Catmos Street, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6HW.
NW Leics District Mr Kyle Middleton (c/o: 52 Fairfield Road, Hugglescote, Coalville, leics. LE67 2HG) – Erection of 3 terraced dwellings, a triple garage block and highway improvements – at land off Private Road, Standard Hill, Coalville, Leics. Mr C Shaw (c/o Agent: Andrew Large Surveyors, The Estate Office, Staunton Harold Hall, Melbourne Road, Ashby de la Zouch, Leics. LE65 1RT) – Demolition of No.1 The Crescent and erection of 2 detached dwellings – at 1 The Crescent, Breedon on the Hill, Derby, DE73 8AY. Kier Living Ltd (c/o: Tungsten Building, Blythe Valley Park, Central Boulevard, Solihull B90 8AU) – Residential development of 142 dwellings, internal access road, landscaping, open space and woodland – at land adjoining Clare Farm, Station Road, Ibstock, Leics.
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Finalists in East Midlands fbe Awards revealed THE FINALISTS for this year’s East Midlands fbe Awards have been announced and include four university projects, a fire station and new residential accommodation for a nationwide charity. Organisers of the annual awards which recognise and reward the teams behind some of the best construction projects in the region have just unveiled this year’s shortlisted entries. The finalists in the Residential category are Tur Langton in Leicestershire, a scheme of six new build family homes on the site of the Old Bull’s Head, nominated by SGP Architects; Green Lane in Nottingham, which is a development of five low energy one-bedroom single storey flats for Framework Housing Association, put forward by North Midland Construction; Cathedral Court in Derby, a 350-ensuite study bedroom student accommodation scheme for the University of Derby, nominated by D W Hicks; and an accommodation block for national charity Canine Partners, which trains assistance dogs for disabled people, at Osgathorpe in North West Leicestershire, which was nominated by North Midland Construction. The finalists in the Non-Residential category are Nottingham University Science Library, the extension and refurbishment of the George Green Library, put forward by Galliford Try; Nottingham Trent University’s Heart of Campus project at the Clifton campus which has provided two zero carbon buildings with excellent BREEAM ratings and which was nominated by Pulse Associates; and GlaxoSmithKline Carbon Neutral Laboratories for Sustainable Chemistry at the University of Nottingham, a building unique in the UK in its design and focus on ‘green chemistry’, which was nominated by Morgan Sindall. The finalists in the Regeneration category are Hollygate Park at Cotgrave in Nottinghamshire, the first section of phase one of a total of around 450 homes being built on the site of the former Cotgrave Colliery, nominated by BSP Consulting; London Road Fire Station in Nottingham, a new three-storey, energy efficient building for Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service on a former brownfield site, nominated by J Tomlinson Ltd; and Dakeyne Street, Sneinton, in Nottingham, a new creative hub following the major refurbishment and modernisation of 18th and 19th Century buildings that have created workspace for SMEs in creative and digital industries, nominated by architects Maber. The finalists in the Best Rising Star category are Alexsandra Perobelli, graduate mechanical engineer at BSD, Joe Gent trainee electrical estimator at J Tomlinson Ltd and Sarah Grocock part II architectural assistant at RG+P. The winners will be revealed at a sold-out awards ceremony on 6th October at the City Rooms in Leicester – an annual event which has become a firm fixture on the calendar for the region’s construction, development and property sector. “We had an excellent array of nominations from across the region and across a range of sectors, illustrating the high standard of developments that are being completed in the East Midlands,” said Jef Todd, regional chairman of the East Midlands fbe and business development director at civil and structural engineering company BSP Consulting. “Our criteria for the nominated projects focused on sustainability, good design, and interaction and engagement with the local community. “The judges were particularly pleased to read about the entries in the Best Rising Star category, our new category for this year, and to see the younger generation of professionals who are making a significant contribution to the built environment. “I’d like to thank all the teams who nominated projects and individuals, and congratulate the finalists on their success.” More than 120 professionals from the construction, development and property sector in the region are expected to attend the awards ceremony, which will be hosted once again by former BBC East Midlands political editor John Hess, who is now honorary professor in politics at the University of Nottingham. All tickets have now been sold for the event. The awards have been sponsored by D W Hicks Building Co Ltd, integrated building solutions company J Tomlinson Ltd, civil engineering, mechanical and electrical (M&E) engineers BSD, engineering and environmental consultants M-EC Consulting Development Engineers and chartered accountants and business advisers Duncan & Toplis. Civil and structural engineering company BSP Consulting has sponsored the drinks reception. The fbe is a national organisation, with branches across the UK and is the longest established networking group for the property, development and construction industries. As well as running the annual awards scheme, the organisation also organises a number of social and other events. The East Midlands branch covers Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire.
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Nick Knowles to open the National Construction Academy
THE NATIONAL Construction Academy (NCA) is set to be officially opened by television personality Nick Knowles on the 14th October 2016. The ceremony will feature a schedule of events culminating with Knowles demolishing a wall to officially declare the academy on 20 Downing Road in Derby city centre open. The academy has been set up to address the skills shortage in the construction industry through the delivery of high quality, industry-focused apprenticeship programmes. Knowles is a strong supporter of the academy having recently taken up the role of President of NCA. He has used his experience of the industry to influence the development of the programmes. Ian Hodgkinson, co-founder of NCA, said: “It is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the progress made so far. We welcome all employers and young people to attend to give them the opportunity to see the fantastic opportunities available within the building trade for apprentices and employers who embrace apprenticeships to grow their business”. The academy currently offers a traineeship and apprenticeship in bricklaying to “Fast Track” candidates into the construction trade. NCA is part of Aspire Achieve Advance (3AAA) – an Ofsted Grade 1 training provider operating on a national basis. 3aaa has its headquarters in Derby and works with young people and employers in the Midlands.
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