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Solar energy project near Heckington moves to next approval stage

The proposed Beacon Fen Energy Park, a large-scale solar and battery storage development located 2.5 km north of Heckington, is advancing to the pre-examination...

145-home development near Leicester Forest East likely to proceed

A proposed housing development by Bloor Homes, involving 145 properties on the southern edge of Leicester Forest East, is expected to secure planning approval...

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Nottingham to receive £153m for energy efficiency upgrades

Nottingham is set to receive a £153 million investment to enhance energy efficiency across more than 2,500 homes. This initiative, backed by nearly £76...

Manufacturing

Travis Perkins sells staircase manufacturer

Travis Perkins, the Northampton-headquartered distributor of building materials, has sold its specialist floor kit, i-joist and staircase manufacturer Staircraft. Gait Consulting, which is majority owned...

Sentiment deteriorates across manufacturing sector as cost pressures strengthen and global outlook weakens

Manufacturing output volumes were broadly unchanged in the quarter to April, according to the CBI’s latest quarterly Industrial Trends Survey. While a broad range of...

Inquiry launched into rejected £200m Derbyshire incinerator plan

A public inquiry has begun into a rejected £200 million incinerator proposal in Derbyshire, with potential implications for regional waste management and infrastructure investment. R&P...

PepsiCo launches food waste and employment initiative in Leicestershire

PepsiCo is expanding a sustainability and employability initiative in Leicestershire, focusing on reducing food waste and creating local jobs. The company is strengthening its...

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Updated proposals shared for £20m Bulwell town centre improvements

Updated proposals are being shared as part of £20m improvements for Bulwell town centre. Nottingham City Council successfully bid for £19.8m from the previous government’s Levelling...

East Midlands property consultancy takes on 2,400-mile fundraising relay challenge

A property consultancy is marking its 25th anniversary with an ambitious charity challenge to tour its 25 offices in an epic journey across the...

Winvic announces ‘Beds for Beds’ charity partnership for UKREiiF

Northampton-headquartered Winvic Construction has announced its pavilion programme at UKREiiF next month and has a new partnership with Leeds-based charity Zarach. Partners joining Winvic in...

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