When Rachel Maclean became the new Housing Minister earlier this year, it prompted a lot of dissension as she was the sixth person in a year to have held the role. While the previous incumbents of the position have barely had time to let the ink dry on their contract, it is hoped that Ms … Continued
At LW Developments, we pride ourselves on building relationships, not just homes. Our people are important to us as they are the lifeblood of our family business. We thought we would kick off 2023 by introducing you to some of our key people. This month, we have been talking to Director Glenn Williamson. When did … Continued
The end of one year and the start of a new one is often a time for making decisions, for looking ahead and planning changes. They may be small – like joining a gym or giving up smoking – or something on a larger scale … changing career, starting up a business or looking to … Continued
No matter what your political preference may be, it is fair to say that the Government line-up has been pretty turbulent after Truss’ tenure lasted a mere 45 days. Now that Rishi Sunak has been established as the new Prime Minister, the hope is that he will remain in power for longer than a limp … Continued
Anyone who has not seen the screaming headlines about the forthcoming energy crisis must have been living under an (unheated) rock for the last few months. The press has repeatedly warned people of the impending price hike, which experts believe has been caused because of the Ukraine war and the pandemic. For most, the ‘whys’ … Continued
The construction industry has been adversely impacted over the past two years by a multitude of factors, including soaring inflation, the cost-of-living crisis and, not forgetting, COVID-19. Unprecedented disruption to global supply chains and subsequent shortages, delays and, ultimately, rises in material costs have all put pressure on a sector already struggling to deliver on … Continued
The Government has recently announced a levelling up plan aimed at transforming the UK, spreading opportunity and prosperity to more areas and closing the national income gap. The Levelling Up White Paper, which includes 12 national, cross-societal missions to be achieved by 2030, represents a long-term plan to see nationwide disparities narrow in regard to … Continued
As we reflect on two weeks in which leaders from around the world assembled in Glasgow for the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), the construction and built industry look to what they can do to help reduce carbon commissions in the UK. With the built environment contributing to 25 per cent of the … Continued
A funding scheme first launched in 2016 has been renewed to help build 10,000 new homes within the next four years. Founded by Lloyds Banking Group and Homes England, the Housing Growth Partnership II (HGP) provides British SME and regional housebuilders £300 million for extra development work. The deal has been forged to increase the … Continued
Hundreds of homes and a spectacular new football stadium will soon lay at the heart of a long-awaited new sports village at Cheshunt Football Club. After eight years in the planning process the green light was finally given in September 2021 for Cheshunt Sports Village when the council’s refusal was overturned in a public inquiry. … Continued