The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has welcomed the government’s decision to reinvest planning fees back into the planning system, addressing long-standing concerns about resource shortages in local planning departments. Dr Victoria Hills, Chief Executive of the Royal Town Planning Institute, described the proposals as having “the potential to fundamentally change how we plan our […]
Haringey Council Announces £1.5m Investment in Tottenham Parks
Eight parks in Tottenham are set to receive major improvements as part of a £1.5 million investment announced by Haringey Council. The significant funding boost will enhance facilities across several parks and recreation grounds in the east of the borough. Bruce Castle Park, Downhills Park, and Lordship Recreation Ground will each receive over £250,000 in […]
Shadow Housing Minister and Deputy Mayor of London to Headline UK Construction Week 2025
The UK’s largest construction industry event has announced its first slate of keynote speakers for 2025, including Shadow Housing Minister Kevin Hollinrake MP and London’s Deputy Mayor for Housing, Tom Copley. UK Construction Week (UKCW) London, celebrating its 10th anniversary, will take place at ExCeL London from May 7-9th. The event, which attracts over 18,000 […]
Heathrow’s Third Runway Plans Take Off with Multi-Billion Investment Promise
Britain’s largest airport has unveiled plans for its biggest-ever investment programme, signalling a major push forward with its controversial third runway project. The announcement, made today at British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant, comes just two weeks after receiving backing from the Chancellor. In a strategic move emphasising national benefits, Heathrow CEO Thomas Woldbye chose to announce […]
London Leads UK’s Booming Coworking Scene, But Brighton Takes Price Crown
London continues to dominate Britain’s flexible workspace market, hosting nearly a third of the nation’s coworking spaces, according to new data released by CoworkingCafe. However, the capital has been outpriced by Brighton and Hove in key categories, suggesting a shifting landscape in the UK’s flexible office sector. The research reveals that Greater London houses 895 […]
GRENFELL, COVID AND BREXIT – MONUMENTAL CHANGES
IN UKCW’S FIRST 10 YEARS As the UK’s biggest event for the built environment enters its 10th anniversary year, members of the UK Construction Week Advisory Board have been reflecting on some of the biggest impacts to the industry in the show’s first decade. The UKCW Advisory Board is a prestigious panel of top industry leaders, featuring […]
Government’s Growth Plan Puts Heathrow Expansion Back on Runway
The controversial third runway at Heathrow Airport has received fresh backing from Chancellor Rachel Reeves, who promises to fast-track planning permission before the next election as part of an ambitious plan to kickstart Britain’s economy. In a bold move that puts her at odds with Labour’s London Mayor Sadiq Khan, Reeves announced support for expanding […]