Ambitious Ridge partners with Place to expand in North

The Yorkshire-based contractor has filed a notice of its intention to appoint administrators, a move that will impact schemes both sides of the Pennines.

Steve Lynn will head up the construction business across the two patches, succeeding Dan Doherty, who is retiring. 

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced his cabinet, with Angela Rayner set to lead the Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government for a second time and Matthew Pennycook to remain as housing minister.

The Department for Education-backed programme aims to ensure education and training providers are better aligned with the requirements of local businesses, helping to address skills shortages and support economic growth.

Co-founder Tim Heatley is keen to ensure his company remains a disruptor and maintains its edge as it seeks to make a mark in all corners of the country backed by £860m of institutional firepower.

The development delivery firm has submitted plans to add a further 30 apartments to its rebranded Wellington Works development, taking the city centre scheme to 416 homes.

The 26-acre Aven Industrial Park, owned and managed by MCR Property Group, has welcomed Reconome Technologies, Scott Airbrush Work, Tools & Plant, and Toddler Play UK as new tenants.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham will begin his tenure at No10 today. Here are what senior figures in the built environment, local politics, and education want to see him prioritise.

The council’s strategy will guide future funding, planning decisions, and development contributions for the city’s facilities as the population is forecast to grow by almost 75,000 over that period.