Central Government
1,000 flood schemes get go ahead
21 Apr 25
Over 1,000 flood schemes will be built or repaired to protect thousands of homes and businesses from the dangers of flooding.
North secures historic transport investment
17 Apr 25
The UK Government has unveiled a landmark transport funding package for the North of England.
Public land unlocked for new housing
16 Apr 25
The Government has announced the unlocking of surplus public land to allow thousands of new homes to be built.
OBR forecast sees housebuilding boost
15 Apr 25
An OBR forecast concludes housebuilding will be at its highest level in over 40 years as a result of UK government’s planning reforms by 2029/30.
Lower Thames Crossing development approved
10 Apr 25
The Lower Thames Crossing application has been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Transport.
Plan for change tackles pothole plague
9 Apr 25
The Prime Minister has told councils to prove their action on pothole plague to unlock extra cash and reveals £4.8Bn for major roads.
£2Bn investment to support social and affordable housing boost
7 Apr 25
Chancellor announces £2Bn injection of new grant funding to deliver up to 18,000 new social and affordable homes.
Environment Agency and Oxford City Council unlock growth
1 Apr 25
A partnership between the Environment Agency and Oxford City Council has secured the infrastructure needed to allow the development of around 18,000 new homes.
Great British Energy to cut bills for hospitals and schools
31 Mar 25
Hundreds of schools, NHS trusts and communities across the UK will benefit from new rooftop solar power and renewable schemes
