Defence
Plan to modernise defence estate released
6 Mar 19
The Ministry of Defence has promised to invest £1.5Bn into modernising the UK's defence estate.
Milestone achieved at Mytholmroyd flood defences
20 Feb 19
The first milestone has been achieved at the Mytholmroyd flood defence project.
Second phase of construction on Worthy Down begins
19 Feb 19
The second phase of work on renovating Worthy Down Barracks in Hampshire has begun.
Partnership between Homes England and the MOD will release land for development
18 Feb 19
A new partnership between Homes England and the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) will develop land being released by the MOD.
Lincoln flood defences improved
1 Feb 19
Work has been carried out to the Branston Island flood reservoir.
Second phase of Leeds flood defences
12 Dec 18
The second phase will see £112M of flood prevention measures along the River Aire.
Contract awarded to resurface RAF Northolt runway
30 Oct 18
£23 million contract will upgrade the existing runway and improve drainage.
Sub sailors closer to home at HMNB Clyde
4 Sep 18
Sailors to find improved housing at Her Majesty's Naval Base Clyde.
£42M Tidal Flood Scheme for Hull
29 Aug 18
Proposals for a multi-million pound flood defence scheme for Hull have been released. The proposals, which make up the Humber Hull Frontage Improvement Scheme, will better protect the area from flooding, saving thousands of homes from the trauma and costs of a flood. Permission is being sought from Hull’s planning
Alien invaders ahead! Are your defences secure?
16 Aug 18
Himalayan balsam and Japanese knotweed are two of the most feared and well known invaders.
