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Firm expands fleet as tighter emission rules loom

Firm expands fleet as tighter emission rules loom

12 March 2018

An asphalt maker has invested £7 million in a new fleet of vehicles amid proposals to extend London's low emission area.

Developers of Gibraltar Farm ask for more time

Developers of Gibraltar Farm ask for more time

09 March 2018

A dispute over land ownership has slowed down the development of 450 homes.

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Seafront hall future under scrutiny

Seafront hall future under scrutiny

07 March 2018

A call from the council for interest in developing a seafront hall has been met by dismay by a charity looking to transform the site.

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Apprentice scoops national prize

Apprentice scoops national prize

07 March 2018

A groundworks and construction apprentice has picked up a national award.

Homes plans on show at business site

Homes plans on show at business site

07 March 2018

More than 100 people came to a public exhibition on plans to build 28 houses on the site of a cladding firm in a rural village.

Town becoming 'swamped' by one-bed flats

Town becoming 'swamped' by one-bed flats

06 March 2018

Councillors fear too many one-bedroom flats are being built in a town centre after plans for a new block with no car parking were approved.

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Housing reforms will help solve shortage crisis, says PM

Housing reforms will help solve shortage crisis, says PM

05 March 2018

Developers will face action if they hoard land which has planning permission, Prime Minister Theresa May has warned.

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Warning over house-building targets

Warning over house-building targets

04 March 2018

Councils could be stripped of their powers to decide how many houses are built in their area, the government is warning.

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Villagers out in force against proposed 3.6m tonne sandpit

Villagers out in force against proposed 3.6m tonne sandpit

01 March 2018

Hundreds of villagers have rallied in opposition to a multi-million tonne sandpit proposed for the countryside.

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Bovis confident despite profit drop

Bovis confident despite profit drop

01 March 2018

Housebuilder Bovis Homes has seen annual profits fall by more than a quarter but has announced a programme of dividend hikes for shareholders.

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Electricals firm eyes Middle East

Electricals firm eyes Middle East

27 February 2018

An electrical contractor which has worked on the Shard has been bought by an engineering company opening up markets in the UAE.

Higher sale prices help boost profits at Persimmon

Higher sale prices help boost profits at Persimmon

27 February 2018

Developments in Kent were among "higher value sites" for housebuilder Persimmon as it reported profits close to £1 billion.

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Construction sparks traffic fears

Construction sparks traffic fears

27 February 2018

A developer hoping to build 200 homes has been urged to construct a through road before starting the work in order to ease congestion.

Housebuilder in takeover

Housebuilder in takeover

27 February 2018

A stock market-listed housebuilder is to buy another developer which focuses on constructing homes for people with disabilities or who cannot live ind

TV presenter to speak at expo

TV presenter to speak at expo

26 February 2018

Green living expert Dick Strawbridge will be the leading speaker at a property exhibition returning to Kent for its second year.

Homes plan would help charity

Homes plan would help charity

26 February 2018

A children's hospice could expand if plans for a housing development are agreed.

Garden city project needs permanent boss

Garden city project needs permanent boss

26 February 2018

An independent report into the team spearheading a garden city has found the failure to find a permanent boss is “undermining” its development.

Finances hit as firms 'delaying projects' over Brexit

Finances hit as firms 'delaying projects' over Brexit

24 February 2018

A building subcontractor revealed a fall in profits as many construction companies delayed work ahead of the EU referendum.

Stagecoach backs park and ride plan

Stagecoach backs park and ride plan

23 February 2018

Controversial plans to introduce a park and ride service as part of a 625-home development have been backed by a bus operator.

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Barratts rewards shareholders amid 'good demand'

Barratts rewards shareholders amid 'good demand'

21 February 2018

The UK's largest housbuilder, which has homes for sale at seven sites across Kent, is rewarding shareholders with a big boost to their dividend.

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