Buildings

South Norfolk Council has confirmed full planning consent for Diss. The former John Grose site is planned for a separate new leisure building; the earlier committee decision and completed Swim Centre refurbishment are distinct, and construction has not been confirmed.

Stepnell has detailed work on Leicester’s completed diabetes research extension. The £5.5m refurbishment and three-storey addition were delivered within an operating hospital, using managed deliveries, an electrical diversion and infection-control measures.

Eric Wright marks structural progress on Leyland Market redevelopment works. Its £22m package covers refurbishment of the existing market hall, new commercial buildings, public realm and 16 apartments; the wider Town Deal is £34m.

BSR has launched free guidance for England’s high-rise building managers. The toolkit combines safety case reporting, remediation, resident engagement and training resources for duty holders responsible for thousands of occupied residential buildings.

Government has allocated funding for repairs at historic English buildings. More than £41m will support 74 heritage and faith sites, including churches, former civic buildings, castles and historic properties requiring structural and fabric conservation.

Broadacres has begun construction at two North Yorkshire village sites. The 26 affordable homes at Hunmanby and Shipton by Beningbrough are supported by £875,000 from North Yorkshire Council’s second-home council tax premium.

Derby’s Becketwell development has been selected for national railway headquarters. The proposed eight-storey office will accommodate up to 450 Great British Railways staff, although planning and funding arrangements remain outstanding.

Galliford Try has begun building Forestdale Primary School in Birmingham. The £10.3m replacement will accommodate primary pupils, nursery children and specialist education provision at the former North Worcestershire Golf Club site.

Chancerygate and CBRE Investment Management have completed The Works, Croydon. The former gasworks site now provides 15 industrial units with rooftop solar, electric vehicle charging and flexible accommodation for smaller occupiers.