Powell takes on the newly formed role at the construction company with more than 30 years of experience, having spent the last eight at Lowbury Construction.

Two new-build towers offering a combined 2,300 beds, replacing  the existing Cambridge Halls, go to committee next week recommended for approval.

Cut through the noise surrounding the latest regulations at this all-day workshop, where you will receive actionable advice on how to navigate each gateway more effectively.

The council’s cabinet will this week be asked to rubber-stamp a policy and funding commitment that will help it tackle a housing waiting list of 20,000 people.

Fusion Group has revealed its ambitions to build 826 student apartments at 10-12 Whitworth Street West, a site within spitting distance of Deansgate-Castlefield tram stop.

Lancaster City Council’s planning committee is likely to follow a recommendation to allow the development of the agricultural plot in Torrisholme.

The social enterprise reuses surplus materials from construction sites to create value from waste and has applied to set up a 20,000 sq ft showroom and 1,200 sq ft training centre in Carlisle.

The council has pledged to match funding of between £10,000 and £250,000 per project to help care home providers build 70 specialist bedrooms within four years.