Salix Homes secures £1.2m to improve heating at Salford tower block trio 

Housing association Salix Homes has secured £1.2million in Government funding to support major improvements to heating systems at three of its tower blocks in Salford. Salix Homes, which owns more than 8,000 homes across Salford, is one of the recipients in the latest round of funding via the Government’s Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES), which provides financial support to improve the... View Article

Story Homes submits plans for 491 new homes in Kendal

May 2026, Kendal – Story Homes is pleased to announce the submission of a full planning application to Westmorland and Furness Council for a proposed residential development of 491 homes on land at Burton Road, Kendal. The site is identified as a ‘Broad Location’ for... View Article

Architect hails impact of business growth programme

A sustainable architectural practice has hailed the impact of a government programme designed to help businesses scale more sustainably. ARKHI, based in Alderley Edge, graduated from Help to Grow: Management, a course which helps leaders strengthen decision-making, improve operational resilience... View Article

BDP Appoints Benedict Zucchi as Chair

BDP, the original multidisciplinary house of design, has appointed Benedict Zucchi as Chair, effective from 1 July 2026, succeeding Chris Harding after nearly a decade in the role. The appointment comes at a time of continued evolution for the global... View Article