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Yorkshire Communities Granted Devolved Powers

The deal will create a new combined authority, with a directly elected mayor.

£85m Build-To-Rent Scheme To Go Ahead In Leeds

McLaren Living have been granted full planning permission for a residential scheme in the South Bank Regeneration area of Leeds.

Bid To Save Historic Lincolnshire Windmill

The historic Alford Windmill in the Lincolnshire Wolds is the subject of a rescue bid by East Lindsey District Council.

New ‘Smart’ Prison To Be Built In East Yorkshire

A contract has been signed with construction firm Kier to build a new ‘smart’ prison in Full Sutton, East Yorkshire.

£100m York Infrastructure Scheme Gets Underway

Contractors John Sisk & Son have started work on a £100m infrastructure project on a major brownfield site in York.

Plans For Lincoln Student Village Approved

The City of Lincoln Council has approved plans for a large student village to be built on a former factory site, Lincolnshire Live reports.

Leeds Has 6,700 Build-To-Rent Homes In Development

The build-to-rent (BTR) sector has grown hugely over the last couple of years, and Leeds has the second largest pipeline of new homes outside of London.

Developer Sought For Ambitious York Regeneration Site

A 45-hectare site next to York railway station is ready for the next phase in an ambitious regeneration plan.

Key Milestone For New Sheffield R&D Centre

The University of Sheffield’s new Sustainable Aviation Fuels Innovation Centre (SAF-IC) is a step nearer completion.

Nuclear Fusion Plant Could Be Built In Yorkshire

A prototype fusion energy plant could be built in East Yorkshire, bringing a huge economic boost to the region.

Next Submits Plans For Huge Wakefield Warehouse

Clothing retail giant Next have submitted plans for a substantial new warehouse development in West Yorkshire. Insider Media reports that the proposals are expected to be approved by Wakefield Council very shortly. Next already operate two warehouses in South Elmsall, and is looking to expand the facility.

Nuclear Reactor Factory Could Be Built In Yorkshire

Two potential sites in Yorkshire have been identified by Rolls Royce for the location of a small modular reactor factory. Yorkshire Live reports that the engineering giant launched a competition last year for developers to bid on their nuclear reactor project.

Former Scarborough School Set To Become Apartments

A grade II listed former school building is set to be converted into flats, Insider Media reports.

2,000 Affordable Homes To Be Built Across Yorkshire

Plans to build almost 2,000 affordable homes across Yorkshire have been revealed by the social housing provider WDH.

Refurbishment For Prestigious Leeds City Centre Building

The stunning Grade II listed Albion Court building in Leeds city centre is to undergo a £1m refurbishment, after being purchased by Glenbrook Investments of Manchester for £6.7m last September.

York Set For Zero Carbon Hotel Development

Helmsley Group are seeking planning permission for a six-storey zero carbon hotel in York, Insider Media reports.

New Housing Development For Eggborough

A development of 30 new properties is set to go ahead in North Yorkshire, after Jones Homes acquired a 3.47-acre site off Weeland Road in Eggborough.

1,000 Home Site To Be Developed In Leeds

Manchester based developer Cole Waterhouse has teamed up with US firm Tonia Investments to acquire a 3.8-acre brownfield site near to Leeds City centre

New Warehouse Development For West Yorkshire

A new warehouse development for West Yorkshire is set to go ahead, after detailed planning permission was awarded.