Anglian Water plans to build a major reservoir in Lincolnshire, with construction potentially beginning in 2031, pending regulatory approval. The proposed site is located south of Sleaford, near the villages of Scredington and Burton Pedwardine.

The project aims to secure long-term water supply for approximately 750,000 homes across the region. If approved, it would result in the flooding of around five square kilometres of land and the loss of at least 15 homes and farms.

Initial survey work is set to begin shortly, although Anglian Water has clarified that this does not mark the start of construction. The utility provider is continuing to develop its plans to submit a formal application in 2028 through the development consent order process.

The proposal has received political support, including from Chancellor Rachel Reeves, signaling broader government interest in strengthening the UK’s water infrastructure. For B2B stakeholders, the project represents a significant opportunity across construction, engineering, environmental consultancy, and utility supply chains.

Scarborough’s Brunswick shopping centre will begin transforming into a leisure and entertainment complex called Square One (SQ1) this autumn, and completion is expected by spring 2027.

Scarborough Group International (SGI) is leading the project, which is finalising the design and technical phases ahead of construction. SQ1 will feature a flagship ODEON Luxe cinema alongside a mix of food and leisure operators and aim to enhance connectivity between the town centre and the seafront.

The redevelopment will retain active high-street frontage and is intended to stimulate wider investment in the town. SGI is currently in advanced negotiations with several commercial tenants and will confirm additional occupiers in the coming months.

The scheme is being developed in collaboration with North Yorkshire Council and other public sector bodies. Its long-term strategy is to support economic and social regeneration in Scarborough.

Construction has begun on a £12 million industrial development in Barnsley. The development aims to support growing local businesses and attract new investment to the area.

Named Kestrel Park, the project will deliver over 77,000 sq ft of industrial and trade space across seven units ranging from 3,000 to 21,500 sq ft. It is located near Hoyland, just off Junction 36 of the M1, offering strong regional connectivity.

The site is being delivered by Carnell Management Services (CMS), with support from Barnsley Council’s Property Investment Fund and £3 million from the South Yorkshire Jessica Fund, part of the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority. It also sits within the South Yorkshire Investment Zone.

Contractor BDB Design Build is leading the construction. All units are set to meet BREEAM ‘Very Good’ sustainability standards. Features will include solar panels, EV charging stations, LED lighting, cycle parking, and fully fitted offices.

Once complete, the scheme is expected to create around 185 jobs and provide much-needed industrial space for expanding SMEs and new entrants to the Barnsley market.

Plans to expand a green skills training centre in North East Lincolnshire have been approved. The development will enhance the region’s ability to meet the UK’s net-zero infrastructure needs. Located at the Catch site in Stallingborough, the expansion will introduce an industrial decarbonisation centre alongside a renewable energy training facility.

The two new facilities, expected to open by 2026, are designed to address the increasing demand for skilled workers in the green energy sector. The renewable energy centre will feature classrooms and specialised workshops for practical training, while the decarbonisation centre will provide lecture theatres and office spaces to support educational activities.

The Catch organisation began its apprenticeships programme in 2021 and aims to train 1,000 apprentices annually by 2030. Key partners such as Associated British Ports and Humber Freeport support the initiative. The development is part of a broader push to equip the workforce with the skills needed to support the decarbonisation of the Humber region’s industrial base.

This project aligns with the government’s commitment to invest in green skills training, fostering new jobs in clean energy sectors across key regions, including North East Lincolnshire, Aberdeen, Cheshire, and Pembrokeshire. The new facilities are critical in supporting the transition to a net-zero economy.