

New fund launched to help unlock housing development
Image: Stodmarsh Natural Nature Reserve, courtesy of Atkins/Natural England A new grant fund aimed at helping unlock housing development across parts of Kent affected by Nutrient Neutrality restrictions is now open for applications. Kent County Council (KCC) is inviting applications to the Kent Local Nutrient Mitigation Fund, which has been established following a £9.8 million government grant to support projects that reduce nutrient pollution in the Stodmarsh catchment. KCC


Planning success for St Botolph's Quarter in Colchester
Image: courtesy of LDA Design LDA Design has been talking about the recent planning permission given by Colchester City Council for a multi-million pound transformation of St Botolph’s Quarter in the centre of the city.. Colchester is Britain’s first city and the capital of Roman Britain and LDA Design says the plans for St Botolph’s Quarter celebrate this long history and support future growth: 'The plans include turning a car park into a lively new public plaza, St Botolph’