https://www.constructionlondon.co.uk https://www.construction.co.uk/construction-news/335940/kier-to-lead-design-for-heaton-park-metrolink-stop-upgrade https://www.construction.co.uk/construction-news/335940/kier-to-lead-design-for-heaton-park-metrolink-stop-upgrade Transport for Greater Manchester has appointed Kier to design a major upgrade of the Heaton Park Metrolink stop in Prestwich, focusing on accessibility and a better customer experience as part of the 16/10/2026 00:00:00 https://www.construction.co.uk/construction-news/335949/work-to-start-on-new-diss-leisure-centre-after-planning-green-light https://www.construction.co.uk/construction-news/335949/work-to-start-on-new-diss-leisure-centre-after-planning-green-light Construction of a new leisure centre in Diss is set to begin after the project secured full planning consent. The scheme will deliver up-to-date fitness facilities, a multi-use community room, soft 16/10/2026 00:00:00 https://www.construction.co.uk/construction-news/335952/historic-england-backs-next-stage-to-revive-kings-lynn-riverside-warehouse https://www.construction.co.uk/construction-news/335952/historic-england-backs-next-stage-to-revive-kings-lynn-riverside-warehouse Historic England has awarded a major grant from its Heritage at Risk Capital Fund to advance the regeneration of the Grade II-listed Sommerfeld & Thomas Warehouse in King%apos;s Lynn. The Borough Council 16/10/2026 00:00:00 https://www.construction.co.uk/construction-news/335948/tru-buys-biodiversity-units-from-leeds-city-council-to-enhance-local-woodlands https://www.construction.co.uk/construction-news/335948/tru-buys-biodiversity-units-from-leeds-city-council-to-enhance-local-woodlands The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) has purchased 26 biodiversity units from Leeds City Council to finance ecological improvements at Barnbow Woods and Barnbow Hall Woods. The scheme will deliver 8 16/10/2026 00:00:00 https://www.construction.co.uk/construction-news/335945/ground-broken-as-main-works-start-on-multi-million-pound-move-partington https://www.construction.co.uk/construction-news/335945/ground-broken-as-main-works-start-on-multi-million-pound-move-partington Speller Metcalfe has kicked off the main construction phase at move Partington, with drainage and foundation works now progressing after demolition, on a project supported by £18.3 million in Levellin 16/10/2026 00:00:00 https://www.construction.co.uk/construction-news/335941/plans-lodged-for-20-million-leisure-hub-at-bootle-golf-course-site https://www.construction.co.uk/construction-news/335941/plans-lodged-for-20-million-leisure-hub-at-bootle-golf-course-site A planning application has been filed for a new leisure development on land adjoining Bootle Golf Course, marking a further step towards the area’s regeneration. The submission advances Sefton Counci 16/10/2026 00:00:00 https://www.construction.co.uk/construction-news/335939/eccles-sewer-upgrade-hits-milestone-as-flood-resilience-works-complete https://www.construction.co.uk/construction-news/335939/eccles-sewer-upgrade-hits-milestone-as-flood-resilience-works-complete United Utilities has completed a key stage in its programme to cut flood risk in Eccles. Over the summer, teams installed an additional sewer along Peel Green Road to help protect nearby homes and bu 16/10/2026 00:00:00 https://www.construction.co.uk/construction-news/335938/piling-completion-marks-key-step-in-elland-and-west-vale-travel-upgrades https://www.construction.co.uk/construction-news/335938/piling-completion-marks-key-step-in-elland-and-west-vale-travel-upgrades A key phase of works to upgrade movement between Calderdale communities in Elland and West Vale has been achieved, with piling for the scheme now finished. Esh Construction started on site earlier th 16/10/2026 00:00:00 https://www.construction.co.uk/construction-news/335937/13m-section-106-boost-to-deliver-35-homes-in-cressing https://www.construction.co.uk/construction-news/335937/13m-section-106-boost-to-deliver-35-homes-in-cressing Developer contributions approved by Braintree District Council will fund extra social rent and shared ownership properties at Tye Green, ensuring the entire scheme is affordable. More than £1 million 16/10/2026 00:00:00 https://www.construction.co.uk/construction-news/335936/historic-england-backs-next-phase-of-prescot-picture-palace-restoration https://www.construction.co.uk/construction-news/335936/historic-england-backs-next-phase-of-prescot-picture-palace-restoration Fresh funding has been secured from Historic England to advance the next stage of restoration at the former Prescot Picture Palace. The support will enable further improvements to the Grade II-listed 16/10/2026 00:00:00