01 Housing Essex News

Read about our latest news and member developments

17/02/25

EDG supports Building New Communities

The Essex Developers Group is proud to be supporting the Building New Communities Conference again this year, as founding members we are excited to see the programme grow with an...

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18/12/24

Construction and Development (DPS)

South East Consortium launches new Construction and Development Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This DPS replaces the expiring New Build Framework we procured in 2020. It's been designed to help customers...

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15/11/24

Hollymead Square is a groundbreaking collaboration between The Hill Group, Clarion Housing Group and Octopus Energy

Hollymead Square, Newport is a groundbreaking collaboration between The Hill Group, Clarion Housing Group and Octopus Energy. Located in an idyllic rural setting, it is the UK’s largest and first...

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15/11/24

Moat are upgrading customers’ homes in Essex to be warmer and more energy efficient

In 2023, Moat Housing Association successfully secured over £6 million in funding from the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund and have invested around £10 million of their own funds into improving...

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06/11/24

Wildfell Open Day

Ground Control Evergreen Investment Fund were delighted to host the Essex Developers Group at their ‘Wildfell’ Open Day on the 24 October 2024. ‘Wildfell’, is ‘Biodiversity Net Gain’ in the...

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05/11/24

Lower Thames Crossing launches pilot skills hub

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LTC launched their pilot Skills Hub on 23 October designed  to give local businesses and people the skills needed to deliver the hashtag#LowerThamesCrossing and future projects. It will: ◾ Offer...

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15/10/24

Sempra Homes marks exciting milestone at Ghyllgrove Place in Basildon

Sempra Homes launched the first phase of its highly anticipated development, Ghyllgrove Place, in Basildon on Saturday 12th October. The new development features 34 brand-new, high-quality homes available through shared ownership and...

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25/09/24

The Brierley Paddocks development on Mersea Island, Essex, is a notable CHP project, offering 30 homes—24 affordable rentals and six shared ownership properties.

This was CHP’s first development on Mersea Island and its first partnership with City and Country. The development addresses local housing needs with high-quality, comfortable family-friendly homes that prioritise sustainability...

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06/09/24

Public Consultation Open for Essex Local Nature Recovery Strategy

The Essex Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) is open for public consultation until 25 October, giving everyone the chance to share their feedback. With our county's wildlife and habitats facing...

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22/05/24

Silver Band Close, Boxted, Colchester

Underutilised land at Boxted has been transformed into a vibrant development of seven new build affordable homes, comprising one-, two-, and four-bedroom bungalows and maisonettes. These homes prioritise accessibility and...

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