Lovell, THT to form Clitheroe homes JV

Construction has begun on site at East, an 18-acre development off the M6 to the north-east of the city.

The steel frame specialist has completed a 20,000 sq ft building at Whitehills Business Park in Blackpool for the Lancastrian developer and investor. 

The £25m project, delivered by developer Luneside East and built by Eric Wright Construction, comprises 431 student bedrooms and occupies a three-acre site on the River Lune in Lancaster. 

Blackpool-based housebuilder Breck Homes has started construction of 55 homes off Westfield Road in Wyre.

Construction work has been completed on Lighthouse View, a £12m extra care scheme comprising 72 apartments.

Eric Wright Construction has started building a 40,000 sq ft facility for carbon fibre products manufacturer Multi-Ply Components at Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone.

The developer has secured approval to develop 294 flats across four blocks in the city centre, as part of its strategy to deliver 1,500 homes in the UK by 2025.

The Preston-based contractor said its “strong financial position” would help it adjust to market changes caused by the pandemic, after it reported a 23% drop in pre-tax profit for the year ended 31 December 2019. 

Main contractor Collinson Construction has finished building a 9,500 sq ft modular arts and music centre for Morecambe Bay Academy.