Building Briefs - November 5th

• Livingston Trade Park secures two new tenants

Developed by Chancerygate, the Park was acquired by Northwood Investors earlier this year, as part of a portfolio of 11 estates. The flexible industrial and warehouse units have been finished to a shell specification, which enables occupiers to undertake their own fit out to suit their specific occupational needs.

Featuring a total of eight units, City Plumbing will occupy Unit 27 (5,103 sq ft), with IOC Anabtawi moving into Unit 25 (3,638 sq ft). The remaining six units range from 3,582 to 10,282 sq ft, with a quoting rent of £9 sq ft.

The project has been designed to achieve a reduction of an 18.8% in CO2 emissions over 2013 Buildings Regulations, which will help reduce tenants’ occupation costs.

• Plans taking shape for replacement Whitecraig Primary School

Proposals for a replacement Whitecraig Primary School are progressing with an initial online consultation event to be held on November 26.

Construction of a new school, to replace the existing building nearby, is being supported through the Scottish Government’s Infrastructure Investment Plan.

The new school will include modern teaching facilities in a high-quality learning environment, as well as space for community use.

East Lothian Council is keen to gain feedback on the proposals as an early stage of the planning process. Comments gathered on the recently-published Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) will be used to inform the final planning application, which is expected to be submitted later will also be the subject of a more detailed consultation. 

Participants can register their interest in advance by emailing panwhitecraigps@eastlothian.gov.uk.

The proposal and consultation details will be available at www.eastlothianconsultations.co.uk from November 29 to December 10.

• Angus Council unveils Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan

Angus Council has unveiled its Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan (SECAP) to support the region in its commitment to sustainable development, environmental management, and the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Recognising the scale and urgency of the climate emergency, the council was supported by smart cities consultants Urban Foresight to create the plan.

The SECP provides a roadmap, highlighting key opportunity areas where Angus can reduce Green House Gas emissions, create potential adaptation actions in response to climate change and measures to provide sustainable, affordable, and secure access to energy.

Following consultation with key stakeholders within Angus Council, community groups, businesses and third sector organisations, a series of deliverable actions have been set throughout the six key sectors including Buildings, Energy, Transport, Land Use & Forestry, Agriculture & Food, and Waste in addition to Governance and Process actions.

A full review of the Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan actions will take place every two years to monitor progress, reflecting on technological innovations, changing market conditions and the latest environmental best practice to ensure national targets are met.

• JR Homes launches second pocket of homes at Almondvale Gardens

JR Homes – the private housing division of renowned building and construction specialist, The JR Group ­– has released its second pocket of homes for sale at its development in Blackburn, West Lothian, following a surge in interest in the first release.

Almondvale Garden comprises a contemporary collection of seven three- and four-bedroom homes set in the green tree-lined surroundings of the rural West Lothian location.

Selling via agent Rettie & Co, the homebuilder has released three more new homes (plots two, five and seven) onto the market in a bid to meet the high levels of interest it is receiving from potential purchasers.

• MKM launches search for 2021 Christmas card

MKM Building Supplies is launching a competition inviting children from across the UK to design its official Christmas card.

To kick off the competition, MKM is inviting tradespeople to get their children involved by designing a card that shows what Christmas spirit means to them. Children can enter the competition by creating a design on the competition theme ‘The Spirit of Christmas’.

The designs are to be created using an A4 size of paper or a computer and should then be submitted as a photograph, scanned copy or computer file in JPEG or PDF format.  The winning design will appear on Christmas cards sent to MKM customers, suppliers and partners.

The competition will accept entries in three age categories, 0-5, 6-10, 11-16 and the winner of each category will get £100 in vouchers and one of the winners will see their design in print on 10,000 Christmas cards.

The competition deadline is November 14. Entries need to include the name, age as of December 1, and date of birth of the enterer as well as a guardian’s address, email and contact number.

To enter or find out more visit https://mkm.bs/christmas-card or email christmascard@mkmbs.co.uk.