Earlier this summer, we shared the news that Sheriff Construction was supporting local charity, The Level Trust, with a company donation and school uniform drive. Thanks to the generosity of our team, we’re delighted to have collected a fantastic selection of good-quality pre-loved and new school uniform, which we’ll be delivering to the charity this week.
The new school year may already be underway but, as any parent knows, children don’t stop growing once September arrives! We’re therefore confident these donations will soon be put to good use, helping local families with the ongoing cost of keeping their children properly equipped for school. Read on to find out more about The Level Trust and why Sheriff decided to support its work.
As children across the country head back to school this week, many adults will also be settling back into familiar routines after the summer. It might not mean buying a new pencil case or packing a school bag, but this time of year can still be a useful prompt to think about learning.
What could you improve? What new skill would make your job easier? Is there something you would like to understand better, or perhaps a role you would like to work towards in the future? Would a return to formal education help you achieve your goals, or could you get there through small, practical steps taken over time? Explore these ideas further by reading this week’s blog.
The Government has published its long-awaited new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), introducing another significant set of changes to England’s planning system.
There have already been plenty of headlines about a new ‘default yes’ for development around railway stations, greater support for housebuilding and plans to make the planning system simpler and more consistent. But what exactly is the NPPF – and what could the latest changes mean for housing development in England? Keep reading for a summary at some of the key things worth knowing.
After weeks of hot, dry weather, recent wildfires across the UK have provided a stark reminder of just how quickly fire can take hold. And while temperatures may be starting to fall, large parts of England remain affected by drought, leaving ground and vegetation exceptionally dry.
Construction sites always carry potential fire risks, but these conditions provide another reason to take a fresh look at how those risks are being managed. With much of the country still tinder dry, read on as we look at some of the most common causes of construction site fires and the practical steps that can help prevent them.