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Highways UK Day 1 is open! What you can learn and do at the Thrive stand: ◾ Learn about the latest trends and benchmarks in social value ◾ Get advice from social value experts ◾ Ask questions ◾ Clarify anything that's still unclear How YOU can benefit from visiting Thrive at Highways UK: ◾#Bid Professionals: Learn how Thrive can help you win more bids. ◾#CSR, #ESG and #SocialValue professionals: Learn how Thrive can help you deliver on your social value commitments. ◾ Managers and Executives: Learn how Thrive can help you improve company culture, win more bids, and deliver real impact. We are at stand 74! Discover how Thrive can help you to capture, measure, and amplify your social value with engaging dashboards and social value reports at Highways UK! Chris Cree◾Dylan Edgar ◾ Neil Macdonald ◾ Christopher Lunt ◾ Mark Batley ◾Claire Torrens #HUK24 #highwaysuk #nationalhighways #socialimpact

The 2024 general election has brought about a critical turning point for the housing sector. With Labour's policy vision, the potential for transformative change in social housing, renters’ rights, and sustainable development is here. But how can we seize this moment and tackle the multifaceted housing crisis head-on? Our new mindmap lays out the comprehensive strategies discussed in our latest roundtable, focusing on empowering local authorities, building collaborative partnerships, closing the skills gap, and embracing sustainability. From innovative ‘buy and repair’ schemes to diversifying the construction workforce and integrating smart technology, this is a roadmap for a resilient, inclusive housing future. 🏘️💡 It’s time to move beyond traditional approaches and think boldly. Let’s reimagine housing delivery as an essential part of thriving, sustainable communities. Are we ready to answer this call to action? Explore our mindmap for key insights and join the conversation on the future of housing. To continue being part of these impactful discussions and access exclusive insights, reach out to us about Connex Leadership Networks membership at hello@connexleadershipnetworks.co.uk. #HousingFuture #Leadership #Collaboration #SustainableCommunities #ConnexLeadership #PostElectionHousing #InnovationInHousing 

What do ‘good’ new communities look like? And, more importantly, how can we work together to deliver them? Last month, in the midst of Budget speculation and progress from government on its plans for a ‘generation of new towns’, Stantec assembled a roundtable of leading voices and decision-makers to address these questions. We welcomed UK Chief Planner Joanna Averley and Chris Curtis, MP for Milton Keynes North, as well as figures from across investment, housebuilding, development, and advisory sectors, and local authorities. What we established was the importance of delivering not just the housing numbers, but also the quality of place we all aspire to. Communities which embed social infrastructure, connectivity, green space, character, wellbeing and a sense of place. Read more about the takeaways from Stantec’s Hannah Leary, Planning Director, and Michael Parkinson, Director, in this blog: https://ow.ly/a0AI50U7Ouo What do you think we need from new communities? Share your reactions and ideas in the comments. #NewCommunities #NewTowns

🤝 Business as usual isn’t working, and up and down the country there are millions of us working for organisations showing that another way of doing business is possible – one that puts people, communities and the planet first. ✍️ If you believe that mission-led businesses like community businesses are vital to building a stronger, fairer, greener UK economy, then join hundreds of us and sign and share our @FutureEconomyUK mission statement 👇 👇 https://lnkd.in/eyeMZ-_b 💪 Let’s push community businesses up the #GeneralElection agenda! #FixingTheFuture

We are pleased to share our FY24 annual report with highlights including: - $50.7m dividend to @Christchurch City Council, up from $32.4 m in FY23 - Portfolio value increased from $3.2b in FY23 to $3.5b in FY24 - Normalised NPAT $111 million, compared to $99 million in FY23 - Measured and reported the Group’s gender pay gap for the first time - On track to release first Climate Statement on 31 October 2024 Bryan Pearson, CCHL Chair, says: “Against the backdrop of a challenging year for the CCHL subsidiaries we are pleased to report the solid operating performances which have enabled increased returns to Council. “The CCHL Group is a large employer and provider of essential infrastructure assets and services with a strong commitment to creating value beyond financial returns. This acknowledges the large economic, environmental, and social footprint of the Group and we have advanced the associated key impact work-streams during the year.” Pearson says ““As CCHL contemplates the next 30 years, we are mindful of the broadened expectations of CCHL as custodian of the wider Group and the significant operating challenges ahead. We are evolving in response to this changing environment, meeting Council’s expectations and the needs of the subsidiaries while retaining our social license with the communities we all serve.” This new environment will require a more active approach to managing the CCHL Group and a commitment to stronger connections with Council and the subsidiary companies which we look forward to nurturing in the year ahead.” We thank Council, as well as our partners, suppliers and subsidiary companies for their support and commitment to CCHL. Orion NZ Ltd, Enable Fibre Broadband, Lyttelton Port Company, Christchurch International Airport Limited, Citycare Group, EcoCentral Read more in our FY24 Annual Report: https://lnkd.in/g28-TrqW

West Sussex County Council and South East Water UK aren't the only organisations reaping the benefits of digital collaboration. OCU, Openreach and Ealing Council (London Borough of Ealing) have been trialling a Flexi Permitting approach for fibre roll out, using Causeway one.network's Plan Share solution. The results speak for themselves: ✅ 32% network occupancy reduction ✅ 9 hours saved on permit planning ✅ Strengthened working relationships ✅ Boosted collaborative works between promoters ✅ No complaints or public enquiries throughout ✅ 125% increase in Total Homes Passed efficiency ✅ 36 USRNs covered in just 41 working days ✅ 62.5% reduction in carbon emissions Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/e5E2UafM

It's encouraging to see key stakeholders discuss the need for certainty and clarity from the government around the transition to the Future Homes Standard at the Future Homes Conference 2024 yesterday. We are excited to contribute to the future of homes that are zero-carbon ready with our sustainable heating solutions. #zerocarbonhomes #sustainableheating #zerocarbonheating #heatpumps #nibeheatpumps

Advance Housing, Inc. a dedicated organisation, was grappling with outdated systems across 60 sites, leading to inefficiencies and billing complexities. They needed a robust solution to streamline operations and improve service delivery. That's where Britannic stepped in! We provided a managed wide area network and a centralised communications platform, seamlessly integrating their operations. This upgrade simplified billing processes and significantly enhanced service delivery. With the new Social Housing Regulation Act 2023 on the horizon, Advance Housing is well-prepared to meet these new regulations, thanks to the foundation we helped them build. Ready to achieve greatness? 🌟 Read the full story on how we helped Advance Housing and Support: https://bit.ly/3YjSFjD #HousingAssociations #SuccessStory #BusinessDve #SocialHousingRegulations #AdvanceHousing #TransformingLives

📄 With a #GeneralElection on the horizon, how should a new government tackle the interlinked challenges faced by the UK #builtenvironment? With our Cost of Poor Housing report finding England’s poor quality homes cost the #NHS £1bn a year, our 2024 BRE Manifesto lays out plans for the research, development, delivery and leadership required to transform building standards and meet the UK #netzero commitments. 🔊"To solve the dual challenge of #decarbonising the sector while also fixing the #housing shortage, a new government needs to commit to proposals which take a holistic approach to the problem, ensuring outcomes are improved for individuals, communities, and the wider UK economy," said our CEO Gillian Charlesworth. More by Andrew Cameron-Smith for Unlock Net Zero: https://lnkd.in/dqb7WVuN Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Careers at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Department of Health and Social Care #netzero #builtenvironment #construction #sustainability

I’ve signed this because I believe in a different way of doing business. At intoBodmin we’re demonstrating every day that putting people, communities, and the planet first is not only possible but essential. We need the next government to recognise and support mission-led businesses like ours. #FixingTheFuture