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Training opportunities in Erith kick started as first apprentices hired for Park East development

29 OCTOBER 2019

The first local apprentices have been hired to help regenerate the Park East site in Erith as Wates Residential supports a further seven people with its Building Futures training programme, also held last week in Erith.

Wates Residential invests £12.9 million in Gosport economy through Daedalus Village project

25 OCTOBER 2019

Wates Residential has invested over £12.9 million in the Gosport economy in just one year through its work at Daedalus Village in Lee-on-the-Solent.

Wates FM secures first public sector contract in strategic growth plans

23 OCTOBER 2019

Wates FM has secured a new contract to deliver a one-stop maintenance service on behalf of West Midlands Police, becoming the first public sector appointment for the recently launched business.

First plans approved for London's £1bn regeneration project

15 OCTOBER 2019

The first plans for a £1 billion housing regeneration scheme in London have been approved, marking a significant step forward for the flagship home building programme.

Work begins on 149 new council homes in Harlesden

14 OCTOBER 2019

The ground was officially broken as works commenced on 149 new homes for families at Knowles House, Harlesden.

Free business course sees success for local entrepreneurs

26 SEPTEMBER 2019

Dozens of budding entrepreneurs from Havering and East London have successfully set up new businesses and kick started their careers after completing a free business training course.

Funding boost for renewable energy housing scheme

25 SEPTEMBER 2019

Plans to develop more than 200 low carbon homes in the east of the city have been awarded Welsh Government grant funding.

Orbit and Wates Residential celebrate completion of award-winning Erith Park development

17 SEPTEMBER 2019

Orbit and Wates Residential celebrated the completion of Erith Park development, in south east London, with a community party. Erith Park won a prestigious RICS award for best London Regeneration Project in 2016.

Wates Living Space to grow London portfolio with Tower Hamlets appointment

16 SEPTEMBER 2019

Wates Living Space has been appointed to the Tower Hamlets Homes Block Refurbishment framework, a four-year pipeline of housing refurbishment works in East London.

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