Estates: Latest news
Notice of Permit Office closures: Easter Bank Holiday 2026
The Permit Office will be closed from Thursday 2 April and will reopen on Tuesday 7 April 2026 for the Easter Bank Holiday period.
Please make sure you submit planned work permit requests early and know who to contact for emergency permits.
Lynchgate car park: Lift unavailable on 7 April
Due to essential works on the electrical distribution panel, the lift in the Lynchgate car park will be out of service on the 7 April 2026. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience while these works are carried out.
Kirby Corner Car Park: Lift and EV Units unavailable on 21 March
Due to essential works on the electrical distribution panel, the lift and EV units in the Kirby Corner car park will be out of service on the 21 March 2026. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience while these works are carried out.
Teamwork delivers another safe and successful lab shutdown
Estates' Maintenance teams, together with colleagues from across the University, have successfully completed the latest biannual Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) shutdown of the CL3 laboratory at Gibbet Hill.
This is a legally required programme planned every six months to ensure the University's high鈥慶ontainment facilities are kept safe, compliant and operating as designed.
Important reminder from the Permit Office
Do you request or return permits as part of your role?
The Permit Office has issued important reminders about submitting permit applications and returning completed permits.
If you use the INVIDA system, please make sure you're following the correct processes. Keeping to notice periods and returning signed-off permits on time helps maintain safe, compliant and efficient working across Estates.
Visit the Permit Office webpageLink opens in a new window for more information.