Fiddler’s Ferry Site to Transform into Vibrant Community with 860 New Homes Jan 16, 2024 Warrington’s Fiddler’s Ferry, a substantial brownfield site in the region, is on the cusp of a transformative redevelopment. The project, driven by the pressing need for various types of housing in the area, aims to alleviate the strain on local housing demands. A vast number of residents find themselves either on waiting lists or burdened […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Chancerygate submits plans for £15m, 59,500 sq ft urban logistics development in East Manchester Jan 15, 2024 Chancerygate has submitted plans to speculatively build 59,500 sq ft of Grade A urban logistics and industrial space in Clayton, East Manchester. Called Eastside, the proposed scheme will comprise nine units ranging from 4,000 sq ft to 14,000 sq ft available on a freehold or leasehold basis. The projected gross development value is approximately £15m. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Firethorn Trust expands presence with prime North West logistics acquisition Jan 10, 2024 Real estate investor and developer, Firethorn Trust, has acquired a 21.5-acre logistics asset in Warrington for an undisclosed sum. Located on Hardwick Grange, Woolston in Warrington, the property comprises three units totalling 432,166 sq ft, of an ambient storage facility, a cold store and ancillary office space. The property is fully let under a long-term […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Great Places launches consultation for ‘first of a kind’ purpose-built majority LGBTQ+ Extra Care housing scheme proposals Jan 4, 2024 Great Places Housing Group has launched a public consultation on its proposals for a plan to create the UK’s first purpose-built and co-produced majority LGBTQ+ Extra Care housing scheme in Whalley Range, south Manchester. The south Manchester-based housing association with extensive experience of designing, developing, and managing a wide variety of affordable general needs, supported […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Caledonian Leisure Expands with Blackpool Hotel Acquisition Jan 4, 2024 Caledonian Leisure, a domestic operator, has expanded its hotel portfolio with the acquisition of the well-known Liberty’s Hotel in Blackpool. The financial details of the transaction remain undisclosed. This acquisition marks the second addition to their portfolio, following their earlier purchase of the Claymore Hotel in Arrochar, Scotland. Situated on the Northern Promenade, the 67-room […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Salford City Council Opens Consultation for Local Plan Part Two, Opportunity for Developers Dec 20, 2023 Salford City Council is actively seeking public input for the second phase of its Local Plan, presenting a unique opportunity for developers to engage in the early stages of shaping the city’s future. This phase of the plan, building on the successful adoption of its first part, is critical in determining the direction of housing […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Conversation on plans for mixed-use neighbourhood in Stockport town centre to launch in new year Dec 19, 2023 Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) and the English Cities Fund (ECF) – a joint venture between Homes England, Muse and Legal & General – have announced that a first community conversation on the £250million plans to create an exciting mixed-use neighbourhood to the west of Stockport town centre, will launch in January 2024. Currently known […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Capital&Centric’s Manchester workspace restoration set for new year start as funding secured Dec 19, 2023 Capital&Centric’s restoration of a Grade II listed Manchester mill into creative workspaces will get underway in the new year. Their £7m plans for Neptune Mill in Piccadilly East – green lit by Manchester City Council earlier this year – have received funding support, with confirmation of a £3.8 million loan from the North West Evergreen […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Manchester’s Ambitious Plan to Revitalise Holt Town with Six Leading Firms Dec 18, 2023 In a move to rejuvenate Holt Town, Manchester City Council has meticulously selected six prominent firms to formulate a comprehensive 10-year development blueprint. This strategic plan is set to transform the 74-acre area, located between the city centre and Etihad Stadium, into a vibrant and productive space. Shortlisted for this substantial project are renowned entities […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Joint Venture Secures Stoke Property for £5.28 Million in Roadside Asset Expansion Dec 15, 2023 A joint venture established to develop a portfolio of UK roadside property assets has acquired a site in Stoke for £5.28m. The acquisition is the first for the joint venture between Barkby Group and Meadow Partners. Meadow acquired the asset in September 2023 and is selling it to the JV at cost. The acquisition will […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
