Manchester City Council Set to Approve 1,000 home Regeneration Sep 4, 2024 Manchester City Council is preparing to approve a major regeneration plan for the Grey Mare Lane estate in East Manchester, which could see around 1,000 new homes delivered. The strategy, designed by BDP, is expected to guide the future redevelopment of the 57-acre site, located near the Etihad Stadium in Beswick. The plan, which has […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Liverpool Seeks Development Partner Sep 3, 2024 Liverpool City Council is in search of a development partner to transform the 28-acre Festival Gardens site, with the goal of awarding the contract by October 2025. The brownfield site, located just ten minutes from Liverpool city centre, is a key component of the city’s broader housing strategy. The site, which has been earmarked for […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
KKR and Mirastar Acquire Northern Logistics Portfolio Sep 3, 2024 KKR and Mirastar have acquired five logistics units across Sheffield, Salford, Crewe, and Liverpool, totalling 890,000 sq ft. The largest unit, a 346,000 sq ft facility in Sheffield, is leased to Advanced Supply Chain Group. The assets were developed by PLP UK Logistics Venture 1, backed by investors like Ivanhoé Cambridge and The Peel Group. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
GMPF Provides £31.3m Loan to Support Housing Developments in Bolton and Halifax Aug 30, 2024 The Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) has granted a £31.3 million loan to support two major housing projects by Placefirst in Bolton and Halifax. The developments, Deansgate Gardens in Bolton and Cow Green in Halifax, will collectively deliver 289 all-electric homes, powered by solar panels and air-source heat pumps. Construction has already commenced on both […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Planning approved for landmark 251-bed aparthotel in Manchester Piccadilly Aug 29, 2024 Proposals for the development of a landmark 251-bed aparthotel offering high-quality accommodation and public facilities in central Manchester, have been approved by Manchester City Council. Bennetts Associates was appointed as architect and principal designer for the scheme, which encompasses the Grade II Listed former Union Bank building and an adjacent ‘gap site’, a vacant and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Manchester City Council to Sell Prime Development Sites in Northern Quarter and Hulme Aug 29, 2024 Manchester City Council is set to launch the sale of two key development sites, including the Church Street multi-storey car park in the Northern Quarter and a 2.8-acre plot in Hulme previously intended for UKFast offices. The Church Street car park, a four-level facility located between Church Street and Tib Street, sits at the gateway […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Solar farm proposed to support Blackpool Airport Aug 29, 2024 Initial proposals for a solar farm on land south of Blackpool Airport’s main runway have been submitted to Fylde Council. The proposed 20MVA solar farm would allow the airport to generate its own renewable electricity, reducing energy bills and its carbon footprint, while also enabling Blackpool Council to reduce its overall net electricity consumption by […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
750 New Homes to be Built on Former Greater Manchester Police Site in Stretford Aug 28, 2024 A deal has been finalised for the development of around 750 new homes on the former Greater Manchester Police headquarters site in Stretford. The 9.5-acre site will be transformed through a joint venture between international property developer FEC (Far East Consortium), Trafford Council, and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). The redevelopment will include 25% […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Salford Council Edges Closer to Full Ownership of Community Stadium Aug 27, 2024 Salford City Council is nearing the final stages of acquiring full ownership of Salford Community Stadium, home to the Salford Red Devils and Sale Sharks. Currently, the council holds a 50% stake in the stadium, but after a decision in February to take complete control, the buyout from its partner, Peel, is expected to be […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
St Helens Council Moves to Demolish School Aug 27, 2024 St Helens Council is set to decide on an application to demolish the long-abandoned Penkford School in Newton-le-Willows. The school is situated at the corner of Wharf Road and Common Road, has deteriorated significantly since its closure. The demolition plan includes removing all buildings on the site, but the foundations, car parks, and service roads […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
