Built Environment Networking Blog: North West News

Landmark £100m+ Prestwich Village regeneration plans submitted

Plans to transform the centre of Prestwich Village into a thriving heart of the community have been submitted to Bury Council. Prestwich Regeneration LLP – the joint venture between nationwide placemaker Muse and Bury Council – has lodged a planning application for the £100m+ regeneration of the Longfield Centre site. The ambitious plans are set […]

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Landmark agreement brings Hilton Hotel to St Helens Town Centre

St Helens Borough Council and ECF have signed a franchise agreement with Hilton, the leading global hospitality company, for a new 120-guest room Hampton by Hilton St Helens hotel. ECF, a partnership between Homes England, Legal & General and Muse, is delivering the project with the Council as part of a once-in-a-lifetime regeneration programme now […]

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Landsec acquires a 92% stake in Liverpool ONE shopping centre

Landsec announces that it has acquired a 92% stake in Liverpool ONE, one of the premier shopping centres in the UK, from a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (“ADIA”) (69%) and Grosvenor (23%) for an overall consideration of £490m. Of this total consideration, a payment of £35m to ADIA is deferred […]

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Landsec Considers Major Investment in Liverpool One Shopping Centre

Landsec, one of the UK’s leading Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), is reportedly eyeing a £350 million investment for a controlling 69% stake in Liverpool One, the prominent shopping centre in the heart of Liverpool. The stake is presently held by Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), which has engaged JLL to seek a buyer. Liverpool […]

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Laura Percy joins U+I to lead £1.5bn Mayfield project

With over 15 years’ experience in real estate investment and development, Laura brings a passion for long-term place curation to lead the team at Mayfield as the scheme builds on the successful delivery of Mayfield Park and moves towards its first phase of building development. Laura arrives with a wealth of experience and success in […]

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Leading Property Names form Partnership to Deliver Upper Brook Street Masterplan

McLaren Property, Property Alliance Group (Alliance), Moda Living and Kadans Science Partner are working collaboratively to deliver a masterplan vision for Upper Brook Street, Ardwick in Manchester. The parties involved are working with Manchester City Council, to transform the suite of sites and deliver an exemplary new neighbourhood for the city. The consortium has today […]

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Legacie Announces £200M Residential Project in Liverpool

Liverpool-based developer Legacie has revealed its ambitious plans for a £200 million residential project near Liverpool’s city centre. The Gateway scheme, designed by Falconer Chester Hall, will be situated on Leeds Street and will consist of 656 flats, ranging from one to three bedrooms. The development will feature four towers, each rising to 15 stories, […]

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Levelling up investment unlocks £300 million Blackpool regeneration

A significant regeneration project that will deliver new leisure facilities, create jobs, boost tourism, and help level up Blackpool has been announced by Michael Gove today (11 November 2022) in his first major intervention since being reappointed as Secretary of State for Levelling Up. The ambitious Blackpool Central project had stalled because there was no […]

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Liverpool Approves 250 Student Flats and 92 Affordable Homes

Liverpool City Council has approved two major housing projects: a 250-flat student accommodation scheme in the Fabric District and a 92-home affordable housing development in Speke. Student Accommodation in Fabric District Caro Developments and TJ Morris received approval to replace warehouses on Kempston Street with a three-to-seven-storey student accommodation block. Designed by Falconer Chester Hall, […]

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Liverpool City Council Seeks Feedback on 12,000-Home Housing Strategy

Liverpool City Council has launched a consultation on a new housing strategy aimed at delivering 12,000 homes over the next six years. This plan seeks to provide 2,000 homes annually and increase affordable housing availability across the city. The strategy, anticipated to trigger a £1bn housebuilding surge, includes a key goal of doubling the proportion […]

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