North West and North Wales industry welcome Government’s £20bn investment commitment Mar 15, 2023 The UK has secured its position as a world leader in carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology through projects such as HyNet after news of a £20bn Government investment. HyNet, which is ready to start getting shovels in the ground in 2024, will enable the decarbonisation of vital industries such as cement, refining, chemicals, glass […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Northern business leaders back an underground NPR-HS2 Piccadilly station Jun 5, 2023 Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham and Manchester City Council Leader Bev Craig have been backed by the leading businesses of the North of England in their call for Government to deliver the optimal form of high-speed rail to Manchester with a new underground Northern Powerhouse Rail-HS2 through station at Piccadilly. Today (Monday 5 June), […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Northern Roots plans to be decided by councillors Oct 10, 2022 Plans for the UK’s biggest urban farm and eco-park in Oldham which leaders hope will attract 100,000 visitors a year are set to be decided soon. Officers are recommending approval for the first major phase of the Northern Roots project, which focuses on the top half of the 160-acre site in Snipe Clough. It will include […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Northstone and Torus reveal plans to deliver sustainable community of 100% affordable homes in Wigan Jan 18, 2024 Wigan is set to get a much-needed affordable homes boost thanks to a new £22 million deal between homebuilder Northstone and the region’s largest affordable housing provider Torus. Plans for the 113-home development off Stothert Street in Atherton – to be known as ‘Popple’ – were approved by Wigan Council last month. Now, a landmark […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Northstone secures £30m deal with NatWest to continue growth Jun 6, 2022 Northstone continues to make its mark in the North West property industry, securing a £30million Revolving Credit Facility with NatWest, allowing the company to grow at pace. The housebuilder is currently active on five sites, with a delivery pipeline of over 1,000 homes. As part of Peel L&P and with access to this new credit […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Northstone submits plans for 74-sustainable homes in Lancaster Aug 23, 2022 Detailed plans for 74 sustainable new homes in South Lancaster have been submitted by North West-based homebuilder Northstone. Development of the land to the west of Scotforth Road (A6) was previously given the green light by Lancaster City Council in April 2021. The Northstone team has now submitted a reserved matters application – confirming the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Octopus and New Care partner to develop £80m five asset care home portfolio Mar 22, 2022 On behalf of the New Care group, Knight Frank LLP has advised on a strategic funding partnership with Octopus Real Estate to finance the development of five future proof care homes valued at circa £80m. The care homes will be constructed by the McGoff Group and operated by New Care after practical completion. The fit […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Opportunity: Partners Sought for Major Redevelopment at Morecambe’s Frontierland Site Aug 1, 2024 Lancaster City Council is seeking business partners to redevelop the former Frontierland site on Marine Road Central in Morecambe. The council invites bids from commercial leisure, hospitality, and mixed-use developers to transform the seafront location into a vibrant leisure and hospitality destination. This redevelopment aims to leverage the anticipated influx of visitors from Eden Project […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Over 860 New Homes Planned on Former Fiddler’s Ferry Power Station Site Apr 11, 2024 In a major development for Warrington, plans have been laid out for the demolition of the remaining structures at Fiddler’s Ferry power station, paving the way for the construction of over 860 new homes. This initiative marks a transformative phase for the site, which ceased operations in March 2020 and was acquired by Peel NRE […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Oxenwood acquires Manchester logistics estate from pension fund in £19m deal May 30, 2022 Oxenwood Real Estate, the UK and European real estate investment management firm, has acquired a multi-let logistics estate near Manchester for £19 million. Located by junction 19 of the M60 orbital motorway in Middleton, four miles north east of Manchester, the 12-acre estate has been acquired from a retained pension fund client of CBRE Capital […] Posted by: Leon Newton Read more
Parkside submits reserved matters planning application Jun 5, 2023 Move marks significant next step in planning process. Parkside Regeneration, the joint venture between St Helens Borough Council and developer Langtree tasked with transforming the derelict former Parkside colliery in Newton-le-Willows, has confirmed submission of its reserved matters planning application for the first phase of development. The move is the next significant step in the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Peaks and Plains Housing Trust secures £72m funding from Aviva Investors Aug 25, 2022 Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc, announces it has completed a deal to provide £72.5 million in funding to Peaks & Plains Housing Trust (‘Peaks & Plains’), a social landlord based in Macclesfield, Cheshire. The agreement will enable Peaks & Plains, which manages over 5000 homes across East Cheshire and the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
