Built Environment Networking Blog: North West News

Referendum Announced for Adoption of Colne Neighbourhood Plan

Colne, Lancashire – The residents of Colne will have the opportunity to shape the future of their neighborhood as a referendum is set to be held on Thursday, July 20, 2023, to decide on the adoption of the Colne Neighbourhood Plan. The plan aims to empower Pendle Borough Council in making informed decisions regarding planning […]

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Revealed: The 20 English Towns and Cities to get 11,500 New Homes

The government has announced the 20 towns and cities poised to benefit from the construction of 11,500 new homes. This initiative aims to provide a substantial boost to housing availability, targeting previously developed brownfield sites to accommodate this significant increase. The strategy not only seeks to make home ownership more attainable for younger buyers but […]

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Riverside plans £60m Cheshire regeneration

The social housing provider plans to breathe new life into the Halton Lea area with a redesign of the local centre, new mixed-tenure housing in Palace Fields and improvement of Hallwood Park. Estimates put the project cost at £60m over 10 years with a further £30m in public funding. Still in its early design stages, […]

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Rolls Royce shortlists six sites for nuclear reactor factory

Rolls-Royce has moved forward in their bid to develop new Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) across the UK by highlighting six locations where they may look to develop a new factory which builds nuclear reactors. The UK Government is looking to build 16 SMRs in the next 25 years – as the Government looks to enhance […]

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Rotherham Council Approves £19.9 Million Redevelopment Plans

Rotherham Council Cabinet has approved updated plans for two projects aimed at transforming Wath and Dinnington. Feedback from the public has been instrumental in refining these plans, which focus on revitalising the cultural heart of both town centres and enhancing public spaces. The £8.9 million project in Wath includes the construction of a new state-of-the-art […]

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Salboy and DOMIS Unveil New £84.5 Million Residential Tower in Manchester’s Greengate Area

Salboy Group, in partnership with construction firm DOMIS, has announced the launch of a new £84.5 million residential development in Manchester’s Greengate district. This marks the duo’s tenth development in central Manchester over the past seven years. Named Obsidian, the project features a 26-storey tower which will house 250 residential units. The breakdown includes 30 […]

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Salboy Launches Public Consultation for Flagship Viadux Scheme in Manchester Centre

Salboy, a leading property development and funding company, has initiated a public consultation for the next phase of its Viadux scheme, a landmark urban development in central Manchester. In collaboration with construction partner DOMIS, Salboy is set to introduce two new towers, marking a significant step in the project’s evolution. The ambitious plan includes a […]

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Salford Approves Plans for Major Logistics Development ‘Halo West’

Salford City Council has approved plans for a new 108,553 sq. ft. logistics and industrial development named Halo West, submitted by Peel Waters. The site, located off Liverpool Road in Eccles, Salford, will transform a former waste recycling facility into a well-connected employment hub. The development, designed by Peel Waters in collaboration with AEW, Langton […]

Posted by: David Gilbank

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