Stockport Unveils Major 4,000-Home Regeneration Plan Jul 23, 2024 Stockport Council is seeking consultants to design a strategic regeneration framework for 280 acres east of the town centre, marking the next phase of a £1bn transformation programme. The council aims to appoint a team for the 4,000-home Town Centre East Strategic Regeneration Framework (SRF) by early September. This initiative builds on the success of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Stockport’s Visionary Land Exchange: Paving the Way for a £250m Urban Revival Sep 5, 2023 In a strategic move to bolster urban regeneration, Stockport Council is setting its sights on a pivotal land exchange in the heart of the town. The council’s objective is clear: to acquire a prime site off Travis Brow, a step that promises to be a linchpin in advancing a £250m urban rejuvenation initiative. This isn’t […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Supermarket Income REIT acquires four assets for £76.4m Aug 23, 2022 Supermarket Income REIT plc (LSE:SUPR), the real estate investment trust providing secure, inflation-protected, long income from grocery property in the UK announces the acquisition of four supermarkets for a total purchase price of £76.4 million (excluding acquisition costs), reflecting a combined net initial yield of 5.1%. Acquired from different vendors, the purchases consist of two […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Tackling the housing crisis: 500 new social homes coming to Oldham announced at Oldham Housing Roundtable event Feb 2, 2024 Oldham Council has pledged to get 500 new social homes built in the borough over the next five years. The announcement was made at the council’s inaugural Housing Roundtable, which took place at Oldham Civic Centre on Thursday 1 February and was led by Leader of the Council, Cllr Arooj Shah. Senior representatives from all […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Tameside Council Hunts for Procurement Partner for £11m Revamp May 1, 2024 Tameside Council is actively seeking a procurement partner to drive forward its ambitious £11 million infrastructure project aimed at rejuvenating Stalybridge West. With funding sourced in part from the government’s £20 million Levelling Up Fund grant, specifically earmarked for town centre enhancements, the clock is ticking, requiring expenditure of funds by March 2026. Crafted meticulously, […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
Tameside prepares 400-home Stalybridge plan near Manchester Sep 16, 2022 The council identifies a “regeneration catalyst” in the town following a feasibility study. Tameside Council looked into the possibilities of delivering homes across the area and is now preparing to bring the Stalybridge West opportunity to market. The 400-home scheme, which will include commercial space, is to be discussed at Tameside’s place scrutiny committee next week, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Task force meets to remove barriers to building 30,000 net zero homes for social rent in Manchester Nov 24, 2022 Greater Manchester plans 30,000 net zero social rented homes in Greater Manchester by 2038. The Greater Manchester Truly Affordable Net Zero Homes (TANZ) Task Force brings together industry leaders, experts and stakeholders from across local authorities, housing providers, University of Salford, Greater Manchester LEP, developers, Northern Housing Consortium and Homes England amongst others. Mayor of […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
The Padel Club’s plans for a brand-new club in TraffordCity Aug 17, 2023 The Padel Club, launched in Wilmslow, have secured an impressive site at TraffordCity, the North’s leading destination for sports and leisure. The Padel Club has seen significant demand for Padel in the UK market, reflected in the high occupancy rates at the Club, as the player participation in the sport has significantly increased during the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Torus Greenlights Major Housing Development on Cowley Hill Site Jan 16, 2024 A North West housing association, Torus, has recently obtained permission to commence a significant housing project, marking the first phase of a plan to construct over 1,000 homes. This development takes place on the Cowley Hill site, identified as the largest single housing allocation in the St Helens local plan, with a total of 1,100 […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Torus Invests £17.2 Million in Latest Project: Building New Homes in St Helens Nov 30, 2023 Torus Developments is reaffirming its commitment to expanding affordable housing in St Helens by investing £17.2 million in the construction of new homes on Rutland Street in Cowley Hill, St Helens. As part of a three-year initiative aimed at constructing over 500 new homes in St Helens, Rutland Street will feature Shared Ownership houses and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Transformational plans for Liverpool’s Littlewoods Project given green light Oct 2, 2024 PLANS by Capital&Centric to transform the iconic former Littlewoods building in Liverpool into a new, world-class film and TV campus have been approved by Liverpool City Council’s Planning Committee. The plans for the Council-owned site, which include the restoration and repurposing of the 1930s Edge Lane building, were submitted by the social impact developers last […] Posted by: Deividas Krupstas Read more
Treasury approval for Liverpool Waters’ £56m brownfield housing boost Oct 30, 2024 A £56m investment by Homes England to speed up the regeneration of a major brownfield site within Liverpool Waters and bring life back to the city’s historic northern docklands, has been given final approval by HM Treasury. The funding will support the creation of a new public park and vital infrastructure that will accommodate approximately […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
