Bentley reveals £2.5bn investment plan as firm moves towards EV’s Jan 26, 2022 Bentley’s first-ever Battery-Powered Electric Vehicle (BEV) will be developed and built in the UK with the company committing to investing £2.5 billion in sustainability over the next ten years. The announcement is a major boost for the UK economy and also helps secure Bentley’s first step into electrification at the production plant, where all Bentley […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Biggest ever resi deal! Countryside Partnerships completes £112 million residential deal for 1200 homes Feb 6, 2023 Countryside has completed a £112 million acquisition of Peel Hall, Warrington. The deal is believed to be the highest land value residential deal ever concluded in the North of England. The deal, which is a joint venture with Torus Developments, will see the 170 acre site – purchased from Satnam Millennium, developed into 1,200 new […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Bill to extend HS2 to Manchester handed to parliament Jan 24, 2022 The prospect of high-speed journeys adding extra capacity into the rail network, and helping to close the distances between towns and cities in the Midlands and North, took a giant leap forward today (24 January 2022) as the Bill for the Crewe–Manchester extension of the HS2 network was submitted to Parliament. The Bill sets out […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Blackburn Greenlights Major Housing Development for Nearly 600 Homes Jul 22, 2024 Councillors in Blackburn have approved full planning permission for Persimmon Homes Lancashire’s extensive project to construct 553 new homes off Heys Lane, with outline approval for an additional 45 residences. This approval initiates the transformation of a 101-acre site near Blackburn town centre into a substantial residential area. Persimmon Homes plans to develop a diverse […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
Blackfinch Property completes £8.1m care home development loan Nov 16, 2022 Blackfinch Property has completed a £8.1m loan, with a loan duration of 24 months, which will be used for the development of a 70-bedroom care home and 7-bedroom assisted living facility in Blackburn, Lancashire. The development will help to meet the growing demand for high quality elderly care facilities, offering enhanced sized community spaces and […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Blackpool FC Secures Approval for 87-Acres Jul 25, 2024 Blackpool FC has received the necessary approvals to develop a state-of-the-art training facility on an 87-acre plot off Garstang Road, situated between Blackpool and Poulton-le-Fylde. The project, aimed at providing Premier League-standard facilities, required permissions from both Wyre Council and Blackpool Council due to the site’s geographical location. Wyre Council’s planning committee granted its approval […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Blackpool Secures £90 Million Investment for Housing Revitalisation Mar 4, 2024 Blackpool has been earmarked for a £90 million funding boost aimed at revitalising the town’s housing infrastructure, a move facilitated by a collaborative effort involving Blackpool Housing Company, Blackpool Council, Homes England, and global commercial real estate firm Avison Young. This investment is set to provide a significant uplift to the housing within the inner […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Blackpool to exhibit at major real estate and investment conference: UKREiiF 2024 Aug 10, 2023 Blackpool Council has committed to promoting the town at one of the UK’s emerging investment hotspots at a leading property conference next year. Blackpool Council will exhibit at the UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF 2024) in May. The conference, held in Leeds, brings together some of the leading investment funds and commercial […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Bolton Aims to Mirror Stockport’s Urban Renaissance with New Development Plans Apr 22, 2024 Bolton is set to undergo a transformative urban regeneration, inspired by the success of nearby Stockport, as Mayor Andy Burnham announces plans for a Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) in the town. The announcement was made during the unveiling of his manifesto in Manchester city centre, where he expressed his vision for Bolton’s future. The new […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Bolton one of just ten areas to secure government funding deal Dec 15, 2023 The council has been confirmed as one of ten authorities to take part in the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities’ new Simplification Pathfinder Pilot. The scheme brings together different government funding pots and gives councils greater flexibility on how projects are managed, and how money is spent. Over recent years, Bolton Council has […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Bolton’s Crompton Place Shopping Centre to Undergo £300 Million Transformation Feb 26, 2024 Bolton is on the brink of a major transformation as plans to demolish the Crompton Place shopping centre emerge, paving the way for a £300 million redevelopment of the town centre. This ambitious project aims to rejuvenate Bolton, creating a vibrant mixed-use area that will feature retail and leisure spaces, residential units, and health facilities, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Boxpark to develop site in Liverpool in 2023 Sep 28, 2022 Boxpark have announced they heading to Liverpool in 2023 – the first BOXPARK-branded location outside of London. Their property team have just agreed a 15-year lease with the iconic Cains Brewery Village for The Canning Hall site in the south of Liverpool city, which sits within the Baltic Triangle district. Built in the 1980’s, the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
