Preston Unveils £Multi-Billion Investment Plan to Local Businesses Jul 26, 2024 Preston has launched an ambitious £multi-billion investment plan aimed at driving growth and regeneration across the city by 2035. The newly formed Preston Regeneration Board (PRB) introduced the Preston 35 plan to business leaders at a Preston Partnership event, a prominent business networking group in the region. The announcement follows a successful presentation at the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Prestwich regeneration given green light Jul 25, 2024 A £100m regeneration plan of the Longfield Centre site in Prestwich has been approved by Bury Council. Members of the Council’s Planning Control Committee voted in favour to approve the proposal on 23rd July 2024. The plans will see new spaces for community facilities and around 200 new homes at the site new Bury New […] 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
Hillcrest Private Equity Acquires Manchester’s Arkwright House Jul 25, 2024 Hillcrest Private Equity Real Estate has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of the 95,000 sq ft Arkwright House in Manchester from a Luxembourg-based fund. The deal, involving the grade two-listed neo-classical building, marks Hillcrest’s first investment in the North West. Arkwright House, located on Parsonage Gardens, was previously acquired by Catalyst Capital in 2014 […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Grainger Acquires Manchester Development in £31m Deal Jul 24, 2024 Grainger has bolstered its portfolio with the acquisition of The Astley, a build-to-rent scheme in Manchester, from M&G Real Estate for £31 million. This strategic move is set to enhance Grainger’s presence in the Northern Quarter and Ancoats, an area renowned for its vibrant community and growth potential. The Astley, a 135-home development featuring a […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
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
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
Weaver Vale Housing Trust Expands with Acquisition in Cheshire Jul 19, 2024 Weaver Vale Housing Trust (WVHT) has expanded its portfolio by acquiring 89 homes from Auxesia Homes, a private housing provider in northern England. This acquisition increases WVHT’s total holdings to over 6,500 properties throughout Cheshire. The newly acquired properties, located in areas such as Moulton, Kelsall, and Wilmslow, include a mix of affordable rent and […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
Salford Approves Plans for Major Logistics Development ‘Halo West’ Jul 19, 2024 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 Read more
Harbour Hotels Acquires Rothay Garden in the Lake District for Expansion Jul 19, 2024 Harbour Hotels Group has acquired Rothay Garden hotel in Grasmere, Lake District, aiming to expand its presence in northern England. The financial details of the transaction remain undisclosed. The 32-bedroom Rothay Garden hotel will be rebranded as Rothay Garden by Harbour Hotels and will undergo a “non-intrusive” refurbishment. The hotel will continue to operate during […] Posted by: David Gilbank Read more
