Regeneration developer challenges volume builders May 30, 2018 Manchester-based developer Capital & Centric is building up a £250m war chest to take on the volume house builders, as it shifts its focus to building high density, back to back housing around Greater Manchester’s public transport hubs. Adam Higgins, Founder and Director of Capital & Centric, told our Greater Manchester Development Plans Conference that […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
HS2 can provide the ‘rocket fuel’ to help Britain’s ecomomy thrive May 29, 2018 Further extending the proposed HS2 project would put ‘rocket fuel in the economy’ to help Britain’s economy thrive. A leading transport think-tank has suggested connecting the UK mainland through HS2 by the year 2050 would see huge economic opportunities unlocked and could provide a massive boost in the creation of jobs and housing. Greengauge 21, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Cheshire East Council’s Leader welcomes PM’s industrial vision May 23, 2018 Cheshire East are backing the Prime Minister’s industrial vision of putting science at the heart of the UK’s industrial future – and it’s already ‘leading by example’. The region, which is attracting companies and investment discussions which hi-tech businesses, welcomed the vision from Theresa May who said that science and innovation is one of the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Smart Cities – a huge opportunity May 21, 2018 Major cities are incredibly important to the global economy. Over half of current global GDP is accounted for by just 380 cities, but that number is expected to rise to 600 by 2025 – who’ll contribute more than 60% in total. As cities grow in complexity more and more challenges need to be overcome. There […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Consultation launched on transport plan to boost North West economy May 21, 2018 Local community residents and businesses are being urged to get involved in a new transport strategy consultation – with the strategy designed to boost the local economy over the next 20 years. Over the course of the next 12 weeks Cheshire and Warring LEP will be consulting those on its draft Transport Strategy, which sets […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Construction industry networking with a difference – to make a difference May 17, 2018 The Yorkshire Three Peaks is a classic UK trekking challenge. In the heart of the Yorkshire Dales these three summits are there to be conquered in just one day. For others however, there are much greater challenges and struggles to overcome. Every day of every year, thousands of young people in the UK find themselves […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Crewe Train Station ‘needs altering’ for HS2 May 17, 2018 Crewe Train Station will need to be altered before the arrival of the new high-speed train network – HS2. According to Council officials the station is ‘unlikely to be able to accommodate’ the influx of travellers using the route, with thousands of extra HS2 passengers expected, without major changes being made. Cheshire East Council have […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Government launches drive to attract foreign investment to Greater Manchester May 17, 2018 The Government is using five huge projects within Manchester to try and attract foreign investors to the region. The projects, worth almost £2bn, will be used to promote the major opportunities Greater Manchester has to potential suitors by The Department for International Trade. Some of the projects are set to be discussed at our North […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Two hotels – one on top of the other May 16, 2018 An ambitious scheme is coming to Manchester city centre – with two hotels being developed, with one on top of the other. The site of the former Peterloo House in St Peter’s Square will be transformed into a thriving and vibrant area. Property Alliance Group, who are behind the scheme, will be discuss the property […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Plans revealed for logistic park in the North West May 15, 2018 A logistic park which could create thousands of jobs could be on the cards in the North West – if a new proposal is backed. The plans, which would see a development site near the M6 near Wigan, could create up to 1,650 jobs – in a huge boost for the local economy. The Symmetry […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
