Liverpool City Council restarts drive to build affordable housing Mar 5, 2021 Liverpool City Council today signed the contract on its first major housing scheme in more than 30 years. It may be a relatively modest start – the Denford Road site in Dovecot aims to deliver 105 homes in partnerships with local developers Lovells and registered provider Riverside – but is set to be followed […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
FREEPORTS UK: Liverpool spreads the love across the North West Mar 4, 2021 A total of 14 sites across the North West are set to benefit from the Liverpool City Region’s successful attempt to win Freeport status. While the docks in Sefton were at the heart of the bid, the respective developments at Wirral Waters, Port Salford, Parkside (St Helens) and 3MG (Halton) among others were included, which […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Tees Valley team celebrate imminent arrival of Treasury 2 Mar 3, 2021 Tees Valley officials were celebrating after Darlington and Hartlepool beat off competition from Newcastle, Leeds and Bradford to be the home of the Treasury’s second headquarters. The Chancellor, who represents the neighbouring Richmond constituency and made the announcement during his budget speech, will spend part of his time at the new facility along with hundreds […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Land swap unlocks opportunity for Peel to link inland port with rail network Mar 2, 2021 Regeneration specialists Peel L&P have agreed to swap land with Salford City Council in order to facilitate the building of a rail spur to the company’s Port Salford development. Under the terms of the deal, which is due to be approved on Monday (March 8), Peel is handing over 16 acres of Green Belt land […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Northern transport leaders demand government follow through on promise to power up rail investment Mar 2, 2021 A plan, outlining the need for a far-reaching overhaul of the rail system, has been submitted to the government this week by northern transport leaders. The £40bn Northern Powerhouse Rail blueprint is a joint venture between Transport for the North and the Department of Transport and if implemented would radically improve the region’s ageing rail network, […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Defining moment for centre of Stoke as Capital & Centric outline bold £75m vision Mar 1, 2021 A listed build is set for a new lease of life as part of massive new development that local leaders hope will “redefine the future of Stoke-on-Trent”. Council planners have partnered with Capital & Centric on the £75m scheme to transform a 0.6 hectare site next to the train station into 180 new homes, a […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Ward Hadaway Make Double Appointment For Manchester Team Feb 28, 2021 Law firm Ward Hadaway has strengthened its Built Environment Team in Manchester with the appointment of two solicitors. The firm has continued with its growth aspirations by appointing Emma Collins and Chris Devitt. Emma joins as an associate solicitor and will be responsible for advising and providing legal advice to both landlords and tenants in […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Plans Approved for Liverpool Energy Centre to Heat Homes and Businesses Feb 28, 2021 Plans for an energy centre in Liverpool with renewable technologies to help provide low carbon heat and hot water to residents and businesses have been approved by Liverpool City Council. The Peel NRE facility between Great Howard Street and Sherwood Street is expected to save around 4,200 tonnes of carbon per year, this will be […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
American sustainability pioneers join forces with Essar Oil to build £600m biofuel plant in North West Feb 26, 2021 Ellesmere Port is set to become the centre of a sustainability revolution in the UK thanks to a £600m investment from an American firm which has developed a technology that allows non-recyclable waste to be converted into aviation fuel. Fulcrum Bioenergy is developing the world’s first BioFuels plant in Nevada and this month announced plans […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
Knowsley Council: Regenerating Towns & Unlocking Economic Growth Feb 22, 2021 We recently held the Knowsley Future Development Plans Event to delve into the ambitious vision that Knowsley Council are bringing forward. We’ve been speaking to them exclusively to give you a bit of insight into these exciting times… Q. Knowsley Council has previously won accolades for your success in growing the region’s economy. How do […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
