CAPITAL&CENTRIC Launch Consultation on Farnworth Market Precinct Feb 2, 2021 Social impact developer CAPITAL&CENTRIC has launched a public consultation on £50m plans to transform the former Farnworth market precinct into a vibrant new town centre community. The consultation launch follows the recently agreed deal between Bolton Council and the stars of BBC2 documentary Manctopia to regenerate the site and drive forward a key part of […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Ward Hadaway Appoints New Director to Head Up Social Housing Offering in Manchester Feb 2, 2021 Law firm Ward Hadaway has extended its social housing offering with the appointment of an experienced new lawyer in its Manchester office. Melanie Dirom has joined as director, responsible for advising and providing legal advice and litigation services to many of the firm’s social housing clients and local authorities. Melanie is recognised in both Legal […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Smith Goodfellow Thrives with New Business from Siderise Jan 27, 2021 Stockport based specialist PR and marketing agency, Smith Goodfellow, is enjoying a positive start to 2021, celebrating continued business growth having won a contract with Siderise. Siderise, a leading manufacturer of acoustic, fire and thermal insulation solutions, first approached the PR experts towards the end of last year, seeking support for the launch of their […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Leeds City Centre Site Safeguarded for HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail Connection Jan 23, 2021 Land earmarked for Phase 2b of HS2, connecting the line to Leeds Station and the Northern Powerhouse Rail network, has been announced by HS2 Minister Andrew Stephenson. The announcement will safeguard the site in Leeds city centre and the developer of the site has been made aware of the plans. Andrew Stephenson said: “By protecting […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Capital & Centric and Kamani Property Group Submit Plans Jan 15, 2021 Social impact developer Capital & Centric, which recently featured in the BBC2 documentary Manctopia, has submitted a planning application for a £37m scheme to create a new community in Manchester’s New Cross district in partnership with Kamani Property Group. Located opposite the Mackie Mayor food hall and iconic Band on the Wall venue, the scheme […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
New Funding To Help Unlock Airport Development Ambitions Jan 15, 2021 Blackpool Council has been successful in its bid for expert help and support with the future development of Blackpool Airport awarded through the Airfield Development Advisory Fund. The Airfield Development Advisory Fund (ADAF) provides eligible UK airfields and associated businesses access to professional and business advice to support their future development. The advice offered will […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Housing Trust Sets Ambitious 20,000 Home Target Jan 4, 2021 A major housing trust in the North West has set out their plans to develop 20,000 new homes over the next 10 years. Trafford Housing Trust – a speaker at the upcoming Greater Manchester Economic Growth and Development Conference – will build the homes in Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Lancashire with aims of helping to […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Plans Submitted For 48-Acre South Ribble Residential Scheme Jan 4, 2021 Plans have been submitted to develop 330 new homes and a Lidl Supermarket in South Ribble. Trafford Housing Trust – who’re speaking at the Greater Manchester Economic Growth and Development Conference – are behind the plans to redevelop the former Penwortham Mills site. The masterplan has been submitted by AFL Architects on behalf of the […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Rochdale Development Agency Helps Secure £370m Investment Boost Dec 11, 2020 The Rochdale Development Agency (RDA) have been working tirelessly to drive economic growth across the region – and this hard work has seen the region receive a £370m investment boost. Triggered by the RDA the Rochdale Borough Council securing more than £40m of public funding through successful funding bids, the money will go towards unlocking […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Knowsley Council To Launch Search For Developer Dec 10, 2020 Knowsley Council are set to launch a major search in January as they seek to appoint a development partner for a new scheme in Huyton which will become their new staff headquarters – bringing all 1,200 staff under one house. Part of a wider regeneration of the town the scheme will see a new 81,000 […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
