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MAG announces plans to deliver £440m second phase of Transformation Programme

MAG (Manchester Airports Group) today revealed the green light for a £440m of investment in Manchester Airport, creating thousands of jobs and unlocking billions of pounds of economic value for the North over the next decade. The investment will transform the passenger experience at the UK’s third largest airport, with new spacious facilities, state-of-the-art technology […]

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MAG announces plans to deliver £440m second phase of Transformation Programme

MAG (Manchester Airports Group) today revealed the green light for a £440m of investment in Manchester Airport, creating thousands of jobs and unlocking billions of pounds of economic value for the North over the next decade. The investment will transform the passenger experience at the UK’s third largest airport, with new spacious facilities, state-of-the-art technology […]

Posted by: Nathan Spencer

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Major 639-home residential scheme approved by Trafford Council

In a significant development for the Civic Quarter redevelopment, the Planning and Development Management Committee at Trafford Council has granted approval for a £160 million residential scheme. The project, spearheaded by renowned residential developer Glenbrook Property, will consist of 639 new homes, including both private and affordable housing, alongside 5.4 acres of public realm space. […]

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Manchester City submits planning application for entertainment destination at the Etihad Stadium

Having reviewed all of the feedback submitted via the consultation questionnaire, the Club is delighted to confirm that fans were in favour of the concepts and proposals presented. Proposals include several connected all-weather facilities, fully integrated into the stadium, centred around an expanded North Stand with one larger, single upper tier above the existing lower […]

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Manchester Council launches major Wythenshawe consultation

The Masterplan will build upon the Garden City principles for self-contained, self-sufficient residential communities with easy and local access to schools, health and community facilities, shops and recreation.  Over 1,500 new homes are provided. The site covers an area of 23,000 sqm and includes a number of existing assets, including the pedestrianised Civic Shopping Centre, […]

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Manchester property developers tie up deal to transform supermarket site in Stockport

Manchester property developers Amstone yesterday completed on a former supermarket site in Stockport which is set to be transformed into a £100m build-to-rent-led residential development. Leach Rhodes Walker have started work on drawing up plans for the 550-home residential scheme, which is made up of apartments, townhouses and a large communal garden. Deloitte are assisting […]

Posted by: Mark Flanagan

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Manchester’s super development moves forward as Victoria North

‘Victoria North’ is to become the new identity for Manchester’s largest ever residential regeneration project – a £4bn scheme which affects seven neighbourhoods in the north of the city. A joint venture between Far East Consortium (FEC) and Manchester City Council is behind the plans – previously known as the Northern Gateway – to deliver […]

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Mayfair Capital acquires Manchester asset in £35m deal

Helical plc, a UK real estate investment trust specialising in the redevelopment and refurbishment of highly sustainable, best-in-class London office buildings announces that it has simultaneously exchanged and completed contracts on the sale of Trinity in Manchester, to clients of Mayfair Capital, for £34.55m (£590 psf), reflecting a net initial yield of 5%. The sale […]

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McLaren Property secures planning consent for £70 million St Gabriel’s student accommodation development, Manchester

Manchester City Council today granted a resolution to approve a full planning permission to national developer McLaren Property, for the £70m redevelopment and restoration of St Gabriel’s Chapel and Lodge into new high-quality student accommodation, located in Victoria Park Conservation Area, Rusholme, Manchester. The restoration of the St Gabriel’s Chapel and Lodge, and associated buildings, […]

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Multi-million-pound plans to transform Altrincham Leisure Centre move closer

Trafford Council has applied for planning permission for the large-scale refurbishment of the popular Altrincham Leisure Centre – branded move Altrincham – on Oakfield Road in the town centre. If approved, move Altrincham will benefit from a 25m swimming pool, a 20m learner pool, a pool pod to improve accessibility, a combined lobby area with pool viewing and café, […]

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musicMagpie’s famous Mount Recyclemore comes home to Stockport

Giant sculpture of Boris, Biden and fellow G7 leaders made from discarded electronics that appeared on Cornish beach to make Stockport Exchange its home for the summer  Sculpture highlights huge environmental threat of electronic waste – with UK being one of the worst offenders Mount Recyclemore was created by musicMagpie in partnership with artist Joe […]

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