Orbit plots self-storage scheme at Sale’s Citygate
The developer has put forward proposals to demolish an existing commercial unit off Cross Street, next to its Citygate development, and build a 24,000 sq ft self-storage unit in its place.
El Gato Negro heads to Liverpool
Simon Shaw, chef patron and creative director of the popular Manchester tapas restaurant, has confirmed plans to open a second branch, in Liverpool’s Exchange Flags.
PLANNING | Maldron heads Manchester agenda
Plans for the 17-storey hotel close to Circle Square are set for approval, while two more contentious schemes head to May’s committee with officers “minded to approve”.
Dantzic completes at NOMA
The refurbishment of the grade two-listed building in Manchester to create 45,000 sq ft of offices has completed two months ahead of schedule.
Prenton plans head to Wirral committee
A 28-apartment block replacing The Dell pub and a McDonalds restaurant in Prenton, both of which have attracted significant local opposition, are set to be signed off by the council next week.
TRG to add a floor in Walton Building overhaul
Developer Taylor Rhodes Group has acquired the Walton Building on Liverpool’s Tithebarn Street, announcing plans to add a further level to the vacant art deco building.
Winners picked for £500m North Wales construction framework
Contractors including Seddon, Kier, and Willmott Dixon have been picked for a £500m construction framework covering public sector projects across all six North Wales Local Authorities.
Clarkson takes over as Triton MD
Triton Construction has announced that Paul Clarkson has been appointed managing director, to head up the business based across the North West and Yorkshire.
Northern Transport Summit | Summary, videos + photos
Rallying calls for better cycling infrastructure, "chaotic" timetable changes, and the next generation of transport projects were all under the spotlight at this Place North West event.
Steel frame up at £25m Lancaster student scheme
The construction of 431 student bedrooms on the bank of the River Lune in Lancaster is on track to complete in August 2020, a project which has been planned since 2002.
Contractor steps away from John Dalton House build
Bardsley is no longer involved with the 261-bedroom hotel for client Qbic after both parties failed to agree a “mutually acceptable way forward”.
Speke shed starts on site
Work has started on a 97,000 sq ft warehouse on Goodlass Road, Speke, for clients of Prime Property Consultancy.
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