Consent secured for Warrington rooftop extension

National Museums Liverpool is looking to appoint a masterplanner as it seeks to improve its holdings in the city’s maritime quarter into an "outstanding visitor destination".

While a Conservative motion urging Trafford Council to pull its support for the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework was defeated last night, a move by the Green Party to reduce the borough’s housing allocation was supported.

A new image from Capital & Centric and Henry Boot Developments has revealed plans for The Bungalow, a pop-up events and community space which will sit at the centre of the £250m Kampus neighbourhood.

Morley Estates has put forward plans to add another 70,000 sq ft to its site in Kirkby, increasing the size of the warehouse beyond 500,000 sq ft.

The Government has confirmed that Oldham's listed Hartford Mill can be demolished, after years of the council pushing for the redevelopment of what has been called an "eyesore" and "blighted site".

Following reductions in its housing target and Green Belt release, Warrington Council is pressing on with a public consultation on its Local Plan, although some MPs and residents remain opposed to the proposals.

Law firm Napthens has appointed Tony Coates as partner to lead its commercial property team in Southport.

As it moves to invest a £12m funding pot focussed on the borough’s town centres, Bolton Council has bought Farnworth precinct from St Modwen as part of its masterplan for the area.

The project’s developer Step Places has signed an agreement with leisure and cultural operator The Old Courts to occupy Wigan Pier once the transformation of the derelict 18th-century buildings completes.