Peel plays for time with procedural tweak on Hulton Park bid

Birthdays, big screens, and bogs.

Contractor Roberston Construction has completed the transformation of three arches on Manchester’s Whitworth Street West into a 2,800 sq ft creative space at the back of the First Street cultural and entertainment venue.

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has announced a 10-year Growth and Prevention Delivery Plan to deliver its regeneration ambitions across all 10 boroughs.

Duke Street Boutique Hotel is being sold out of administration to recoup cash for creditors owed a combined £6m.

The second part of the fashion retailer’s plans to overhaul its head office are due to take a step forward next week.

The developer is seeking consent to move ahead with phase six of the wider Parc y Coed development, concerning a two-acre slice of agricultural land west of Talwrn Road.

Soller Group has secured approval for NXQ, an 18-storey office development on the corner of Lever Street and Great Ancoats Street.

Lidl and M&S foodstores will lead the way, but the vast majority of the proposed development off the Formby bypass will be industrial floorspace.

James Binks will succeed Steve Rumbelow as chief executive.

Around £82.5m of assets traded in 2024 compared to £85.6m in 2023, according to research by Savills.

Hyndburn Council will consider plans from the Salford-based housebuilder that aim to regenerate a 1.5-acre former railway sidings.

Manchester City Council approved the application for the development of 44 houses and 26 flats on two adjoining sites spanning nearly four acres.

An application from Jones Homes seeking consent to develop a four-acre site in Woodhouses, Failsworth has been deferred by Oldham Council, due to concerns about traffic and access.

Developers and investors active in the region will feature at Place North West’s March summit examining the rental sector.

A fresh approach to securing government investment for infrastructure required to pave the way for the next phase of Port Salford is being explored.

Following a deal with landlord Indurent, Broadway Business Park is now the European headquarters of the firm, a global distributor of smart living and security products.

Hotel, residential and leisure uses are all in play at the Marine Promenade site, with development of up to nine storeys feasible according to the advising architect.

Assets in Penrith and Bamber Bridge totalling 45,200 sq ft have been acquired for a combined £2.45m.

A 12-week consultation has begun as the public body looks to set in place a five-year regional transport plan covering rail, road, bus, walking, and cycling.