BXB’s £16m Hoddlesden Mill regeneration approved
Blackburn with Darwen Council gave the green light to the developer’s plan to build up to 79 homes on the seven-acre site.
Manchester Climate Change Agency appoints director
Samantha Nicholson will lead the not-for-profit organisation in its mission to support the Manchester Climate Change Partnership and push for the city to pursue a sustainability agenda.
Next wave of Salford council homes comes forward
Seddon Construction is to build 66 homes on the site of the former St Luke’s CE Primary School in Weaste under plans lodged by Salford City Council.
Sign off for Rowland’s latest tranche of Blackpool homes
The housebuilder is to add 90 houses at the site of the former NS&I offices off Preston New Road.
Shakespeare North Playhouse construction update
Last bricks have been laid and “Toby” the crane has departed as the £27m theatre project in Prescot nears completion.
International design competition: Preston mosque winner picked
London-based Luca Poian Forms beat more than 200 entries from 40 different countries with its design for the large mosque on land south of D’Urton Lane.
Cheshire East hires director of place from Tameside
Jayne Traverse will take up her new role on 1 October, replacing the outgoing Frank Jordan.
South Ribble agrees land transfer for sports village
The authority has taken ownership of 17 acres next to Trafford Housing Trust’s proposed 330-home Penwortham Mills development to progress plans to upgrade Vernon Carus Sports Club.
Liverpool City Region plots £45m Everton stadium investment
The combined authority said it is considering a grant of up to £15m to help with infrastructure work for public space around Bramley-Moore Dock, and a loan of up to £30m towards the construction of the stadium.
Cumbria museum makes RIBA Stirling Prize shortlist
Windermere Jetty Museum, designed by Carmody Groarke, is one of six projects to make the list of contenders for the biggest architectural award of the year.
CTP’s David Topham passes away
The 65-year-old died on Sunday night after a short illness, leaving behind his wife and five children.
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