Poynton homes move forward despite local objections

Proposals for an Aldi store in Crewe, refused in November last year, are set to be knocked back by Cheshire East's planning committee for a second time.

PH Homes has acquired a further plot at Alderley Park from Manchester Science Partnerships, and is set to build 12 four- and five-bedroom homes in an £11m development.

Work has begun on a £3m project to refurbish Crewe Market Hall, with the council set to launch the procurement process for an operator in the coming weeks.

Galliford Try Partnerships has started the demolition of a former Cheshire County Council base in Northwich on behalf of Your Housing Group.

Construction has begun on a long-running residential proposal, which has seen a change in developer, three reserved matters submissions, two appeals, and various consent amendments.

The future of Chester city centre’s regeneration, Ellesmere Port’s masterplan and whether Crewe will get HS2 were among the key topics at the Cheshire Development Update.

Cheshire East Council is to invest £1.55m in the refurbishment of the stableyard area of visitor attraction Tatton Park.

Hillcrest Homes has gained planning consent from Cheshire East Council for 34 homes off Albert Road in Bollington, with work due to start later this year.