Cheshire East has launched two consultations for the future of Crewe station, including options for a road bridge and the potential to bring forward up to 3.8m sq ft of commercial space along with 3,700 homes.
Architecture, project management and cost consultancy practice C4 Projects has appointed Amy Briers as associate.
Proposals have been lodged with Cheshire East Council for new-build offices at the existing Royal London campus, ahead of the insurance business's relocation in 2020.
Bruntwood SciTech has agreed a three-year, £185m funding deal, using £60m to support 400,000 sq ft of development at Circle Square, and £125m to refinance other assets including Alderley Park.
Lagan Developments has completed the freehold sale of a 32,000 sq ft former office at Linley Point, Alsager, to Seddon, which will start shortly on the conversion of the building into a specialist dementia care facility.
The company’s housebuilding arm has bought three sites in Ellesmere Port and Winsford from the council to deliver 188 homes.
The housebuilder has started work on 131 houses on former playing fields off Westminster Road, one of several sites being redeveloped as the school prepares to move to new site near Prestbury.
The council’s vision for the town centre has advanced with its final draft setting out seven core areas featuring development opportunities in offices, retail, and housing.
Cheshire East is pressing on with plans to build 3.8m sq ft of commercial space along with 3,700 new homes around Crewe station, with its area action plan set to move to a second round of public consultation.
Arms-length development organisations Engine of the North, and the Skills and Growth Company will be brought back under Cheshire East’s control later this summer.
