Brownsword joins LK Group
Land and built environment consultancy the LK Group has appointed Garth Brownsword to head its geotechnical division.
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Greater Manchester names landscape framework
Seven landscaping businesses have been selected to deliver landscaping services for all ten Greater Manchester local authorities over the next two years.
OMI team picked for fire station museum project
A team led by OMI Architects has been selected to advance the £1.4m Greater Manchester Fire Service Museum project to a Heritage Lottery Fund stage two submission.
GM marks Clean Air Day with green fund launch
As a series of events take place across Greater Manchester to mark the UK’s first Clean Air Day, Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has announced that £21m of European funding will be used for projects that demonstrate their ability to reduce carbon emissions.
RHS Garden Bridgewater clears call-in hurdle
The £30m scheme at the site of the former Worsley New Hall is to go ahead after the government confirmed that it will not call in the plans, which were approved by Salford City Council last month.
Council brings Wigan Pier buildings to market
Wigan Council has launched a development contest to transform three buildings in the historic Wigan Pier Quarter next to the Leeds-Liverpool Canal. [GALLERY]
Greater Manchester opens demolition framework
Tenders are being invited to provide demolition services for 14 public bodies in Greater Manchester over the next four years.
Heritage centre wins fresh consent in Oldham
A new planning permission and listed building consent has been approved for the Oldham Heritage & Arts Centre, part of the town’s cultural quarter overhaul.
Marina operator reveals five-year strategy
British Waterways Marinas has revealed its five-year growth strategy, with investments across its portfolio of marinas amounting to £3m in the first year.
GM’s healthy art funding bid successful
Greater Manchester has been selected as a national pilot area for Arts Council England, Heritage Lottery Fund and Historic England’s Great Place scheme.
