Study reveals £33m value of Manchester’s trees
Greater Manchester's 11.3m trees add £33m a year to the city region's economy, according to a survey completed by City of Trees, however around 9% are at risk from pests and diseases.
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Withington Baths secures Lottery funding
Withington Baths and Leisure Centre has won an initial package of National Lottery funding to help restore its Edwardian structure.
Peel loses out in Broadoak ruling
Salford City Council has welcomed a decision by the Secretary of State to dismiss appeals by Peel for two developments at Broadoak, Worsley.
Bam to join team at RHS Garden Bridgewater
Bam is set to be chosen to deliver the Hodder + Partners-designed Welcome Building at RHS Garden Bridgewater as work on the society’s first new garden in nearly two decades begins to ramp up.
Greater Manchester to draw up ‘UK-first’ biodiversity guide
In what is claimed to be the first city-wide study of its type in the UK, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority has commissioned consultants WSP and Footprint Ecology to draw up a study into improving biodiversity through development.
Rochdale flood defence scheme secures £5m funding
A £46m project to protect up to 1,000 homes in Rochdale and Littleborough is set to start next summer after the Government confirmed a £5m funding package.
Rochdale starts public realm architect hunt
The council’s cabinet has given its approval for procurement to begin as the local authority seeks a partner to redesign Town Hall Square.
Trafford pulls Turn Moss plans
In his first day in office, leader of Trafford Council Cllr Andrew Western has withdrawn controversial plans to build a football training ground and new facilities on Turn Moss in Stretford, pledging to open a “community-led consultation” on the area instead.
Rochdale earmarks 1,000 homes on Green Belt for consent
Rochdale Council's planning committee is set to approve plans by Russell Homes for a major scheme on 320-acres of land near South Heywood.
Buyer sought for 1,800-home Leigh project
CBRE’s Manchester-based development team has been appointed by administrators to sell a 178-acre site in Leigh, which has outline planning consent for 1,800 homes.
