Auditors slam HS2 as ‘delayed and over budget’
The company behind the Government's HS2 rail project was over-ambitious and there is "significant uncertainty" as to whether it can be completed between 2036 and 2040 as planned, a report from said.
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Portugal Street, Addington and Belle Vue approved
Two planning applications from Portugal Street East were approved by Manchester City Council, as well as Far East Consortium's proposals for homes on Addington Street and temporary consent relating to Belle Vue stadium.
Logik and High Street Group sign Arundel Street JV
High Street Residential, the residential arm of High Street Group, has agreed a joint venture with Logik Developments to deliver a £100m housing scheme at Arundel Street and possible further schemes in future.
Place North West launches 2020 Media Pack
This year will see fresh services launched including a development map to complement news stories and branded content production for partners.
PLANNING | Town Hall and Portugal Street set for green light
Two high-profile schemes, the redevelopment of Manchester Town Hall and a residential scheme on Portugal Street, are among schemes set to be considered at Manchester City Council's planning committee next Thursday 16 January.
Application in for MMU science campus
Manchester Metropolitan University has submitted plans for its £45m science and engineering campus off Chester Street.
Bruntwood posts £64m pre-tax profit drop
Bruntwood saw its pre-tax profits fall by more than 55% in 2019, following a profit spike the previous year when it formed a joint venture with Legal & General.
Plans in for 400 homes at Ordsall Lane
ForViva’s housing arm, ForHousing, has submitted a full planning application to build 394 homes on a 2.8-acre site on Ordsall Lane and Fairbrother Street in Salford.
PLANNING | Belle Vue to be demolished, Manchester College gains approval
A controversial proposal to demolish Belle Vue stadium and develop 240 homes has been approved, alongside Manchester College’s £100m campus on the former Boddingtons site, while two prominent schemes were deferred.
Contractor shake-up for £150m Paterson building
Integrated Health Projects, the joint venture between Vinci and Sir Robert McAlpine, has taken over as main contractor for The Christie's £150m Paterson building in Withington, replacing Interserve which had previously been lined up to build the scheme.
