Quinta appoints development director

A landmark, and controversial, decision on appeal for a special needs school in Stockport is notable for demonstrating the high level of scrutiny and evidence required to justify the scheme, writes Nick Lee, managing director of NJL Consulting.

Joe Manning has been appointed as chief executive of the promotional agency and deputy chief executive of the Cheshire and Warrington LEP, taking the reins for both roles from interim chief executive Andy Farrell. 

Cheshire-based ModuleCo Healthcare, which provides prefabricated medical buildings for the NHS, has appointed Richard Henry as business development manager on the back of increased demand amid the Covid-19 outbreak. 

Fiona Hore, chief planning officer at Cheshire West & Chester Council, has died suddenly aged 56.

The recent demise of high-profile construction companies such as Pochins and Bardsley has had far-reaching effects in the property development sector, writes says Carrie Arnold of Bridge Insurance Brokers Limited.

This year will see fresh services launched including a development map to complement news stories and branded content production for partners.

Cheshire-based Element Sustainability has completed the acquisition of fellow BREEAM specialist Sustainability Assessments.

The town planning consultancy has promoted Ben Pycroft and John Coxon to directors at its base in Macclesfield.