Bernstein to lead Radcliffe transformation

Councillors are calling for clarity on the future of the grade two-listed building as plans are drawn up to create a community hub in the town centre that could see the library services relocated. 

The consortium that delivered the 200,000 sq ft retail and leisure development in the town centre has appointed the contractor to carry out enabling works, paving the way for the 240-home second phase. 

The council has signed-off outline plans for a 72,000 sq ft high school on 14 acres off Old Heywood Road next to Bowlee Community Park in Middleton. 

Plans by M20 Property for 106 homes at a former driving range on Harwood Road look set to go ahead.

Construction of a nine-acre solar farm on Kenyon Way and a hydroelectric plant at Charlestown Weir is scheduled to start next summer after the council signed a partnership to access funding for the schemes.

The University of Salford has appointed the contractor to build the 22,500 sq ft North of England Robotics Innovation Centre on Frederick Road, and construction is to start early next year. 

Vendors have received more than 20 offers for the High Lane venue, but a group trying to save the club is preparing a legal challenge to suspend any sale pending assurances that members can vote on the resulting disposal.

The housebuilder wants to redevelop the site of the former British Vita factory on Seaford Road in Salford into 135 homes.

Developer Cole Waterhouse's proposals for a 28-storey apartment building at Salford Quays are set for sign-off by the city council later this week.