ClearFibre to roll out high-speed internet at Wirral Waters

The future of offices and a look at developments in Greater Manchester and Liverpool are among the topics under scrutiny at Place conferences in September.

VU.CITY, the fully interactive 3D smart city platform, which now covers 124 sq km of Manchester and Salford and has launched digital twins of Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield and 15 other cities, is currently offering a free trial on any of their cities.

The body responsible for the city’s innovation district has launched a strategic vision to guide its direction and expansion over the next five years.

The joint venture between developer Bruntwood and fund manager Legal & General has completed its acquisition of a 25% stake in the company that operates Liverpool Science Park.

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

Manufacturing Technology Centre has taken 4,750 sq ft in IC1 at Liverpool Science Park, bringing 60 full-time employees to the site.

Steve Rotheram, metro mayor of Liverpool City Region, has announced the next stage in the authority's bid to establish an ultrafast fibre network across its six boroughs. 

KQ Liverpool's spin-out development company, now known as Sciontec, will use the upcoming MIPIM to launch the search for a private investor to work alongside the city's council and universities as the partnership seeks new projects across the City Region.