Burnham launches oneGM campaign

Blackpool, Barrow-in-Furness and Warrington are among the first seven locations to have funding bids accepted as part of the Government’s much-vaunted levelling-up programme.

Housebuilder Urban Splash has started work at the last remaining sites of its Manchester neighbourhood, including 18 homes at Stubbs Mews, 34 homes at New Islington Marina, and a public park.

We’ve seen an unprecedented shift in working habits over the past six months, which has left many reviewing what office space means to them. So, after a period of reflection, what are the key things we know we need to deliver? writes Bradley Topps of Bruntwood SciTech.

The overhaul of Preston’s grade one-listed museum, gallery and library has progressed, with the submission of a planning application for the project.

Venue operator Oak View Group has completed its planning agreement with Manchester City Council, allowing a start on site for the £350m arena at the Etihad campus.

Investor Cert Property has acquired the stalled £14m residential scheme opposite Manchester’s O2 Apollo music venue and intends to build 45 apartments for private rent.

The asset manager has agreed to lease a 6,500 sq ft office at the Chester business park to property consultancy the Solomon Group.

Gaerwen Properties has let a unit at Bredbury Industrial Estate to gas distributor Cadent Gas.

The £5m bridge to replace the 250-year old stone crossing that washed away during Storm Desmond in 2015 has opened to the public, finally reconnecting the local community to the surrounding area.

A dip in overseas students, doubts around cladding and “carnage” around short-term lets have all been prominent characteristics of an unpredictable central market, agent City Residential has said.