Property and hospitality businesses in the city-region expressed a mix of anger, frustration, fear and dismay after mayor Andy Burnham’s attempts to secure more funding to accompany tougher Covid-19 restrictions crumbled on Tuesday.
A £35m project to restore and convert the grade one-listed Doddington Hall in Nantwich into a 120-bedroom hotel and spa can finally go ahead after a decision to refuse plans for 112 homes on the estate was overturned on appeal.
More than 2m sq ft of industrial and warehousing space is set for the green light next week, with the discount retailer in line to occupy a 800,000 sq ft-plus warehouse.
Ancoats-based Maybern Planning and Development has appointed Sarah Jones as senior planning consultant, taking its headcount up to three.
A residential scheme from Homes England and Keepmoat Homes at Croston Road has been granted approval, part of a wider strategic development site in Lancashire.
Construction has begun on Glenbrook’s 280-apartment scheme, located next to the development's Booths food store, with completion expected in 2022.
Specialist environmental firm Enviroo has sketched plans to build a plastic recycling facility at Peel L&P Environmental’s 133-acre energy hub near Ellesmere Port.
The Manchester-based tech company works with companies such as Vita Student and Urbanbubble to create branded apps that engage tenants and support building management.
Specialist development lender Puma Property Finance has relocated one of its managers, Paul Murphy, to Manchester to reflect increased lending in the North.
The housing provider is to buy a plot on Edison Road in Eccles from Salford City Council to bring forward 51 affordable homes.
Tom Stannard, Wakefield Council’s director of regeneration, will join Salford City Council next February to replace outgoing chief executive Jim Taylor.
Daniel Hayhurst has been appointed as head of agency at the property consultancy, to serve the local market as it continues to grow.
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