Q&A | Chris Oglesby, Bruntwood

Skyscraper cakes, green schemes, the big switch-off, miles in the legs and outdoor cinemas.

Striking a balance between heritage and growth, and fostering greater collaboration between stakeholders and developers, will be key to Liverpool's economic recovery and future development prospects, according to speakers at Place North West's latest event.

Chief executive Phil Kemp will depart the science-focused developer at the end of September, bringing an end to a two-year stint at the helm.

Leaders from across local and civic government, as well as universities and research institutions, have signed a manifesto calling on Whitehall to provide more support to the knowledge economy to ‘level up’ the regions.

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 communications giant is close to choosing its 100,000 sq ft Liverpool headquarters, leaning towards a base at Kier Property and CTP's Pall Mall, over its other shortlisted site at Sciontec's Knowledge Quarter.

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.

Bruntwood saw its pre-tax profits fall by more than 55% in 2019, following a profit spike the previous year when it formed a joint venture with Legal & General.