Warehouses planned for Widnes

The investor has let its entire new build industrial unit in St Helens to Pyroguard UK, a manufacturer of fire-resistant safety glass for the construction trade.

The combined authority hopes the projects will create up to 4,000 new homes for the region.

The developer-landlord has lodged an application to transform the former Newton Community Hospital on Bradleigh Road into 39 affordable apartments. 

Taylor Wimpey's plans to build the homes on 16 acres off Sutton Road are moving forward at Harworth Group's 95-acre development.

Part of the 1,600-home Halsnead Garden Village, the industrial developer estimates the project will generate £51m of net additional gross value added for the local area each year. 

Plans for the East Runcorn Connectivity Corridor, easing congestion and opening development sites, are moving to the next stage.

Anwyl is working with John McCall Architects to develop the project, which will feature homes across a range of tenures.

Money for the projects is to come from the LCR’s £45m Brownfield Land Fund, of which £11m has already been given out across seven sites.

The Covid-testing firm’s 7,500 sq ft site will open on 20 June at St Hugh's House on Stanley Road, a Bruntwood Works property.