RSK swoops to bolster transport division
The rapidly growing multidisciplinary practice has acquired Manchester-based consultancy SCP, taking the number of businesses it owns to 120.
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Opposition grows against Liverpool Airport’s £100m expansion
Liverpool City Council last night took a step towards "removing financial support" for the airport amid concerns about its proposed expansion and the impact that it would have on the environment and surrounding Green Belt.
Balfour Beatty starts on Parkside Link Road
St Helens Council appointed the contractor to construct the link road, which will provide direct access from Junction 22 of the M6 to the former Parkside Colliery site in Newton-le-Willows.
Stockport seeks active travel link to Heatons
A consultation has been opened, with the council asking for input on plans for a walking and cycling route linking the suburbs to the town centre.
Underground Manchester Piccadilly HS2 station plans are ‘oven-ready’
Architecture firm Weston Williamson + Partners has said its designs for a possible underground HS2 hub, first developed two years ago, are ready if the government opts to rethink its HS2 bill.
HS2 bill for Crewe to Manchester goes before Parliament
The government is introducing legislation for the next phase of HS2 today.
VIDEO | Flythrough of proposed Baltic Triangle station
Set on the site of the old St James station in Liverpool, the new station has received backing from Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, Network Rail, Merseyrail and Liverpool City Council.
Manchester repeats calls for rethink of Piccadilly HS2 station
The city council has warned that the creation of an overground station would “squander some of the huge potential benefits of the once-in-a-lifetime project”, urging the government to consider an underground alternative.
Chester Races seeks permanent solution for Linenhall
Approval for an enhanced version of the current parking provision would mean the end for residential development previously approved at the city centre site.
Councillors to mull Lime Street changes
Amendments to the controversial redesign of one of Liverpool’s major roads will be put to committee next week as the city looks to complete a problematic project.
