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Merebridge acquires Salford site earmarked for 12-storey block of flats

The construction firm headed up by Russell Schwarze has bought a site off Duncan Street with permission for 85 apartments. The post Merebridge acquires Salford site earmarked for 12-storey block of flats appeared first on Place North West . ]]>

MultifamilyUnited KingdomManchester

Posted today·Published Jul 17, 2026Read

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GIA launches flood risk and drainage service line

Robert Bramwell-Carr has been brought on to lead the multi-disciplinary consultancy's latest offering, joining from Tetra Tech. The post GIA launches flood risk and drainage service line appeared first on Place North West . ]]>

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Posted today·Published Jul 17, 2026Read

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THING OF THE WEEK

AI croissants, chronic dehydration, and World Cup woe. The post THING OF THE WEEK appeared first on Place North West . ]]>

United KingdomManchester

Posted today·Published Jul 17, 2026Read

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Manchester looks to increase Aviva Studios capacity by 2,000

The addition of an external staircase will allow the events venue to increase the maximum number of people it can accommodate at one time from 5,000 to 7,000. The post Manchester looks to increase Aviva Studios capacity by 2,000 appeared first on Place North West . ]]>

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Posted today·Published Jul 17, 2026Read

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Lloyds to buy 223 Merseyside homes

The banking group’s private rental and shared ownership division has agreed a forward contract with Barratt Redrow to acquire the homes, which are due to be delivered by 2029. The post Lloyds to buy 223 Merseyside homes appeared first on Place North West . ]]>

MultifamilySingle-Family RentalUnited KingdomManchester

Posted today·Published Jul 17, 2026Read

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Liverpool regen director seconded to Torus

Sophie Bevan has left the city council to take up a role as the housing provider’s project director of joint ventures and renewal. The post Liverpool regen director seconded to Torus appeared first on Place North West . ]]>

United KingdomManchester

Posted today·Published Jul 17, 2026Read

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Caddick expands annual partnership with Place Media Group

Caddick Construction Group is boosting its marketing and business development in a programme of targeted activity with Place Media Group in 2027. The post Caddick expands annual partnership with Place Media Group appeared first on Place North West . ]]>

United KingdomManchester

Posted today·Published Jul 17, 2026Read

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Swiss Life sells 80 Mosley Street in Manchester

A newly formed joint venture between Hay Wain and TriOffice has picked up the nearly 32,000 sq ft building on the edge of St Peter’s Square. The post Swiss Life sells 80 Mosley Street in Manchester appeared first on Place North West . ]]>

OfficeUnited KingdomManchester

Posted today·Published Jul 17, 2026Read

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Capital&Centric calls time on Kamani JVs

Preferring to focus on partnerships with the public sector, the developer has exited the two joint ventures it had with Kamani Property Group. The post Capital&Centric calls time on Kamani JVs appeared first on Place North West . ]]>

United KingdomManchester

Posted today·Published Jul 17, 2026Read

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Rochdale makes Murphy chief executive

After serving as interim chief executive for the past seven months, Julie Murphy has formally taken on the role. The post Rochdale makes Murphy chief executive appeared first on Place North West . ]]>

United KingdomManchester

Posted today·Published Jul 17, 2026Read

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VIDEO | SES Marketplace – connecting our supply chain for a better future

SES’s innovative event shows it’s serious about partnerships, bringing together manufacturers, consultants and subcontractors to work differently and more closely. The post VIDEO | SES Marketplace – connecting our supply chain for a better future appeared first on Place North West . ]]>

United KingdomManchester

Posted today·Published Jul 17, 2026Read

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Boost for plans for 500+ homes in Stockport

Developer Russell LDP has increased the number of homes it plans to build on 75 acres off Chester Road in Woodford, now that the site has been allocated for housing in the council’s draft local plan. The post Boost for plans for 500+ homes in Stockport appeared first on Place North West . ]]>

United KingdomManchester

Posted today·Published Jul 16, 2026Read

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Peel lodges plans for 200 homes in Hollins Green

The third of three applications for a combined 460 homes across the borough is now with Warrington's planning team for consideration. The post Peel lodges plans for 200 homes in Hollins Green appeared first on Place North West . ]]>

United KingdomManchester

Posted today·Published Jul 16, 2026Read

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Keepmoat tables 310-home Hindley proposals

A 34-acre site west of Hart Common Golf Course is the subject of plans for hundreds of residences. The post Keepmoat tables 310-home Hindley proposals appeared first on Place North West . ]]>

United KingdomManchester

Posted today·Published Jul 16, 2026Read

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Sefton and Wirral look to advance resi sites

Both local authorities are looking to accelerate delivery of social housing, with members asked to approve next steps for a number of brownfield sites in each council area. The post Sefton and Wirral look to advance resi sites appeared first on Place North West . ]]>

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Posted today·Published Jul 16, 2026Read

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Peel Land secures consent for 282 homes next to RHS Garden Bridgewater

Salford City Council has approved plans for the development of 53 acres south of Leigh Road next to the horticultural destination. The post Peel Land secures consent for 282 homes next to RHS Garden Bridgewater appeared first on Place North West . ]]>

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Posted today·Published Jul 16, 2026Read

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New Lancashire government structure unveiled

The county will go from having 15 councils to four unitary authorities, pending Parliamentary approval. The post New Lancashire government structure unveiled appeared first on Place North West . ]]>

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Posted today·Published Jul 16, 2026Read

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Miller puts in for 62 Davenham homes

The housebuilder has lodged plans to build a mix of apartments, terraced, semi-detached, and detached houses on a 6.5-acre plot in the Cheshire village. The post Miller puts in for 62 Davenham homes appeared first on Place North West . ]]>

MultifamilyUnited KingdomManchester

Posted today·Published Jul 16, 2026Read

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Enabling works approved for £180m Knauf Insulation factory

Also on the receiving end of a green light from Flintshire County Council: Castle Green’s second try at an affordable housing development at Quarry Farm and a padel complex in Buckley. The post Enabling works approved for £180m Knauf Insulation factory appeared first on Place North West . ]]>

Affordable HousingUnited KingdomManchester

Posted today·Published Jul 16, 2026Read

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Sign-off secured for 30,000 sq ft Cleator Moor R&D facility

As well as the Industrial Solutions Hub being advanced by Cumberland Council, yesterday's planning committee approved updated outline plans for up to 480 homes at Newhouse Farm, Carlisle. The post Sign-off secured for 30,000 sq ft Cleator Moor R&D facility appeared first on Place North West . ]]>

Industrial & LogisticsUnited KingdomManchester

Posted today·Published Jul 16, 2026Read

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Burnham’s ‘housing trap’: Why Manchesterism may not travel

The first policy speech by Prime Minister-in-waiting, Andy Burnham, coincided with the release of the latest Sentiment Survey undertaken by the House Builders Federation in collaboration with Quantum Development Finance, writes Richard Hemmings of Quantum Development Finance. The post Burnham’s ‘housing trap’: Why…

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Posted today·Published Jul 16, 2026Read

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HSBC to part-fund £65m Tatton services

Westmorland Farmshop & Co, the business behind Tebay Services and Gloucester Services, has secured an eight-figure funding package from the bank to support the development between Junction 7 and 8 of the M56 in Cheshire. The post HSBC to part-fund £65m Tatton services appeared first on Place North West . ]]>

United KingdomManchester

Posted today·Published Jul 16, 2026Read

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Bloor beats Cheshire East in 325-home Sandbach appeal

The Planning Inspectorate has found in favour of the housebuilder and overturned the council’s decision to reject plans for the development of 47 acres off The Hill. The post Bloor beats Cheshire East in 325-home Sandbach appeal appeared first on Place North West . ]]>

United KingdomManchester

Posted today·Published Jul 15, 2026Read