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Avalere Health establishes headquarters in Manchester’s Circle Square
Life sciences & healthcare innovation
In a boost to the city-regions life sciences sector, Avalere Health, a consultancy specialising in healthcare strategy and data analytics,…
100% tenancy reached with National Highways agreeing latest deal
Real Estate
After already attracting key tenancies from the likes of Deloitte, XPS Group, Aecom and Ridge, as well as flexible workspace…
Wigan set for first new train station in 60 years
Advanced materials & manufacturing
Plans have been submitted for the first new train station in the Wigan area for 60 years. Proposals for the construction of…
Graphene Innovation Manchester Announce Launch of World’s First Commercial Production
Advanced materials & manufacturing
A project aiming to generate £250m of investment into a research and innovation hub in Greater Manchester, has been unveiled by…
Bid to create £250m mixed neighbourhood launched with planning submission
Real Estate
A planning application has been submitted for a £250m mixed residential neighbourhood in Stockport following a detailed community consultation. The proposals have been brought forward by The Stockport 8 LLP – a joint venture of Stockport Council and ECF (itself a joint venture between Homes England, Legal & General and Muse.) The proposals seek to create a neighbourhood to the west of Stockport town centre, known as Stockport 8, located on land either side of King Street West and next to the railway viaduct, reconnecting the area to the town centre and creating a walkable, integrated community under the railway arches. The plans sit at the heart of the £500m Stockport MDC masterplan to transform Stockport Town Centre West into the UK’s most sustainable, liveable town centre. They propose a high quality, green neighbourhood featuring a mix of housing tenures to suit existing and new homeowners and tenants. Combining all of the best attributes of the existing area with innovative placemaking to deliver a vibrant new part of town for Stopfordians, Stockport 8 is a key element of the wider £1bn investment being delivered across the town centre. The plans have been shaped following a two-stage conversation with local people, businesses and stakeholders, which began in January 2024. The submitted plans include: A diverse mix of up to 1,300 high quality, energy-efficient homes aimed at every stage of life and fully connected to the surrounding communities. Spaces for businesses and community uses at ground floor level, which complement the existing town centre offering. A neighbourhood centred around new public spaces to bring the community together and provide exciting settings for people to meet, relax and enjoy. Improvements to the environment around the busy and vital road network that runs through this part of Stockport. A series of improvements to the public realm. Residential courtyards and areas for green roofs to the buildings, providing a home for wildlife. A safe environment for all, that promotes active, sustainable travel with a pedestrian-only street running through the centre of the scheme. Car parking, car clubs, electric vehicle charging and plenty of cycle parking, ensuring that the neighbourhood is accessible to all. Celebrating Stockport’s rich heritage and character including plans to reintroduce the historic street pattern and street names. Eamonn Boylan, Interim Chair at Stockport MDC, said: “As the largest single development in the Town Centre West masterplan, Stockport 8 marks a significant step towards realising our ambitious vision to set a new standard of town centre living. “Our plans for Stockport 8 will build on the momentum of our housing delivery to date, adding a further 1,300 homes to the 1,200 already completed or under way. This is not just a step, but a leap forward towards our ambition to deliver 4,000 homes – a goal which the MDC is well on the way to achieving.” He added:…
Greater Manchester (2024) Wrapped
All
A Year of Innovation, Growth, and Breakthrough Moments for Greater Manchester As 2024 draws to a close, we are thrilled…
Land deal unlocks major Manchester life science development – first
Life sciences & healthcare innovation
A landmark life science development in Manchester has been unlocked following the completion of a land deal. Manchester City Council…
Andy Burnham Inaugurates Seda’s New State-of-the-Art GMP Facility
Life sciences & healthcare innovation
MIDAS is proud to work with Seda on their new facility in Stockport in a landmark event for the life…
Greater Manchester Set To Deepen Regional Ties with India
Manchester India Partnership
Plans to forge even closer ties between Greater Manchester and India have now been revealed during a multi-city trade and…
