Stories Driven by change

Local Authority: Wigan
Northfold
Advanced materials & manufacturing , Life sciences & healthcare innovation , Low carbon
Northfold will deliver 3.6m sq ft of industrial space and 9,000 homes between Wigand and Bolton.

Fettlers
Public Realm
A mixed-use development featuring 400 homes, space for leisure, restaurants, a hotel and a market hall.

Mayor Unveils Plan to Reindustrialise Greater Manchester
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Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham calls for overhaul of skills system to power future economic growth. In a keynote…

MIDAS Monthly | January 2026 | 1000 New T Level
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The beginning of a new year is a time for planning and looking to the future. Our January newsletter is…

Manchester and Opportunity London Announce Area Takeover at UKREiiF 2026
Real Estate
Manchester and Opportunity London have secured a dedicated space at The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), which…

MIDAS Monthly | December 2025 | Good Growth Fund Announced,
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Our final newsletter of 2025 is filled with news that sees the year out on a high. The announcement of…

Greater Manchester £1bn Good Growth Fund Announced
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A new £1bn ‘GM Good Growth Fund’ will pump a prime pipeline of projects, driving growth in every district and delivering regeneration at a…

Greater Manchester To Invest £6 Million Into Tram and Train
Exciting plans for new tram and tram-train connections across Greater Manchester have been boosted by investment of more than £6m.…

The new name of the former Wigan Galleries site is
Advanced materials & manufacturing
Wigan Council have announced the new name, brand and vision for the former Galleries site, currently being transformed into Wigan’s…











