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Victoria North: Community conversation restarts about the future of Collyhurst as consultation opens
A new public consultation opens today (Thurs 30 Oct) providing an update on the big picture of regeneration in Collyhurst, how resident feedback has shaped the plan so far, and what will happen next.
Council accelerates major £25m investment plans for Moston Lane – including new public square
Two major regeneration schemes are being given the green light for Moston as part of a long-term investment programme in the neighbourhood – including a new public square and truly affordable homes.
Council unlocks long term investment into Gorton Town Centre
The east Manchester suburb has been a focus for regeneration and now a new report being heard by the Council’s executive committee (Weds 15 October) announces tens of millions of pounds of investment.
Council releases further land to deliver hundreds more social and affordable homes
A report going to the Council’s executive (15 Oct) details the next phase in a collaboration with the Manchester Housing Providers Partnership (MHPP) to deliver affordable homes across the city.
World Homelessness Day - Council welcomes £3m funding boost to mission to end homelessness
Manchester City Council has hailed a £3 million World Homelessness Day funding boost.
Council Leader welcomes New Towns Government support to deliver major Victoria North regeneration programme in Manchester
Cllr Bev Craig welcomes the Government's New Towns Taskforce announcement that has pledged support to deliver major regeneration programme in Manchester.
Manchester’s Local Plan consultation has begun
A new consultation on Manchester’s Local Plan has opened today, gathering public feedback on the draft plan that will guide development in the city over the next fifteen years.
Landmark moment for Collyhurst as first new Council homes complete as part of Victoria North regeneration programme
The first new Council homes in Collyhurst Village are being made ready for local people - the first of 274 new homes, including 130 Council-owned homes for social rent.
Eyesore car park to be sold and redeveloped as ambitious city centre neighbourhood
An underused multistorey car park in Manchester’s iconic Northern Quarter will be transformed into a green, sustainable neighbourhood set to complement the unique and independent ethos of the area.
Manchester celebrates start on site of UK's first majority LGBTQ+ housing scheme
During Pride Month, Great Places has hosted partners at an event to mark the official start on site at its £37 million flagship majority LGBTQ+ Extra Care social rent housing scheme in Whalley Range.
Council Leader welcomes major Government transport funding announcement
Council Leader Bev Craig reacts to news today that the Greater Manchester region will receive £2.5bn in new funding to create the UK’s first fully integrated, zero-emission public transport network.
Major boost to Council housing company as new funding backer announced to accelerate home building in Manchester
The Council is set to enter into a landmark partnership with the Greater Manchester Pension Fund to deliver hundreds of genuinely affordable homes as part of plans to build 1,600 more homes.
City Council Leaders visit the latest social housing phase of Ancoats development
Great Places recently hosted the Leader of Manchester City Council and the council’s Housing Lead on a visit to view the final phase of its £19.4 million flagship development in New Islington.
Plans submitted for first Grey Mare Lane neighbourhood development
Great Places Housing Group has submitted its proposals for the first planned scheme to be delivered as part of the recently approved masterplan for the Grey Mare Lane neighbourhood in east Manchester.
Victoria North: Local school children name new Collyhurst social rent apartment blocks
Year five pupils from three Collyhurst schools have taken part in a competition to help name three new social housing apartment blocks.
Landlord licensing extends to 1,900 more properties across Manchester
Selective Licensing is one way that cities can drive up standards in privately rented properties – a key priority for Manchester City Council.
Planning applications mark landmark moment for Council’s Project 500 housing initiative
The final developments in the first phase of an innovative programme to increase the number of affordable homes using Council-owned land are working through the planning process
Delivering our housing strategy: boosting the supply of new affordable housing using Council owned land
The Council’s executive will consider a report (Weds 22 January) outlining a range of land disposals across Manchester that will help deliver more than 700 new homes affordable homes.
Major Holt Town regeneration programme proceeds following public consultation
Manchester City Council’s executive will be asked to approve the ambitious plans to transform Holt Town into a new woodland town in the city of Manchester at a committee meeting (Weds 22 Jan).
THIS CITY: Consultation opens about Northern Quarter housing development site
A consultation opens today gathering feedback from residents and businesses around proposals to deliver new housing in the city centre through the Council’s housing company, This City.
This City housing company moves ahead with latest development sites
The Council has approved a further £5.1m funding to progress the next four This City development sites to planning – aiming to bring forward 600 new homes, including at least 20% affordable housing.
Plans approved for UK’s ‘first of a kind’ majority LGBTQ+ Extra Care scheme
Plans have been approved for the UK’s ‘first of a kind’ purpose-built majority LGBTQ+ Extra Care social rent housing scheme in Whalley Range, south Manchester.
Development partner agreed to deliver £500m Wythenshawe Civic regen
National placemaker, Muse has been named as the delivery and investment partner that will work with the Council to deliver the transformational investment in Wythenshawe town centre.
Holt Town vision takes shape as Council looks ahead to major consultation
The Council’s executive committee will be asked to approve the move to consult on a Neighbourhood Development Framework (NDF) for the east Manchester neighbourhood.
VICTORIA NORTH: Council sets out ambitious proposals for future investment in Collyhurst
A report going to the Council’s executive committee (Weds 24 July) has set out the key principles for the long-term regeneration of Collyhurst in north Manchester.
Manchester enters new era of sustainable growth, development and new housing
Manchester City Council presents an ambitious programme of investment that places the city’s communities at the heart of economic growth – and supports residents to share in the city’s ongoing success
Council’s inaugural This City housing development hits highest point
The Council’s housing company This City has celebrated a major milestone in construction as a topping out ceremony marks the highest point of the build.
Locals invited to have their say over Grey Mare Lane estate regeneration plan
A consultation has opened today gathering feedback from local people about the masterplan for the Grey Mare Lane estate in east Manchester.
Team chosen to develop Neighbourhood Development Framework for Holt Town
Studio Egret West have been appointed to lead a multi-disciplinary team to develop a Neighbourhood Development Framework (NDF) for Holt Town in east Manchester.
Newton Heath social housing development celebrates final completion
69 low carbon homes for social rent have now been completed and residents have been welcomed to their new homes on Silk Street in north Manchester.
£50m Brownfield Funding to boost home building in Manchester
Major funding bids will help build 3,380 new homes in Manchester – including 1,761 genuinely affordable homes – following successful submissions to GMCA’s Brownfield Housing Fund.
Council shortlists teams to deliver long-term Holt Town vision
Manchester City Council has shortlisted six multi-disciplinary teams to submit tenders to develop a new Neighbourhood Development Framework (NDF) for Holt Town.
Proposal to extend landlord licensing proposed as impact of previous schemes assessed
A new report shows how Selective Licensing is working to improve private rented sector housing standards - alongside proposals for a raft of new schemes that could come online in the coming months.
Plans Submitted for the Redevelopment of Chorlton Leisure Centre Site as Affordable Homes
A planning applications has been submitted for the redevelopment of the former Chorlton Leisure Centre as an affordable Later Living scheme for local people.
£3m Investment in Moston and Withington confirmed from national Shared Prosperity Fund
Moston Lane and Withington high street will share around £2.8m funding for projects to improve the district centres through new high quality green public spaces, amongst wider regeneration investment.