£19m energy efficiency scheme almost complete
The majority of works to cut climate change-causing carbon emissions from council-owned buildings under a £19m scheme have now been completed.
The majority of works to cut climate change-causing carbon emissions from council-owned buildings under a £19m scheme have now been completed.
A site on Postal Street in Manchester’s Northern Quarter has been named as This City's next development site to increase the number of homes for Manchester people.
New accommodation in south Manchester, to help homeless families into permanent accommodation, has been hailed a success, as it celebrates its first anniversary.
A new planning application has been submitted by the City Council to provide the critical infrastructure that will create the development platform for 5,500 new homes in Red Bank.
The This City housing development company – wholly owned by Manchester City Council - has formally launched today (Friday 4 February) to accelerate the number of new homes for Manchester people.
Selective Licensing schemes are now live in areas of north and east Manchester to help improve standards for residents living in private rented sector (PRS) homes, covering more than 1,400 properties.
Work has started on site to build 69 low-carbon new social homes on Silk Street, Newton Heath.
Two zero carbon social properties – the first of their kind in the UK – have been completed and passed over to the first residents as part of a wider 22 low carbon housing development.
A new Council report highlighting how key developments in the city are benefitting the city’s residents and businesses shows that the city’s future continues to look bright despite the pandemic.
Permission has been granted for the development of 69 low-carbon social homes on Silk Street, Newton Heath.
300 homes in Newton Heath and Blackley will receive a range of sustainability improvements to save 750 tonnes of carbon a year – while slashing running costs for residents.
Four key planning applications have been agreed by Manchester’s planning committee this week (29 July) - representing an exciting next phase of regeneration in Ancoats & News Islington.
Over the past few years, Manchester City Council’s Homelessness service has responded to exponentially growing need and, more recently, the challenges of the pandemic.
Since 2016, Nearly 4,000 affordable homes have either been completed or are in the pipeline for the north and east of the city – including 1,081 social rented homes.
A consulting and contracting team has been assembled to deliver key infrastructure works that will unlock the early residential development potential within the Victoria North regeneration area.
A review that will look at how all aspects of housing is managed in Manchester will be undertaken over the next six months to better react to local issues – including affordability and sustainability
The joint venture between Manchester City Council and FEC has received planning approval for the first phase of its Collyhurst regeneration plans – part of Manchester’s £4bn Victoria North project.
A public consultation has begun today (21 June) that will ask residents their opinion on the proposed expansion of Selective Licensing to four new areas of the city – covering more than 1,400 homes.
A planning application has gone in for new social housing on Silk Street, Newton Heath, bringing a long-term brownfield site back into use.
Plans have been submitted this week by Manchester City Council and Far East Consortium (FEC) to build 30 brand new homes for social rent as part of wider regeneration plans in the Collyhurst area.
Proposals to deliver the UK’s first purpose built and co-produced LGBT+ older person’s housing scheme are moving forward as Anchor Hanover has been chosen as preferred partner to deliver the scheme.
Brand new accommodation to support families who have become homeless is opening this week in south Manchester.
The Brunswick Village Extra Care scheme will include 60 new social rent homes for older people - and the first residents will begin moving in next month.
Development of six sites aims to deliver 400 homes for a range of tenures, space for local businesses and community activities, improved open spaces, and a pioneering sustainable urban mobility hub.
Kevin Lowry has been named the Director of Housing at the Council following a year filling the position in an interim capacity.
The way social homes are allocated to residents on the housing register has changed to make sure the system supports those who need a new home most.
Manchester City Council has successfully bid for government funding, which will help to secure accommodation for some of the most vulnerable people currently homeless in the city.
A further round of consultation has begun with local people and organisations on the Northern Gateway proposals for Collyhurst, before final plans for the first phase of new development are drawn up.
The Council’s executive will be asked to approve consultation around extending Selective Licensing schemes to up to 12 new locations in the city - around 2,500 homes.
A report detailing the city’s response to fire safety following the Grenfell tower fire will be heard by the Council’s neighbourhood and environment scrutiny committee next week (Wednesday 2 September
A report detailing the progress on the landmark Northern Gateway project will be heard by the Council’s Executive this week (Weds 29 July).
A report outlining the intention to establish a new housing company that will accelerate the delivery of affordable housing in the city will be considered by the Council’s executive committee.