Next THIS CITY housing site announced - part of new Council development company
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.
Plans to develop Hough End approved
Plans to transform the Hough End site including improvements to the Leisure Centre and Playing Fields facilities have been approved by the Planning and Highways Committee today.
Proposals to deliver next phase of Ancoats development met with strong support
Local people and businesses have expressed their support for a public realm strategy for the next phase of development in Ancoats, helping to bring two decades of investment to completion.
VICTORIA NORTH – Plans submitted to transform brownfield land and unlock new homes and City River Park as next phase of Red Bank neighbourhood progresses
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.
Consultation begins around plans to enhance public space and sustainability in the Poland Street Area of Ancoats
Manchester City Council has launched a public consultation on the public realm strategy for the next priority area in the ongoing regeneration story of Ancoats – a 20 year programme of redevelopment.
Going underground - Manchester makes the case for a below-the-surface HS2 station
The Council is warning that a proposed new overground Manchester Piccadilly station to accommodate HS2 and improved northern rail links would squander some of the potential benefits of the project.
Levelling Up minister Gove sees Mayfield progress
Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Michael Gove inspected progress on Manchester’s exciting Mayfield development during a visit to the city.
Local school children help celebrate Gorton Hub milestone as development begins to take shape
Young people in Gorton have been invited to ceremonially sign the steel structure of the Gorton Hub project to celebrate the development at a key milestone.
Next phase of Manchester's transformative tree planting drive gets underway
The second year of a two-year project to plant at least 2,000 trees across Manchester will get underway with its first plantings on Monday 13 December.
Council appoints new commercial director for development
David Lynch has been named the new Director for Development & Estates as part of the Council’s Growth and Development team.
Future Manchester - report highlights the positive impact of developments across the city
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.
Residents asked for their views on new Hough End plans
New plans outlining development proposals for Hough End Playing Fields have been drawn up and a public consultation asking residents for their opinions will be open from today (25th November 2021).
Mobiloo makes Christmas Markets fully accessible
Manchester City Council to provide fully accessible toilet at this year's Christmas Markets.
VICTORIA NORTH: Planning application submitted for first phase of £51.6m HIF investment which will allow the delivery of 5,500 homes in new sustainable neighbourhood
A new planning application has been submitted by the Council that will begin the process of making the Red Bank neighbourhood ready for development, bringing brownfield land back into use.
Grey Mare Lane regeneration programme to transform estate with new low-carbon social housing
The Council’s executive committee will be asked to endorse a transformation masterplan to guide the regeneration of the Grey Mare Lane Estate in east Manchester at a meeting on 17 November
£1m loan to be agreed helping to preserve 110-year-old Withington Baths
The Council’s executive committee are expected to agree £1m that will secure the future of the historic Withington Baths at a meeting next week (Weds 17 Nov).
£20m funding boost for city centre project to support Manchester’s economic recovery
Manchester City Council has secured almost £20m of funding for a project to transform two dilapidated buildings and three railway arches into spaces for the tech and creative industries.
International Design competition for Piccadilly area opens
The first phase of an international design competition to create a world class space in the area centred around Piccadilly Gardens begins today (Friday 29 October 2021).
Focus on sustainable communities and new housing in Ancoats and New Islington as four major schemes approved
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.
Council appoints new Strategic Director of Growth and Development
Becca Heron, formerly Executive Director of Economy and Skills at Wigan Council, has taken up the role at Manchester City Council.
Victoria North | Team appointed to deliver £51m Housing Infrastructure Fund works – including new City River Park
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.
Victoria North | Planning application approved for more than 240 new homes in Collyhurst Village
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.
Victoria North - Plans submitted to build 30 new social homes in South Collyhurst
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.
Council and FEC submit plans for Collyhurst regeneration
Manchester City Council and Far East Consortium (FEC) have submitted plans for the first phase of the regeneration of Collyhurst Village as part of the city’s £4bn Northern Gateway project.
The Council, Manchester Life and Great Places launch community consultation to seek feedback on proposals for future development in Ancoats and News Islington
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.
Further consultation to ask local people their views on the plans for Ardwick Green
A new consultation has started today giving Manchester people the chance to be part of the Ardwick Green Story.
Be part of the future of Withington – have your say on development plans for the neighbourhood
A consultation around proposals for future development of Withington Village will start this week and local people have the chance to have their say on the plans.
Consultation begins around future plans for the Manchester Fort Shopping Park
Residents, businesses and local organisations are asked to give their views on development proposals for the Manchester Fort Shopping Park in Cheetham Hill.
Updated Northern Gateway plans for Collyhurst taken out for consultation
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.
Consultation to begin on the plan for Withington Village
A draft regeneration plan for Withington Village that sets out the vision and development opportunities will be presented to a meeting of the executive ahead of full consultation on the proposals.
Next phase of Manchester’s NOMA district out for consultation
The updated regeneration plan for the city’s NOMA neighbourhood will be tested through consultation a decade on from the original framework being agreed.
Northern Gateway progresses following £51.6m funding success
A report detailing the progress on the landmark Northern Gateway project will be heard by the Council’s Executive this week (Weds 29 July).
Local support received for “Back of Ancoats” regeneration plan
Local residents and businesses have given their broad support for the regeneration proposals for the back of Ancoats area around Poland Street.
Planning to return to full committee next month
Manchester’s full planning committee is set to make a virtual return at the end of July replacing the emergency delegation process during the Covid-19 outbreak.