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Contractors in bid to deliver new Stockport Interchange

Four contractors are competing to deliver the major redevelopment of Stockport Interchange with a winner set to be chosen in early 2020. As reported on Place North West, Morgan Sindall, Galliford Try, Vinci, and Willmott Dixon are bidding for the development to include a 196-home apartment block, … [Read more...]

UK: NHBC – Traditionally built homes embracing innovation

Three in four new homes currently being built are using ‘traditional’ construction, but they contain a wealth of innovation, according to a new report from NHBC Foundation. Construction methods and the products that are used in house building continue to evolve and reflect advances in technology … [Read more...]

M&S Handforth Dean plans approved for retail development

Cheshire East Council have approved expansion plans at M&S Handforth Dean as approved as reported on Place North West Plans to extend M&S Handforth Dean by 26,400 sq ft has secured unanimous backing after planning officers switched their recommendation from refusal to approval after … [Read more...]

Plans submitted for 37 new homes in Cheadle Hulme

Plans to transform the site of the former Hulme Hall Grammar School to create new homes in Cheadle Hulme have been submitted to Stockport Council. Since moving to its new location in Davenport in July 2017, the old school buildings have been vacant and fallen into disrepair. A proposal … [Read more...]

Work begins on £5.3million Cheadle office scheme

Construction of a new £5.3million office development in Cheadle Royal Business Park has commenced. Seddon is delivering the project on behalf of national urban regeneration specialist, Muse Developments, with the offices eventually being occupied by Dow Chemicals.  Designed by … [Read more...]

Robinsons make further investment for refurbishment.

The Astley Arms, situated in a prominent location in the heart of Dukinfield, has reopened following a half a million pound investment which began in April this year by Robinsons Brewery, and Inglenook Inns and Taverns Ltd. Tony Massey, Business Development Manager for Robinsons Brewery said: … [Read more...]

New VAT rules for the construction industry from 1st October 2020

New VAT rules for the construction industry are being introduced on 1st October 2020 which affect VAT registered construction businesses who contract with each other during the construction process. What is changing? Under current rules a builder charges VAT to their customer, collects the VAT … [Read more...]

Mayoral Development Corporation launches in Stockport

Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham along with cabinet members and officers from Stockport Council, have launched the region’s first Mayoral Development Corporation – MDC - and the first such initiative in the UK to focus on a town centre. Through the MDC, development sites can be unlocked to … [Read more...]

Stockport town centre west consultation ends today

Stockport Council's public consultation on a draft Regeneration masterplan which sets out plans for up to 3,500 new homes in Stockport Town Centre West, closes today, Friday 6th September. As well as documents for public review, the consultation period included drop-in sessions in the centre of … [Read more...]