Phil Mayall, MD of regeneration specialist Muse, discusses how financial viability problems can be overcome by planners, developers and investors to bring forward successful urban regeneration projects. The business is Stockport Council's development partner on Stockport Exchange, and as ECF, in … [Read more...]
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Poor enquiry handling costing UK professional services firms millions, finds Insight6 research
A market study, led by customer experience specialists insight6, in partnership with Moneypenny, has revealed poor enquiry handling can cost a professional services firm more than £1 million every year. Research set out to measure, analyse and benchmark how professional services firms handle new … [Read more...]
Marple, Gatley and Bramhall named in top 10 best places to live in England and Wales list
Three Stockport district centres, Marple, Gatley and Bramhall, have been named among the top 10 best places to live in England and Wales. The latest 'Best Places to Live 2025' rankings by Garrington Property Finders, celebrate locations that combine quality of life, access to green space, … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester sets out ambitions for new MDCs following Stockport successes
Greater Manchester is looking to establish two additional Mayoral Development Corporations (MDCs) to support major regeneration projects in the city-region. Plans have been set out for a new Northern Gateway MDC to bring forward development of 1.2 million square metres of employment space and … [Read more...]
Fairhurst Buckley reports 68% growth on 5th anniversary of merger
March marks a significant milestone for Fairhurst Buckley as the company celebrates five years since the successful merger of two well-established Stockport businesses. The union of Fairhurst Estates and Buckley Commercial in 2020 created South Manchester’s largest firm of Chartered Surveyors and … [Read more...]
Changes to statutory consultees set out in further proposals to speed up planning processes
Further reforms to the planning system have been announced by government as part of proposals to speed up decisions and accelerate the building of new homes. Plans will limit the scope of statutory consultees, and remove a limited number of organisations from being required to comment on planning … [Read more...]
Stockport MDC appoints new MD to lead of town centre regeneration
Stockport MDC has announced the appointment of Catherine Chilvers, as its new Managing Director, succeeding Paul Richards who has led the MDC since its establishment in 2019. Chilvers will lead the MDC in delivering its ambitions in Town Centre West and joins as the MDC moves forward with the … [Read more...]
Stockport’s Underbanks thrives following £7 million Stockport Council investment
Stockport's Underbanks is thriving following a £7 million investment from Stockport Council, as well as strong partnerships being forged with developers, local businesses and the community. The historic town centre quarter, described as “one of the coolest little corners of the country” by the … [Read more...]
Cumbrian developer exchanges contracts on Stockport Grammar land
Cumbrian housing developer, Story Homes, has exchanged contracts on former playing fields belonging to Stockport Grammar School, with ambitions to bring forward over 100 new homes on the site. The school and housebuilder launched a public consultation on their plans for the site in early 2024, … [Read more...]
Planning approval for 276-room Manchester Airport hotel
Planning approval has been granted for Whitbread Plc to build a 276-room Premier Inn hotel at Manchester Airport, the chain's largest in the region. The hotel is the latest scheme to be approved within the wider MIX MANCHESTER development, a 60-acre regeneration project which aims to deliver a … [Read more...]
Government confirms overhaul of local plans
The government has confirmed an overhaul of local plans, frameworks used by local councils to determine where houses and infrastructure should be built, aimed at accelerating the delivery of new homes. Changes including an expectation for new local plans to be drawn up within two-and-a-half … [Read more...]
Muse appoints Head of Residential
Muse, the regeneration specialist involved with a number of Stockport town centre developments, has announced the appointment of Stephanie Smith (pictured) as its Head of Residential. Stephanie will join Muse's leadership team in a role which is focussed on amplifying the impact, and accelerating … [Read more...]
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