The UK government has announced the roll out of a new AI tool to enable local authority planning officers to process applications more quickly and reduce delays. Speaking at London Tech Week, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced the launch of “Extract” – an AI assistant developed by … [Read more...]
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MIX MANCHESTER explores joint venture restructure
The joint venture partnership behind airport-based science, innovation, and manufacturing campus, MIX MANCHESTER, has confirmed it is in advanced talks for Manchester City Council and existing shareholder, Greater Manchester Pension Fund, to acquire a 50% share in the scheme. The announcement … [Read more...]
Plans approved for North’s largest Premier Inn
MIX MANCHESTER and Whitbread PLC have been granted planning approval by Manchester City Council for a new 276-bedroom Premier Inn at Manchester Airport. Located within the MIX MANCHESTER’S hotel district, just 2 minutes’ walk from the Ground Transport Interchange and 400m from Terminals 1 and 2, … [Read more...]
£150,000 refurbishment completes at Poynton building society branch
Vernon Building Society has completed the refurbishment of its Poynton branch, the last remaining bank or building society branch still open in the town. The £150,000 refurbishment of the Stockport mutual’s branch on Park Lane, Poynton, is a further demonstration of the building society’s … [Read more...]
Local children get the bug for biodiversity at MIX MANCHESTER
Local children and staff from Woodhouse Park Family Centre in Wythenshawe joined the MIX MANCHESTER team to install a series of special bug hotels for the mini beasts at the 60-acre site at Manchester Airport. The children, aged 5-11, and their care team helped to create and decorate 20 bug … [Read more...]
Consultation launched on plans for airport-based science, innovation, and manufacturing campus
The joint venture partnership behind MIX MANCHESTER is taking its plans for the UK’s first airport-based science, innovation, and manufacturing campus to public consultation. The move follows the approval in principle of the draft Strategic Regeneration Framework (SRF) by Manchester City … [Read more...]
Cheshire property developer plans new HQ in former Alderley Edge bank
Cheshire-based property developer, Abode Residencies, plans to convert the former Barclays Bank building in Alderley Edge into its new HQ. The student accommodation specialist has purchased the former Barclays Bank building in Alderley Edge for £1.4 million, backed with funding from Cheadle-based … [Read more...]
Alderley Park move for global scientific manufacturer
Global scientific instruments manufacturer, LECO, has announced it will relocate its UK headquarters from Stockport to No. 11 Mereside at Alderley Park. Along with its UK head office, the new site will also house the company's Leco UK Training Centre, which will offer customers the opportunity … [Read more...]
Orbit Developments welcomes Samsung Climate Solutions
Alderley Edge-based commercial landlords, Orbit Developments, have welcomed Samsung Climate Solutions to their Cavendish House site in Sale, Greater Manchester. The global brand has taken 4,004 sq ft in Cavendish House that will be a host to a new training and development facility for Samsung … [Read more...]
Planning approval for Poynton industrial estate
Cheshire East Council has granted approval for a 170,000 sq ft of industrial and warehouse units to be built off the Poynton Relief Road. Developer, Chancerygate, first announced plans for the scheme in Autumn 2022 after acquiring the site from Quorum Property Group. Avro Business Park is set to … [Read more...]
Dakota Hotels unveils plans for Manchester Airport location
Boutique hotel brand, Dakota Hotels, has submitted a planning application to build its latest site at MIX MANCHESTER, next to Manchester Airport. The planning application continues the group’s ongoing UK expansion strategy which focuses on the North of England. Alongside its Manchester city … [Read more...]
Work begins on new Local Plan for Cheshire East
Cheshire East Council has begun work on a new Local Plan for the borough, which will help inform planning decisions and development through to the 2040s. A 12-week consultation is underway to hear from residents, businesses and other stakeholders as to the issues future local planning policies … [Read more...]