Julia Hatmaker

Main contractor VolkerFitzpatrick has handed over the two warehouses on the 17-acre former Essity site off Mansell Way in Horwich.

Aberdeen is looking for buyers for its 68,000 sq ft office block in the city’s central business district.

The banking group’s private rental and shared ownership division has agreed a forward contract with Barratt Redrow to acquire the homes, which are due to be delivered by 2029.

Expect rising rents, an increase in take-up, and growing investor appetite as Prime Minister Andy Burnham transforms the city into the country’s second seat of power.

Enabling the delivery of 33,750 homes and 5.8m sq ft of employment floorspace by 2043, the latest strategic development framework from the city council is on its way for independent review by the Planning Inspectorate.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said that the move to allow mayoral combined authorities to partially retain business rates and income tax will “make good” on his promise for good growth in every postcode.

A fly-through video has been released showcasing the council’s plans to refresh the 17.5-acre green space, part of its wider £30m investment in the town.

Cumberland Council has appointed its principal contractor for the project, which will see the linking of the grade two-listed former Credit Union building town and library to create 10,800 sq ft facility with exhibition spaces, a youth activities area, and café.

Citing challenging trading conditions across the industry as well as cash-flow pressures caused by project delays, the Oldham-based light gauge steel frame specialist announced today that it had filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators.

Flintshire County Council will have to defend its decision to reject the application, which had been denied last year against officer recommendation and after nearly two hours of debate.