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New hotel at 2-4 Whitworth Street West, Manchester achieves planning consent
Today Manchester City Council Highways and Planning Committee approved proposals from UK based asset manager, Aberdeen Standard Investments to redevelop 2-4 Whitworth Street West into a 152 room hotel. Working alongside Glenn Howells Architects and JLL, the plans will inject an investment of over £17m into the area to construct a mixed-use seven storey building […]

Aberdeen Standard Investments reveals new images for Whitworth Street West
UK based asset manager, Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) has revealed new images for its proposed redevelopment of 2-4 Whitworth Street West, Manchester, opposite Deansgate Locks. Working alongside Glenn Howells Architects (GHA) and JLL, the plans will inject an investment of over £17m into the area to construct a mixed-use seven storey building comprising retail and […]

Band on the Wall appoints City Build for £3.5 million expansion project
Inner City Music Limited, the charity that owns and operates Manchester’s multiple award-winning Band on the Wall, announced it has appointed City Build as the main contractor to the deliver the expansion of the historic music venue, which has a total project value of £3.5 million. Gavin Sharp, CEO, Inner City Music said: “It means […]

Taurus Security Group appoints Operations Director for Sports and Events
Manchester based Taurus Security Group announced it has appointed Lewis Walsh as its Operations Director for its Sports and Events Division. Lewis brings over 20 years experience to Taurus Security Group and will be responsible for growing the team dedicated to providing planning and operational support to crowd safety and security at sporting events and […]
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ID Manchester partner selection process scheduled to resume
The University of Manchester announced it has resumed the procurement process to find its development and investment partner to deliver the £1.5 billion new world-class innovation district ID Manchester. The University paused the process in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, having already notified the four highest scoring bidders it will be taking forward into […]