Former Tameside Rough Sleepers Get Homes of their Own

SIX formerly homeless people are now living in comfortable flats of their own thanks to a project masterminded by Tameside Council’s homelessness team. Thanks to...
A survey questioning what houses will have to reach net zero showed that 36% thought solar panels to generate electricity should feature

Manchester Residents Think The House Of The Future Will Have Solar Panels, Rainwater Collection...

A survey among Manchester residents questioning what the houses of the future will have to help reach net zero showed that 36% thought solar...

Change planning laws to reduce waste and refurbish old buildings, engineers say

The government needs to go further with its circular economy plans if the UK is to reduce its waste and make a green recovery...
Proposals for 730 new houses in Newton Heath have been submitted to Manchester Council's planning committee

700 homes, a school, park and community hub planned for Newton Heath

Proposals for 730 new houses in Newton Heath have been submitted to Manchester Council's planning committee The homes on the former site of the Jackson's...

Planning application submitted for 69 low carbon social homes in Newton Heath

A planning application has gone in for new social housing on Silk Street, Newton Heath, bringing a long-term brownfield site back into use. The properties...

Six people died a day in North West because of cold homes since government...

A new analysis of official data, published today by Greenpeace UK, reveals that, on average, six people have died every single day in the...

Former Partington pub site transformed into social housing

A new social housing development at the site of a former Trafford pub has officially opened its doors. Residents are now settling into their...

Affordable homes scheme in Wigan gets green light

A housing redevelopment providing dozens of affordable apartments as part of a Wigan Council delivery programme has moved a step forward. Logwood Place in Newtown,...

Horror show Crumpsall Property closed down by council

A property in Crumpsall linked to possible violence, drug supply and exploitation of women has been closed down, with a three-month ban placed on...

Housing supply to lower-income private renters is not sustainable, new research shows

Reduced investment in social housing and the sale of social housing stock via right to buy have led to an increased reliance on the...