New census data study highlights rate of decline in social housing since 1971

The number of social renting households in England fell from a peak over 5.1 million in 1981 to a low of 3.9 million in...

Lendlease should never be considered for a Council Contract again say Lib Dem opposition

The official opposition on Manchester Council has denounced Lendlease and snapped that the firm should never be awarded a council contract again. The Lib Dem...

Community led housing moves forward in Salford

Plans for community led housing in Salford have taken a major step forwards. Salford City Council has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement...

Northstone launch consulation on £54m investment for new homes and primary school site at...

A consultation on plans to create an inclusive and sustainable residential community in Worsley, Salford, with a new primary school site, all set within...

Plans Submitted for the Redevelopment of Chorlton Leisure Centre Site as Affordable Homes

A planning applications has been submitted for the redevelopment of the former Chorlton Leisure Centre as an affordable Later Living scheme for local people. The...

From Housing to Human Rights

A public meeting is being held this Saturday in Manchester to discuss the partnership between Manchester City Council and Abu Dhabi Co-hosted by The Public Meeting,...

Mental health research highlights devastating impact on leaseholders affected by cladding scandal

Four years on from the Grenfell Tower fire, leaseholders in apartments with flammable cladding are still suffering the fallout which is taking a huge...

Tameside’s Controversial Godley Green scheme moves a step closer

THE future of the Godley Green Garden Village development in Hyde moved a step forward following the submission of an outline planning application, with...

New Passivhaus homes in Salford receive planning approval

Salford City Council’s planning committee has given the green light to The English Cities Fund’s (ECF) 100 sustainable, affordable apartments on Peru Street in...

Planning application now in to regenerate former East Lancs Paper Mill site in Bury

Ambitious plans to provide housing and regenerate the former East Lancs Paper Mill site have moved another step forward. A formal outline planning application has...