Manchester

Manchester housing apprentices win awards

Apprentices helping to look after homes and public buildings across Manchester have been recognised for their work in an annual prize-giving ceremony organised by Manchester Working, a joint venture between national maintenance contractor Morrison Facilities Services and the city council.

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Elizabeth Gaskell's house to get £2.5m upgrade

The house where novels including Cranford and Wives and Daughters were penned has been given the green light to receive a £2.5 million upgrade.

Harvest Housing Group holds North West debate

An influential audience is due to gather at the City of Manchester Stadium next month, to witness an expert panel debating a range of topical and controversial issues currently affecting the region.

Northwards Housing awards held

Northwards Housing hosted their first ever NorthAwards at their Annual General Meeting at Heaton Park's Orangery this month.

Honey, I shrunk the house

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They’re small - no, they’re really tiny - and they debuted at the University of Munich as student accommodation. Now micro-compact homes may be coming to Greater Manchester for an experiment in affordable housing

Running the regeneration race

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City South Manchester Housing Trust was formed just a few months ago but following a flying start it has its eyes set firmly on the future and is looking to spread its wings

Manchester’s Grove Village makes final of regeneration awards

Grove Village, the £100 million housing PFI scheme that has been transforming the former inner city estate of Plymouth Grove in Manchester into a thriving urban village, was announced as a finalist at the Regeneration and Renewal Awards 2008 last night in the Regeneration Partnership Award category.

£35m improvements for Langley estate

Bowlee Park Housing and contractors G & J Seddon celebrated the successful installation of £35 million worth new kitchens, windows and bathrooms on the Langley estate last week.

Mill View opens in Oldham

Mill View, the £1million housing project in Lees, Oldham has opened it doors this month.

Northmoor receives government award

Great Places Housing Group and Manchester City Council’s £21million 10year regeneration programme to transform Northmoor in Longsight, Manchester has won an award.

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