Property
Jodrell Bank Observatory added to UNESCO World Heritage Site List
Cheshire’s Jodrell Bank Observatory has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The observatory becomes the 32nd UNESCO World Heritage Site in the UK and joins the prestigious list alongside international sites such as Machu Picchu, the Great Wall of China and the Taj Mahal. Jodrell Bank, owned by the University of Manchester, is famous […]
The Joshua Tree ‘breaks ground’ on its new support centre
Construction has begun on The Joshua Tree’s new purpose-built support centre in Sandiway following 13 years of fundraising. Due for completion during early 2020, the centre will provide an appropriate and much-needed environment for families, accommodating children of all ages from toddlers through to teenagers. It will feature a multi-functional activity room, counselling suites, soft […]
Make Events moves to Wilmslow
Corporate event agency, Make Events, is moving from its current base at Stanley Green Business Park to a new location in Wilmslow. With a client list that includes Tomas Cook, PUMA and Auto Trader, Make Events will be more than doubling its workspace when it moves into the last remaining wing at Orbit Development’s Bollin House […]
Northwich BID reflects on positive first term
The Northwich Business Improvement District (BID) is reflecting upon a positive first five-year term with the vote fast approaching for a BID 2 in the town. In May and June, businesses within the Northwich BID area will be asked if they would like to see the BID continue until 2024, giving them the chance to […]
Planning a wedding, a business show or an event in Cheshire?
If you are planning a wedding, a party to celebrate a special occasion, a business show or an event, and you are looking for guidance and inspiration, then you are in luck! Knutsford-based A & M Marquees – Events Limited is hosting an open day in conjunction with The Flaming Gourmand at Church Lane Meadow – […]
Raising a glass to Knutsford May Day
Knutsford Beer Festival has chosen the town’s Royal May Day Festival as one of its community projects for the year. “Knutsford Royal May Day is a fantastic local cause,” said the Beer Festival’s marketing manager, Rachel Bishop. “We know smaller local charities struggle for funding compared with larger charities and we wanted to ensure we […]
Tempohousing targets housing demand growth in the UK and Ireland
Prominent independent business development consultant, John Hewitt, has joined forces with modular construction specialist, TempoHousing, to target the surge in demand for accommodation in the UK and Ireland to improve housing delivery programmes. John, who originates from Knutsford in Cheshire, brings more than 30 years’ business development experience, working with key decision makers in the […]
Location, Location, Location is coming to Cheshire
Channel 4’s ‘Location, Location, Location’ is back for a new series and they are planning to come to Cheshire! Yes, that’s right! Property experts Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer will be helping people find their dream home this spring, 2019. Are you or somebody you know a chain free buyer struggling to find that perfect […]
Strong growth for new businesses in Cheshire
Figures just published show that Cheshire saw strong growth in the number of new company formations during 2018 – despite the challenges of political and economic uncertainty surrounding Brexit. In terms of new companies, 13,259 were registered in the county compared to 11,619 in 2017, which represents an increase of 14.1%. This brings the total […]
Cheshire East plans for HS2 arrival
Cheshire East Council is moving forward with plans for the arrival of HS2 by considering the impact and opportunities it will create around Crewe railway station. Draft plans show the next part of the emerging Crewe station hub area action plan (CSHAAP), and are on the agenda at a meeting of the strategic planning board […]
