Contents FROM THE EDITOR
The Front Cover this issue and ‘Cover Story’ introduction on p 4-7 is FI-REM. Chorley has historically occupied a strong position within the North West’s commercial landscape; however, in recent years, the con- versation surrounding the town’s economic future has shifted. At the centre of this next phase of growth is Botany Hill Business Park, the second phase of FI Property Group’s £220 million industrial and logistics destination located just off Junction 8 of the M61.
On page 8 Trace Solutions and the rise of AI is explained by Martin Hughes Director of Software Development. Orerga continues London expansion on page 9. Jo Gilliard, CEO of Jangro, the UK and Europe’s largest independent hygiene distributor, shares her perspective on how hygiene strategies support facilities management and the wider oper- ation of commercial property on page 10. IPIF are featured on page 11.
Greater Manchester on pages 12-13 is a City built for long-term invest- ment. On page 15 Colliers Manchester provides us with a North West Industrial comment. Featured on page 17 Ian Cody of Federated Hermes provided us with NOMA Manchester insights. Network Space Developments report that work is underway to build Stockport’s new green light-industrial park, Cheadle Eco Park see page 18, which will secure up to 200 high-quality jobs and set exemplar standards for sus- tainable construction across the North West. On page 19 Simon Roddam at OBI Manchester tell us how they made a 360 degree out-of-town property service that delivers.
Wigan Council are ‘Fettlin’ the future at Wigan town centre and work continues at pace to transform Leigh town centre see pages 20-21. John Fletcher of Fletcher CRE gives us his ‘In My View’ comments on page 23. Cert Property on page 26, highlights their Elevator Studios project in Liverpool. Halton Council tells us that The Runcorn Station Quarter Enterprise Hub on page 27 is a Premier Location for Business on the West Coast Main Line. On pages 28-29 St Helens is a Borough ripe with opportunity, which is located in the heart of the Northwest, St Helens is an attractive place to live, work, visit and invest.
On page 31 we interview Anthony O’Keefe of LM6 who explains that Liverpool’s industrial and logistics market has become one of the UK’s most talked-about sectors and talks about 10 of the most common ques- tions about renting commercial warehouse space in Liverpool. On page 32 Neil Kirkham head of office at CBRE Liverpool give us his opinion. Hyndburn Council are on page.
Chorley Council and South Ribble Council are featured on page 33 delivering the best of Lancashire. Hyndburn Council and Eckersley are featured on page 34. Lancaster City Council and Wyre Council are presented on page 35. On page 36 Blackpool Council are aiming to be the City of Culture in 2029.
Rossendale Council and Pinkus and Co are featured on page 37. Kingsmoor Park and Barrow Rising are highlighted on page38
In the Issue Volume 42 Issue No. 3
Cover Story FI-REM
News
The North West Marketing Manchester
B8 RE, Blaze Marketing Colliers, NW News
CBRE, ASK, Eddisons, Mix Manchester IMPEY, NOMA
Network Space, CBRE, B8RE Roger Hannah Wigan Council
North West News Fletcher CRE
North West News JIL, Wirral waters Cert Property Halton Council
St Helens Council Royal Liver, CBRE LM6
CBRE, Knowsley Council
Chorley and South Ribble Councils Hyndburn Council, Eckersley
Lancaster City Council, Wyre Council Blackpool Council, Blackpool Unlimited Pinkus, Rossendale Council Barrow Rising, Kingsmoor Park North West News
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