Codling leaves WHR for Orbit Developments

Office agent Paul Codling is leaving Manchester-based WHR Property Consultants to join Orbit Developments. The South Manchester specialist was one of the founders of WHR when he left Lambert Smith Hampton alongside several other agents, including Mike Hawkins, in 2004.

Leisure operators clash over Blackpool casino plans

Leisure operators in Blackpool have clashed over proposals to bring a regional super casino to the Lancashire resort. Speaking at the Casino Advisory Panel’s Examination in Public (EIP) in Blackpool on Friday, Coral Island amusements owner Leaguenotion dismissed the need for the development.

Liverpool planners back £160m Central Village scheme

Liverpool city council planners today awarded planning permission for Merepark and Ballymore’s £160m Central Village scheme in Liverpool city centre. The 600,000 sq ft scheme, on derelict land close to Central Station, includes two towers of 20 storeys and 25 storeys each.