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New Islington Green

Furious residents condemn council decision to build over New Islington Green

By Conrad Bower | December 18, 2020News

Yesterday Manchester City Council’s planning committee approved a proposal to build five offices on New Islington Green in Ancoats, despite 94% of those responding to the consultation objecting to the plans and 5,000 signing a petition against development.

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Today is our last chance to save New Islington Green

By Guest Writer | October 28, 2020Opinion

Alan Good, the Liberal Democrat candidate for Ancoats & Beswick, ran a survey that found 91% oppose development plans for New Islington Green. He recaps the overwhelming support for saving the Green, and questions how much the council really stands to gain financially from the development.

More controversial developments to be decided on by Chief Executive as Planning Committee remains suspended

By Nick Prescott | May 26, 2020News

Despite cross-party calls for the Planning Committee to be reinstated, another spread of developments will be decided this week by the council’s Chief Executive. The Meteor looks under the hood of a fiercely opposed apartment block in Ancoats and a build-to-rent skyscraper, along with three other developments. Over 400 units of housing are set to […]

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