Wirral planning officers are recommending approval for scheme by housebuilder Persimmon to build 116 new homes close to the River Mersey. Tony McDonough reports Housebuilder Persimmon Homes is expected to secure planning consent for…

Liverpool council planning officers recommend approval for £3.5m new home for Zoe’s Place baby hospice with councillors set to consider the proposal this week. Tony McDonough reports Councillors in Liverpool are likely to give the…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: New Liulinhai, a bulk carrier carrying biomass (woodchips) from the US. Agent is Peel Ports Logistics. Amelie Borchard, a container vessel coming from Egypt and sailing on to…

A new property developer formed by three experienced industry operators aims to create a £1bn build-to-rent residential portfolio in Liverpool and Manchester within five years. Tony McDonough reports A trio of experienced property…

Maritime manufacturer Survitec sells its former Birkenhead factory site to a Wirral fleet hire business in a £1.4m deal. Tony McDonough reports West Wallasey Fleet Hire Services has acquired the former Survitec manufacturing site in…

Developer Placefirst completes sixth and final phase of its £42.8m regeneration of the Welsh Streets in Liverpool bringing its total number of homes to 296. Tony McDonough reports Placefirst has completed the sixth and final phase…

More than 3m sq ft of logistics / industrial space is under construction or in the pipeline due to the Liverpool City Region Freeport, a new report reveals. Tony McDonough reports More than 3m sq ft of new commercial space is being…

An Indian restaurant brand that has been a hit with diners in Manchester is set to open its first Liverpool outlet. Tony McDonough reports Indian restaurant brand Delhi House Cafe will open in Liverpool for the first time in…

Liverpool accountancy firm DSG is acquired by partners Mark Kearsley and Laura Leslie in a management buyout. Tony McDonough reports One of Liverpool’s best-known accountancy firms has been acquired by two of its partners in a…

Shipping movements on the Mersey today, include: Disney Dream, a cruise vessel sailing to Ireland. Agent is Denholm Port Services. Celandine, a cargo vessel coming from and returning to Ireland. Agent is CLdN Ro Ro. Birkenhead…