Izzy Lepone 15 July 2025

Skyscraper proposals spark concern amongst residents

Skyscraper proposals spark concern amongst residents image
Salford Quays, Manchester. © Christopher Chambers / Shutterstock.com.

Salford City Council is set to discuss proposals for the third tallest skyscraper in the UK.

Councillors will convene on Thursday to discuss development plans for the 78-storey building, which is part of the £1bn regeneration project proposed for Regent Retail Park, according to the BBC.

The Regent Retail Park scheme is expected to deliver 3,300 homes, as well as increased commercial areas and public space to benefit the community.

Whilst the project is designed to help provide affordable housing, the council has purportedly received over 450 objections in response to the plans.

According to Salford MP Rebecca Long-Bailey, the scheme ‘won't help with the loss of shops, existing employment and parking, and will drastically impact Salford's skyline’.

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Business Support Assistant

Middlesbrough Council
£26,824
Are you organised, proactive and passionate about delivering high quality administrative support? Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
Recuriter: Middlesbrough Council

Quality Improvement Officer - Academic & Vocational Provision

Essex County Council
£30585.00 - £35982.00 per annum
Quality Improvement Officer - Academic & Vocational ProvisionPermanent, Full Time£30,585 to £35,982 per annumLocation
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Residential Assistant - ASC

Essex County Council
£25959.00 - £26284.00 per annum
Residential Assistant - ASCPermanent, Full Time£25,959 to £26,284 per annum Location
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Apprentice AI Digital Champion

Essex County Council
£15435.00 - £24522.00 per annum
Apprentice AI Digital Champion (Digital Support Technician Level 3Fixed Term, Full Time£25,081 per annumLocation
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Advanced Social Worker - Integrated Front Door

North East Lincolnshire Council
Up to £49,282
Make the change, be the difference. North East Lincolnshire
Recuriter: North East Lincolnshire Council
Linkedin Banner