INSIGHTS

MIX MANCHESTER appoints CHY Consultancy as dedicated social value partner

MIX MANCHESTER – the UK’s best-connected manufacturing and innovation campus – has chosen CHY Consultancy as its dedicated social value partner. The team at CHY Consultancy will now work closely with the team at MIX MANCHESTER to shape, enhance and embed social value in every aspect of the £1bn scheme. CHY Consultancy brings more than […]

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MIX MANCHESTER Explores Joint Venture Restructure

The joint venture partnership delivering MIX MANCHESTER has announced it is in advanced talks with Manchester City Council (MCC), and existing shareholder Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF), regarding the acquisition of Columbia Threadneedle Investments’ (CTI) 50% shareholding in the development. Commenting on behalf of MIX MANCHESTER Gareth Jackson, group property director at Manchester Airports Group, […]

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The Role Of Mid Tech Units At MIX MANCHESTER

As the MIX MANCHESTER team joins Manchester’s delegation for MIPIM 2025 they’ll showcase the diverse range of spaces which will be delivered at the UK’s first airport-based, globally connected science, innovation, and manufacturing campus. Spanning over 2 million sq ft, the development will include Mid Tech units, advanced manufacturing, R&D labs and office space, alongside […]

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PLANNING SECURED FOR PREMIER INN

Whitbread PLC, the parent company to Premier Inn, and MIX MANCHESTER have been granted planning approval by Manchester City Council for a new 276-bedroom Premier Inn at Manchester Airport. Located within the MIX MANCHESTER’S hotel district, just 2 minutes’ walk from the Ground Transport Interchange and 400m from Terminals 1 and 2, the new Premier […]

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Driving innovation and growth in life sciences manufacturing

In this blog for the BIA Chris Rumsey, Development Director at MIX MANCHESTER positions the North West of England as a nationally significant hub for life sciences manufacturing, bolstered by its strong ecosystem, investments in sustainability, talent, and digital innovation. The North West of England is recognised as one of the cornerstones of the UK’s […]

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MIX MANCHESTER progresses following public consultation

Manchester City Council’s Executive Committee has approved amends to the Strategic Regeneration Framework (SRF) for MIX MANCHESTER, the UK’s first airport-based science, innovation, and manufacturing campus. The amends were made following an eight-week period of public consultation on the draft SRF, which soughts views on the masterplan from local residents, community groups, councillors and stakeholders […]

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PLANNING SECURED FOR DAKOTA HOTELS AT MIX MANCHESTER

Planning approval has been secured for a new boutique Dakota Hotel at MIX MANCHESTER, adjacent to Manchester Airport. The application was given approval by Manchester City Council’s planning team under delegated powers. The 154-bedroom hotel is expected to inject approximately £12million per annum to the local economy, with 150 jobs for local people. It has […]

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NORTH OF ENGLAND’S LARGEST PREMIER INN SET TO LAND AT MIX MANCHESTER

Premier Inn has agreed terms with MIX MANCHESTER to build a 276-bedroom hotel within the development’s hotel district only 400m from Manchester Airport’s Terminals 1 and 2 Whitbread PLC, the parent company to Premier Inn, and MIX MANCHESTER have announced plans to develop the largest Premier Inn in the north of England at Manchester Airport. […]

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MIX MANCHESTER – A brand with passion and purpose

The MIX MANCHESTER brand was launched back in May following an extensive development process with our partners at Siren Design. We asked Rod Smith to talk through their approach, their vision for the new brand and how they brought that vision to life with the colourful and dynamic branding which you can now […]

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Ready for business: infrastructure investment at MIX MANCHESTER

MIX MANCHESTER is the only major science, innovation, and manufacturing campus adjacent to an international airport. Local, multi-modal transport systems associated with Manchester Airport provide access to surrounding areas and talent pools. In fact, MIX MANCHESTER will provide unrivaled access to the very best the North West has to offer. The 60-acre site is easily […]

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