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 15 years’ experience of delivering real, measurable outcomes that support both industry and community wellbeing.
The specialist consultancy will support the MIX MANCHESTER team with integrating social value initiatives that will benefit the local community throughout construction and long-term operations.
CHY Consultancy will focus on implementing the South Manchester Social Value Framework, of which MIX MANCHESTER is a proud supporter, while providing ongoing strategic support for seamless social value delivery at all stages of development and assisting the team in navigating the social value aspects of the planning process.
Through the partnership, MIX MANCHESTER will be better positioned to meet the growing demand for socially responsible development, while reinforcing its commitment to long-term sustainability and community impact.
Emily Fleet, Development Manager of MIX MANCHESTER, said: “As a place for innovative ideas to come to life and thrive, delivering long-term social value is an intrinsic part of our aspirations for this flagship scheme.
“CHY’s insight and expertise will help to ensure that our team is able to meet expectations among local people and key stakeholders, while setting a new standard for creating place-based impact in the region.”
Rob Wolfe, Managing Director at CHY Consultancy, said: “Our early involvement in MIX MANCHESTER provides us with the opportunity to embed social value into every stage of the development, from planning, through construction, and operation. We will work with colleagues across all sectors, our project partners and local communities to shape our collective ambitions, ensuring we make a positive impact on the existing and future communities of South Manchester.”
Once completed, MIX MANCHESTER will deliver cutting-edge advanced manufacturing, R&D, laboratory and office space with complementary hotel and amenity uses – all set within a high-quality urban environment including a brand-new public realm.
Served by Manchester Airport’s transport infrastructure, MIX MANCHESTER is designed to widen access to jobs and skills, improve local connectivity, and support the continued growth of the region’s innovation sector.
