A group of businesses have come together to vent their frustration at a huge development in the Northern Quarter which is disrupting their trade. Billionaire Fred Done's plans for the 17-storey glass tower near Shudehill caused outcry when approved in 2019, and is continuing to do so during its construction.
The Betfred owner's construction firm, Salboy, is behind the plans which is seeing the old redbrick building converted and extended into a glass tower which will primarily used for office space. Construction for this is due to finish at the start of next year, with the glass tower visibly taking shape.
The construction racing on has incensed some local businesses sitting next to the dense construction site on High Street, who say they are feeling the full brunt of it. From debris dirtying windows next to where customers sit, road closures hitting takings hard, and even the emptying of chemical toilets causing a stink.
