October 6, 2026

Connell Brothers Delivers Green Social Value at Blanchard Garden

Transforming Urban Spaces: Connell Brothers Delivers Green Social Value at Blanchard Garden

As part of our ongoing commitment to generating tangible social value and supporting local communities, Connell Brothers Ltd is proud to deliver key environmental enhancement works at Blanchard Garden in Manchester.

Delivered in partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University, this project highlights how our specialist site clearance and ground prep capabilities can transform unused urban footprints into vibrant, accessible green spaces for the local community.

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Gerard KellyCity Centre, Local Authority, Social Value
June 18, 2021

The largest bomb to explode in peacetime England

A World’s First — Pre-stressed post-tensioned building demolition

It is 25 years since the IRA planted the biggest bomb on the UK mainland since World War Two targeting shoppers on 15 June 1996.

The explosion ripped the heart out of the city centre but despite extensive damage, and a remarkable evacuation, no one was killed. 200 people were injured and some were left traumatised by the attack.

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Gerard KellyCity Centre, Demolition, Local Authority
May 31, 2021

Connell Brothers Demolition at St James’ Hospital signals start of work on £27m pathology lab — Yorkshire Evening Post article

Preparation of the site at St James Hospital continues and it is expected that construction will start later this year, with a completion date set for 2023.

It will serve hospitals across Leeds, West Yorkshire and Harrogate and will allow the Trust to bring many of its pathology services together into a purpose-built laboratory for fast, accurate, routine and specialist testing.

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Gerard KellyCity Centre, Demolition, Healthcare, Local Authority
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