Local Authority - Connell Brothers

June 15, 2026

A World First in Engineering: Remembering the 1996 Manchester City Centre Clearance

Thirty years on from the 1996 IRA city centre bombing, our thoughts remain first and foremost with the hundreds of people who were hurt and deeply affected by the devastating blast. It remains a poignant moment in Manchester’s history.

April 22, 2026

Manchester Metropolitan University Library Demolition Well Underway

Demolition works at the iconic All Saints library site are now fully in motion, marking a major milestone for this high-profile development in the heart of Manchester city centre.

Given the tight urban footprint and the scale of the structure, navigating the teardown requires careful planning, precision engineering, and some heavy lifting.

January 23, 2026

Building Brighter Futures: Supporting the Barnabus Big Give Challenge

At Connell Brothers Ltd, we believe that “giving back” should be more than just a phrase, it should be a commitment to the community we work in every day. That is why we are incredibly proud to have supported Barnabus during their recent Big Give Christmas Challenge.

December 15, 2025

Connell Brothers Ltd Spearhead Demolition of Seacroft’s “Eyesore” Flats

Connell Brothers Ltd has officially begun the transformation of Boggart Hill, clearing the way for a major affordable housing boost in Leeds.

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November 23, 2025

Connell Brothers Appointed as Principal Contractor for All Saints Library Demolition

Connell Brothers Ltd is proud to announce our appointment as Principal Contractor for the significant demolition phase of the All Saints Library at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU).

October 23, 2025

Alpha House Demolition Reaches Major Milestone

October 2025 marks a significant turning point in the transformation of Wythenshawe Town Centre. As part of the wider £500m regeneration project, Connell Brothers has successfully navigated the most technical phase of the Alpha House demolition: the systematic, floor-by-floor deconstruction required to safeguard the site’s critical infrastructure.

September 23, 2025

Eccles Multi-Storey Car Park Demolition Gathers Pace

The transformation of Eccles Town Centre is officially in full swing. As part of Salford City Council’s ambitious regeneration plans, Connell Brothers is making significant progress on the first phase of demolition, focusing on the removal of the outdated multi-storey car park.

April 3, 2025

Place North West Feature — Work starts on Eccles town centre demolitions

Salford contractor Connell Brothers has begun a programme that includes bringing down a market hall, car park and part of the shopping centre, paving the way for redevelopment.

October 9, 2024

Connell Brothers to spearhead £20m transformation of Cannock town centre

Connell Brothers Ltd is set to spearhead the £20 million transformation of Cannock town centre. The award-winning demolition contractor was selected as the preferred contractor to carry out the demolition of Cannock’s multi-storey car park and multiple shopping units.

July 31, 2024

Place North West Feature — Connell Brothers readies Eccles wrecking ball

Around a third of the town’s rundown shopping centre is to be demolished to make way for the site’s wholesale regeneration.

May 13, 2024

Manchester Evening News Feature — Clarendon Leisure Centre, devastating fire

Connell Brothers Ltd was drafted in to assess the future of a much-loved leisure centre ravaged in a fire now being investigated by police.

March 2, 2024

Connell Brothers support the Salford Foundation Trust Charity Ball

Connell Brothers were pleased to support the Valentine’s Charity Ball last month, a prestigious event dedicated to championing the aspirations of young people in Salford.

January 25, 2024

Connell Brothers support the Christmas Tree Recycling Event

Connell Brothers Ltd was pleased to support JustHelping Charity with their Christmas Tree Recycling Event.

January 6, 2024

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November 25, 2023

Leeds College of Building attend the Highways Towers Project

Jim Connell recently hosted students from Leeds College of Building at the Highways Tower block project in Leeds.

September 26, 2023

Connell Brothers win place on Leeds City Council £7m Demolition Framework

Connell Brothers have recently been awarded a place on the Leeds City Council Demolition Framework.

September 1, 2023

Breaking news : Swinton Under 17’s team join North Bury League

Breaking News: Connell Brothers have signed a new 2-year kit sponsorship deal with Swinton FC Under 17’s (Cobra’s).

August 16, 2023

Connell Brothers collaborate with Quay Square Consult on Salford Tower Blocks

Connell Brothers have collaboratively partnered with Quay Square consult to successfully complete several specialised demolition projects on various occupied high-rise residential buildings in the Pendleton Together Estate, adjacent Salford Precinct.

July 18, 2023

Connell Brothers support Saints Community Development Foundation

Connell Brothers have recently donated toward David Swift’s fundraiser on behalf of Saints Community Development Foundation.

David embarked on a 100 mile walk to help raise awareness for Mental Health.

June 19, 2023

Construction Enquirer Article — Highways Towers, Leeds

Connell Brothers to demolish Leeds twin towers

Connell Brothers have been appointed to demolish the dilapidated Highways tower blocks and maisonettes in Killingbeck, Leeds.