Working with asset manager XLB, the bank's Realis platform has acquired the 47,000 sq ft Mosley Street building for around £14m.

The last-mile specialist provider has tied up deals with Midon Logistics in Warrington and HTC Group in Runcorn, amounting to a combined 68,000 sq ft.

Just 20 projects commenced construction last year, the lowest total in a decade, according to Deloitte’s annual crane survey.

Laura Green has been leading the council’s regeneration and development team since Paul Richards was promoted to deputy chief executive last year.

The 5,500-capacity stand has been designed by Populous, the architect behind the new Wembley and the £1.2bn Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Deals for 318,500 sq ft were completed in 2024, up 12.5% on the 283,000 sq ft transacted in 2023, said the Liverpool Office Agents Forum.

Taking up the reins as only the city council’s third chief executive in 25 years, Tom Stannard has officially begun in the role, following his move from Salford.