A legal challenge is being brought over Manchester City Council’s acquisition of a leasehold for the “No 10 North” project site, a former Central Retail Park. Property mogul Aubrey Weis, represented by barrister Christopher Knight KC, alleges that council officials broke the law during the process. According to the claim reported by outlets, Knight argues the council breaches occurred twice before the leasehold purchase was completed.
The dispute focuses on whether correct procedures were followed when the council acquired the 10.5-acre site, which is described as central to the No 10 North development. The challenge is presented as a “legal blow” for Mayor Andy Burnham, but the specific grounds for unlawfulness and the council’s response are not detailed in the provided summaries.
At this stage, the information indicates only that a barrister acting for Weis is contesting the legality of the council’s actions. The reporting does not confirm any court finding, and the matter may still require formal legal determination.
