National broadcaster to move into Gary Neville’s new St Michael’s development

Gary Neville’s company has announced the latest big name to move into its huge new office development in Manchester city centre.

Ex-United and England legend Gary, 49, is developing the St Michael’s complex through his company, Relentless.

Gary Neville

Once complete, it will have offices, flats, hotels, shops, a public square, and a Japanese-Peruvian rooftop restaurant ‘a stone’s throw from the iconic Town Hall and the Central Library’ next to the former Bootle Street police station.

No. 1 St Michael’s, an under-construction office block in the development, has seen a flurry of new leases signed in the past few months.

Now, the latest big name has been confirmed.

Channel 4

Channel 4 says it will lease half a floor of the building, with its existing commercial team based set to move in.

“We’re really pleased to sign Channel 4 to the last remaining office suite at No.1,” said Mr Neville on announcing the news.

“The broadcaster has a strong reputation for bold and creative content and it justifiably joins the portfolio of highly-renowned brands here at St Michael’s.

“Concluding the office lettings has seen us break the city’s rental record no less than three times which is a huge achievement.

“We’re now focused on final negotiations for the remaining food and beverage unit which will see us reach fully let status.”

Channel 4 King Street

The broadcaster currently has an office on King Street, and has confirmed staff will make the short move across town next summer — but continue to expand in the north and move more jobs out of London.

The new 100-desk office is said to be twice the size of the channel’s existing Manchester base.

Chief executive Alex Mahon said it was ‘really special’.

She added: “Manchester has always been a really important base for Channel 4, and we’re excited to be working with Gary Neville and his team at Relentless to grow our presence in this great city.”