Chart toppers

Working out that web lists are fun, Place has launched the Place 100, "the first comprehensive ranking of private sector power and influence in the property and regeneration worlds of the North West".

Top of the first list is John Whittaker, chairman of Peel Holdings (developers of MediaCity, Salford Quays). A great year for the group's developments, says Place, though adding "more lettings are needed to maintain market confidence"

Interesting that Mr Whittaker's former deputy at Peel, Robert Hough, is now chairman of the North West Development Agency, which recently granted a further £8m to Media City for the creation of a media enterprise centre.