New public square unveiled in Gorton town centre
A new public square is now formally open, providing a new heart and focal point for the Gorton neighbourhood, while supporting the ongoing success of the existing Gorton Market.
Regeneration news
Plans submitted for first Grey Mare Lane neighbourhood development
Great Places Housing Group has submitted its proposals for the first planned scheme to be delivered as part of the recently approved masterplan for the Grey Mare Lane neighbourhood in east Manchester.
Consultation begins around the long-term regeneration of the Strangeways and Cambridge neighbourhoods
An eight-week consultation and engagement process is now open that will gather local feedback around the principles for investment and development of the city centre fringe areas over the next decade
Victoria North: Local school children name new Collyhurst social rent apartment blocks
Year five pupils from three Collyhurst schools have taken part in a competition to help name three new social housing apartment blocks.
Local people asked for their views about the future of Newton Heath
A consultation has opened today (Weds 26 Feb) asking the Newton Heath community for feedback around what investment they would like to see in their district centre.
Manchester Digital Campus and latest city centre park gets planning green light
A major government office complex bringing 7,000 civil service jobs to Manchester alongside a new urban park have been given planning consent to be built in Ancoats.
Council Leader reacts to new Government funding for new towns
Manchester has been allocated £1.5m by the Government to support the next phase of regeneration in Collyhurst in north Manchester - part of the major Victoria North regeneration programme.
Council responds to Deloitte's Annual Crane Survey
Council Leader Cllr Bev Craig and Chief Executive Tom Stannard react to the survey that provides a commentary on the construction sector in the UK's major cities.
Delivering our housing strategy: boosting the supply of new affordable housing using Council owned land
The Council’s executive will consider a report (Weds 22 January) outlining a range of land disposals across Manchester that will help deliver more than 700 new homes affordable homes.
Major Holt Town regeneration programme proceeds following public consultation
Manchester City Council’s executive will be asked to approve the ambitious plans to transform Holt Town into a new woodland town in the city of Manchester at a committee meeting (Weds 22 Jan).
THIS CITY: Consultation opens about Northern Quarter housing development site
A consultation opens today gathering feedback from residents and businesses around proposals to deliver new housing in the city centre through the Council’s housing company, This City.
Council submits planning application for latest city centre park
Proposals for a new major urban park at the former Central Retail Park site have been submitted to planners.
Council land deal unlocks major life science investment
The Council has completed a disposal of land to Kadans Science Partner UK (Kadans) to deliver a landmark life science development as part of the first phase of the Upper Brook Street regeneration.
Council searches for regeneration partner for major Northern Quarter development
The Council is inviting interested developers to present proposals to transform a surplus multi storey car park on Church Street and deliver a landmark development in the heart of the Northern Quarter
Work starts to create a new heart for Gorton town centre
Gorton district centre will welcome a new public town square, creating a new heart for the local community and a space for people to gather and spend time, while enhancing the existing Gorton Market.
This City housing company moves ahead with latest development sites
The Council has approved a further £5.1m funding to progress the next four This City development sites to planning – aiming to bring forward 600 new homes, including at least 20% affordable housing.
Local community broadly welcome regen plans for Grey Mare Lane estate following consultation
The regeneration masterplan for the Grey Mare Lane estate has been met with broad approval from the east Manchester community a new report going to the Council executive committee (Weds 11 September).
Public consultation opens around ambitious proposals for Manchester’s former Central Retail Park
Manchester City Council and the Government Property Agency (GPA) have opened a joint consultation around emerging plans for the former retail site.
Consultation begins on major regeneration plan for Holt Town
The Council has begun gathering feedback around the transformational proposals being developed for Holt Town, east Manchester as consultation opens today.
Council appoints new assistant director of development and investment
Oliver Jones-Orrells has been appointed to the assistant director role that will support development, investment and continued economic growth in Manchester.
Planning application submitted for new town square in Gorton
A new heart for Gorton takes a further step forward as plans are submitted that detail a new public square where local people and visitors can relax and spend time.
Development partner agreed to deliver £500m Wythenshawe Civic regen
National placemaker, Muse has been named as the delivery and investment partner that will work with the Council to deliver the transformational investment in Wythenshawe town centre.
Delivering our Housing Strategy: a 10 year high for affordable housing completions
A new report shows the early impact of the city’s ambitious housing strategy – where more affordable homes have been built in the last year than at any time in the last decade.
Holt Town vision takes shape as Council looks ahead to major consultation
The Council’s executive committee will be asked to approve the move to consult on a Neighbourhood Development Framework (NDF) for the east Manchester neighbourhood.
The regeneration of Wythenshawe Civic moves to the delivery phase
The regeneration of Wythenshawe town centre continues to accelerate as the appointment of a delivery partner will approved at a meeting of the executive (Weds 24 July).
VICTORIA NORTH: Council sets out ambitious proposals for future investment in Collyhurst
A report going to the Council’s executive committee (Weds 24 July) has set out the key principles for the long-term regeneration of Collyhurst in north Manchester.
Manchester enters new era of sustainable growth, development and new housing
Manchester City Council presents an ambitious programme of investment that places the city’s communities at the heart of economic growth – and supports residents to share in the city’s ongoing success
Tribute to Sir Howard Bernstein
The Leader of Manchester City Council has paid tribute to former chief executive Sir Howard Bernstein, who has died aged 71 after a period of illness.
Council’s inaugural This City housing development hits highest point
The Council’s housing company This City has celebrated a major milestone in construction as a topping out ceremony marks the highest point of the build.
Locals invited to have their say over Grey Mare Lane estate regeneration plan
A consultation has opened today gathering feedback from local people about the masterplan for the Grey Mare Lane estate in east Manchester.
Withington community welcomes proposed public space investment following consultation
Local people and businesses have shown their support for two projects to improve public spaces in Withington Village and create a more pedestrian first approach to the high street.
Key development progress made to create a greener, cleaner Ancoats
Progress at three key developments in Ancoats come together to mark the final phase of the Ancoats redevelopment story – and the beginning of the end of more than 20 years of regeneration in the city
Team chosen to develop Neighbourhood Development Framework for Holt Town
Studio Egret West have been appointed to lead a multi-disciplinary team to develop a Neighbourhood Development Framework (NDF) for Holt Town in east Manchester.
Future vision for Chorlton high street subject to public consultation
A new plan for Chorlton’s district centre is being considered by the Council - and local people and businesses are urged to give their feedback.
Newton Heath social housing development celebrates final completion
69 low carbon homes for social rent have now been completed and residents have been welcomed to their new homes on Silk Street in north Manchester.
Consultation calls for local people’s feedback on public space in Withington Village
Government funding has been secured to upgrade two public spaces in Withington Village and local residents and businesses can now have their say on the proposals.
Project to transform Ancoats Green in to the ‘green heart’ of the community starts on site
Major investment at Ancoats Green is now underway to create a much-improved city centre park space as part of the closing chapter of the regeneration of Ancoats that began more than 20 years ago.
Feedback sought on proposals for a Culture Hub at Wythenshawe Civic
A consultation is now open to gather local views on the plans to deliver a new cultural hub within the former Co-operative department store as part of the transformation of Wythenshawe Civic Centre.
New city centre campus a step closer as partner lined up to develop Central Retail Park
The Council is in late-stage negotiations to begin the redevelopment of part of the former retail park by the Government Property Agency (GPA) to develop a new low carbon office destination.
Council shortlists teams to deliver long-term Holt Town vision
Manchester City Council has shortlisted six multi-disciplinary teams to submit tenders to develop a new Neighbourhood Development Framework (NDF) for Holt Town.
Wythenshawe Civic redevelopment to get £20m kickstart
The regeneration of Wythenshawe town centre will get a significant boost following confirmation of £20m funding from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund.
£3m funding success to build affordable homes on brownfield land
Manchester will receive more than £3million to support housing projects across the city bringing long-term brownfield land back into use.
Search is on for team to deliver long-term development framework for new city centre neighbourhood
The Council is looking for a team to create a Neighbourhood Development Framework for Holt Town, helping to link the city centre with east Manchester through an ambitious long-term investment plan.
Regeneration plan for Moston Lane receives broad support from locals
A new Moston Lane Development Framework is set to be agreed at a meeting of the Council’s executive (Weds 18 October) following positive feedback from the local community.
Team appointed to masterplan long-term Strangeways regeneration
A multi-disciplinary team has been chosen to draw up a Strangeways and Cambridge Strategic Regeneration Framework (SRF) that will guide the transformation of the neighbourhood over the next decade.
Council seeks development partner to deliver major Wythenshawe Civic regeneration programme
The Council has begun the search for a joint venture partner that will drive the ‘once-in-a-generation’ development plan for Wythenshawe town centre over the next 15 years.
Piccadilly Gardens transformation moves forward as design team appointed
A design team has been appointed to develop plans to create a world class space in the area centred around Piccadilly Gardens.
Council’s maiden This City housing development starts on site
This City, the Council-owned housing development company, celebrates its first start-on-site as construction begins on 128 new low carbon homes in Ancoats.
Consultation - Development plan for Moston Lane welcomes feedback from locals
A public consultation has opened Monday 26 June urging local people and businesses to have their say on the long-term vision for Moston Lane.
Construction underway for pioneering Ancoats Mobility Hub as part of third phase of neighbourhood regeneration
Work has started on site to build the UK’s first mobility hub, helping Ancoats to become a ‘people first’ neighbourhood that prioritises streets for people over cars and providing sustainable travel.
Development plan for former Central Retail Park to move ahead
The Council’s executive will be asked to approve the Strategic Regeneration Framework (SRF) for the former retail site at a meeting last week (Weds 22 March).
£3m Investment in Moston and Withington confirmed from national Shared Prosperity Fund
Moston Lane and Withington high street will share around £2.8m funding for projects to improve the district centres through new high quality green public spaces, amongst wider regeneration investment.