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.
Our Town Hall project update – progress continues but challenges remain
The latest update report on the Our Town Hall project spells out the challenges it is continuing to face and the impacts these will have on its timescale and budget.
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.
Arches for artists – how a heritage asset is being transformed into a new creative space
Work has commenced to transform three heritage railway arches in the city centre into a talent development centre for artists.
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.
Ancoats Green transformation is one step closer as planning application is submitted
The Council’s plans to create a new ‘green heart of Ancoats’ is underway as a planning application is submitted as part of the final phase of the neighbourhood’s regeneration story.
New Development Framework maps out the future of Gorton Town Centre
A new masterplan that will help guide future development in the heart of Gorton – including new shops, public realm and affordable housing – is set to be agreed at a meeting of the Council’s executive
Long term development plan for sustainable “Wythenshawe Civic” centre announced following public consultation
A report detailing ‘once in a generation’ development proposals over the next decade in Wythenshawe will be heard by the Council’s executive, including new public square and housing.
Manchester neighbourhood reaches nine year milestone
Transformation of the Brunswick neighbourhood in Manchester is now nine years into its 25-year masterplan, as the consortium behind the £106m programme celebrates this major milestone.
Consultation begins on former Central Retail Park regeneration proposals
A six-week consultation is now open (Weds 4 January 2023) asking for feedback from residents and local businesses and other stakeholders about the regeneration plans for the former Central Retail Park.
Consultation launched for ambitious regeneration plans for the centre of Gorton
Proposals outlining significant investment plans in and around Gorton District Centre are now out for consultation (Fri 9 December).
Council to refresh regeneration proposals for former Central Retail Park
A report updating on the strategic redevelopment of the former Central Retail Park site will be heard next week (Weds 14 December) requesting approval for a new consultation to start in the New Year.
Pioneering hub in Gorton welcomes community as doors open for the first time
The first group of organisations will begin serving local people next week (Tuesday 15 November) as the new community, integrated health and learning hub is completed.
Council moves ahead with first phase of the Project 500 housing initiative
A report detailing the initial phase of developments that will begin the Project 500 housing plan will be heard by the executive committee next week (Weds 16 November).
Victoria North: Social benefit community hub set up at major regeneration site
A new hub has opened at Red Bank – a site part of the Victoria North regeneration programme – that will help people with employment, training and digital access.
Consultation opens about the ambitious regeneration plans for Wythenshawe Town Centre
Local people and businesses are invited to give their feedback about proposals to transform Wythenshawe Town Centre.
Rebirth of Wythenshawe town centre begins as Council acquires site
Manchester City Council completed the acquisition of Wythenshawe town centre from St.Modwen marking the beginning of a major regeneration programme for the site.
VICTORIA NORTH: WORK BEGINS ON COLLYHURST REGENERATION
Construction work has begun to deliver 274 low carbon new homes in Manchester’s Collyhurst neighbourhood – marking a key milestone in the city’s transformative Victoria North project.
Planning approved for first This City housing development in Ancoats
Manchester’s planning committee has approved an application for 128 new homes in Ancoats – the first development by the Council’s This City housing company to be given the green light.
Next THIS CITY housing site announced - part of new Council development company
A site on Postal Street in Manchester’s Northern Quarter has been named as This City's next development site to increase the number of homes for Manchester people.
Plans to develop Hough End approved
Plans to transform the Hough End site including improvements to the Leisure Centre and Playing Fields facilities have been approved by the Planning and Highways Committee today.
Proposals to deliver next phase of Ancoats development met with strong support
Local people and businesses have expressed their support for a public realm strategy for the next phase of development in Ancoats, helping to bring two decades of investment to completion.
VICTORIA NORTH – Plans submitted to transform brownfield land and unlock new homes and City River Park as next phase of Red Bank neighbourhood progresses
A new planning application has been submitted by the City Council to provide the critical infrastructure that will create the development platform for 5,500 new homes in Red Bank.
Green investment: New figures show extent of Council funding for zero carbon mission
Almost £200m of funding has been put in place so far by the Council to help deliver on our ambitions to tackle climate change, it has been revealed.
Consultation begins around plans to enhance public space and sustainability in the Poland Street Area of Ancoats
Manchester City Council has launched a public consultation on the public realm strategy for the next priority area in the ongoing regeneration story of Ancoats – a 20 year programme of redevelopment.
Council launches development company This City with first housing site in Ancoats
The This City housing development company – wholly owned by Manchester City Council - has formally launched today (Friday 4 February) to accelerate the number of new homes for Manchester people.
Going underground - Manchester makes the case for a below-the-surface HS2 station
The Council is warning that a proposed new overground Manchester Piccadilly station to accommodate HS2 and improved northern rail links would squander some of the potential benefits of the project.
Levelling Up minister Gove sees Mayfield progress
Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Michael Gove inspected progress on Manchester’s exciting Mayfield development during a visit to the city.
Local school children help celebrate Gorton Hub milestone as development begins to take shape
Young people in Gorton have been invited to ceremonially sign the steel structure of the Gorton Hub project to celebrate the development at a key milestone.
Council appoints new commercial director for development
David Lynch has been named the new Director for Development & Estates as part of the Council’s Growth and Development team.
Future Manchester - report highlights the positive impact of developments across the city
A new Council report highlighting how key developments in the city are benefitting the city’s residents and businesses shows that the city’s future continues to look bright despite the pandemic.
Residents asked for their views on new Hough End plans
New plans outlining development proposals for Hough End Playing Fields have been drawn up and a public consultation asking residents for their opinions will be open from today (25th November 2021).
VICTORIA NORTH: Planning application submitted for first phase of £51.6m HIF investment which will allow the delivery of 5,500 homes in new sustainable neighbourhood
A new planning application has been submitted by the Council that will begin the process of making the Red Bank neighbourhood ready for development, bringing brownfield land back into use.
Grey Mare Lane regeneration programme to transform estate with new low-carbon social housing
The Council’s executive committee will be asked to endorse a transformation masterplan to guide the regeneration of the Grey Mare Lane Estate in east Manchester at a meeting on 17 November
£1m loan to be agreed helping to preserve 110-year-old Withington Baths
The Council’s executive committee are expected to agree £1m that will secure the future of the historic Withington Baths at a meeting next week (Weds 17 Nov).
£20m funding boost for city centre project to support Manchester’s economic recovery
Manchester City Council has secured almost £20m of funding for a project to transform two dilapidated buildings and three railway arches into spaces for the tech and creative industries.
International Design competition for Piccadilly area opens
The first phase of an international design competition to create a world class space in the area centred around Piccadilly Gardens begins today (Friday 29 October 2021).