Newton Heath will become the latest area to benefit from the Council’s citywide high street programme with a new long-
Plans set to be approved by Manchester Council’s Executive next week will see investment on the high street, in the heart of the community along with much needed new homes – with a focus on new social and genuinely affordable homes; new community and health services; and a new community square for local people to gather and meet and hold small pop up events.
There is potential for housing in six named areas according to the plans Oldham Road West on vacant infill sites,Old Church Street North: new homes above a new health centre,
Millwright Street,Old Church Street South.Holyoak Street / Rothwell Street / Silk Mill: canalside conversions and infill housing and Flash Street: potential for new townhouses with retained and improved canalside greenspace
Newton Heath will also benefit from part of the £20m Pride in Place funding to be allocated to community projects and initiatives over the next decade.
Cllr Bev Craig, Leader of Manchester City Council, said: “This is great news for Newton Heath. It’s a long-term plan championed by local people and local Councillors but we can’t wait to get started and start delivering for the neighbourhood. Newton Heath is already benefiting from fantastic new housing for local residents and investing in the high street and local facilities will really boost the area. This comes on top of the millions for new homes and the £20million Pride in Place funding announced by the Government.
“High streets are the heart of local neighbourhoods, and important signs of how an area is doing. We have a brand new citywide high street programme investing in and celebrating the spaces at the heart of our community – helping residents come together, supporting local businesses and building communities our residents can be proud of.
“ In 2022 we said we wanted to invest in every district centre across the city, already we are getting on with Gorton, Moston, Withington and Wythenshawe –but we are just getting started. I’ve pleased to see Newton Heath become the next local area to get a well derserved boost.
“Alongside public space and improved local amenities, new housing – including lots of social rent, Council and genuinely affordable homes – is key to creating sustainable, last communities. We are building the homes that we know our residents need, in the places they want to live.”
