As the medieval heart of the city, plans to deliver Salford City Council’s vision for the Greengate area, focused on significant levels of development activity, have moved forward following the council’s Property & Regeneration Briefing on Monday .
At the meeting, Councillor Tracy Kelly, Deputy City Mayor approved the proposed expenditure of £2,021,877.38 of Section 106 contributions towards delivery of public realm and open space improvements within the Greengate Regeneration Strategy area.
The project will deliver public realm and open space projects at the northern edge of the Greengate neighbourhood. If feasible, and following engagement with local community stakeholders, the plan would also consider the sensitive relocation of the existing War Memorial located at the junction of Trinity Way and Blackfriars Road. Adjacent to the existing War Memorial is a plaque to commemorate the location where the Manchester and Salford Trades Council was formed at a meeting at the Three Crowns pub on King Street in Greengate, Salford, on 9 November 1866. The plaque will be retained within the site.
This area has been the focus of significant development over recent years, with a number of schemes delivered. Investment in high quality new public realm in this area will improve visibility of and connections into the neighbourhood from communities to the north and ensure that the area is linked to the surrounding green and blue infrastructure and walking/cycling connections along the River Irwell and Trinity Way.
Councillor Mike McCusker, Lead Member for Planning, Transport and Sustainable Development at Salford City Council said: “Salford is continuing its remarkable story of transformation as we create a fairer, greener, healthier and more inclusive city for all. As the original historic core of Salford with many historical assets, Greengate takes pride of place in our regeneration plans, which has already seen the creation of Greengate Square and a large number of residential and commercial developments that have been completed.
“Following the funding approval, we can now start to shape our plans further for Greengate, which will see us deliver more high-quality public realm and connectivity improvements across the area. I look forward to progressing our detailed proposals that will contribute to a diverse dynamic economy within Salford alongside a strong residential and cultural offer.”
