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.
The engagement opportunity will look at how best to unlock the potential of the north Manchester neighbourhood as part of a city-wide approach to investing in and improving the city’s high streets.
The responses from local people will help the Council to develop a long-term plan for Newton Heath – or Neighbourhood Development Framework (NDF) – that will help guide future development and improvements in the neighbourhood.
Currently the draft NDF focuses on a range of possible investment opportunities:
- Providing new high-quality housing
- A new public square and better public spaces that are more welcoming, safe and enjoyable
- Improving and expanding community facilities such as the library
- Improving health care facilities
- Creating a more vibrant ‘high street’ (Old Church Street) by improving the shopping environment
- Measures to help reduce peak traffic congestion
- Making it easier to move around on foot or by bicycle
Local people and businesses can respond to the consultation online or complete a paper copy of the survey at Newton Heath Library.
Two in-person drop-in events will also allow visitors to take a look at a range of display boards and speak to the team to find out more.
The sessions will take place at Newton Heath Library, Old Church Street, M40 2JB on:
- Friday 28 February , 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
- Saturday 1 March, 09:30 am to midday
The consultation about the future of Newton Heath’s district centre will close on Sunday 23 March 2025.
This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund
Cllr Gavin White, Manchester City Council’s executive member for housing and development, said:
“We have made a clear commitment to investing in Manchester’s high streets, which are the heart and soul of our communities. Already we have key projects nearing completion in Gorton and Withington – and key schemes on the way in Moston and Wythenshawe.
“This is about understanding what services and facilities our residents need and want from the district centres and working in collaboration with communities to invest in the right things.
“That’s why engagement opportunities like this are so important. This is the chance for local people to have their say and help guide the long-term development plan for Newton Heath.”
