- Salford City Council agrees spend of £2,021,877.38 of Section 106 contributions towards delivery of public realm and open space improvements.
- As the original historic core of Salford, Greengate has already seen the creation of Greengate Square and a large number of residential and commercial developments.
- Detailed proposals for the northern edge of the Greengate neighbourhood will now be developed.
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 14 April.
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 source of funding is Section 106 Contributions received from developments at:
- £1,259,780.16 from Greengate 1 (Section 106 Ref: 281 – 13/63524/FUL); and
- £762,097.22 from City Suites 1 and 2 (Section 106 Ref: 284 – 14/65048/FUL).
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.
The council’s overarching vision for Greengate is to deliver a dynamic residential and commercial place with an exceptional public realm for both residents and visitors alike, building on the current strong brands within the area and developing exciting new opportunities.
From major developments to city parks, revitalised waterways and green spaces, the regeneration of Salford is continuing to drive the sustainable growth of the city. Recently, the council also approved the Irwell River Park Connectivity and Movement Strategy that will transform the 8km stretch of the River Irwell into a vibrant and accessible urban park and improve connections between Greengate and Irwell River Park as the projects progress at the same time.
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.”
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- Date published
- Tuesday 15 April 2025
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