In collaboration with Salford City Council and Manchester City Council, a long-term plan for the regeneration of Strangeways and the Cambridge area in Manchester has been proposed
The draft Strategic Regeneration Framework (SRF) reports will be heard by both councils, outlining details of the investment and development of over 130 hectares in the next 10 years.
New housing and infrastructure
The plans include Operation Vulcan, a policing operation intending to allow businesses to grow, as well as a new urban park, new housing and affordable homes, and more employment opportunities.
The investment programme estimates that both areas could see up to 7,000 new homes throughout seven neighbourhoods and increased commercial floor space of around 1.75m square feet. 4,500 new jobs could also be created.
Another aspect shows how the former Strangeways Prison, now HM Prison Manchester, is an issue for regeneration ambitions, and the SRF will engage with the Ministry of Justice to determine the long-term future of the prison.
The SRF primarily deals with business and employment opportunities, green and blue infrastructure through creating green spaces and utilising the River Irwell, movements and travel, and heritage and culture.
“A journey of growth and regeneration”
Salford City mayor, Paul Dennett, said: “We’ve been on a journey of growth and regeneration in recent years, and our work has changed the landscape in different parts of Salford for the benefit of our residents. It’s now time to focus on the Cambridge area and working with colleagues in Manchester, this framework provides us with a once in a lifetime opportunity to do that.
“This framework proposes options for the Salford part of the SRF, taking into account the requirements of residents and local businesses, and the need for quality housing in the area. The key will be to balance these needs with what the long-term flood data is telling us and how we future-proof the area against climate change.
“The proposals in the framework seek to identify the best possible options for this area. These include the exciting opportunity to create a new city park for all, with an option for appropriate levels of mixed-use development, to continue to drive sustainable growth.
“I’d urge everyone with a vested interest in this area, whether you’re a resident or business to engage with the consultation process and work with us help shape the future of this part of the city.”
Leader of the Council, Bev Craig, said: “This framework is our shared long-term vision, alongside our colleagues in Salford, to deliver a transformation in the Strangeways and Cambridge communities.
“We have an opportunity to create a platform for development and investment, enabled by the successful work carried out by the Operation Vulcan partnership, to support businesses to grow and prosper in these neighbourhoods – creating thousands of new jobs and supporting the ongoing growth of our city – alongside a major new public park and new homes, including Council, social and genuinely affordable housing.
“We know this area has challenges, including the prison that presents a key barrier to the regeneration of the area, but we also know that there is energy and a community brimming with potential.
“We will deliver huge change in Strangeways in the coming years, working alongside the people who live and work there, and as we move to consultation in the coming weeks, we want to speak to local people and businesses about how we can make this part of the city thrive.”
The Salford Council hearing will take place on 11 March, and the Cambridge hearing will take place on 14 March.
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