Regeneration plan for Moston Lane receives broad support from locals

A new Moston Lane Development Framework is set to be agreed at a meeting of the Council’s executive (Weds 18 October) following positive feedback from the local community.

The consultation undertaken over the summer presented proposals for future investment in Moston Lane that aims to support the area to meet its potential over the next decade and more, including a new public square, improved green spaces and affordable housing.

The proposals set out a vision for Moston Lane as a ‘vibrant centre where families, community and culture mix along rejuvenated street and new community focused spaces.’

Around 500 responses were received through the consultation process with the headline proposals positively received.

£1m of this funding will be used for a range of projects in and around Moston Lane. These include investing in three local public spaces – the Peace Gardens, Moston Green, and the Simpson Memorial Hall - as well as work to improve local parking and investment in the local environment that includes new alley gates and commercial bin stores.

Cllr Gavin White, Manchester City Council’s executive member for housing and development said: “We have put together an ambitious plan for Moston Lane and one that we feel will deliver a high street and district centre that better meets the needs of local people and create a real destination in the community.

“Consultation responses from local people always provide invaluable feedback and we’d like to thank the large number of people who took time to comment. This insight has already helped guide the development plan that will steer investment in the area in the coming years.

“The next step is to develop some more specific plans for Moston Lane, and as these ideas begin to come to life, we will be asking local people for their feedback again. But we also want to keep momentum going and we will be looking to start some projects quickly including improving the public spaces at the Peace Gardens and Moston Green.”

Cllr Bev Craig, leader of Manchester City Council, said: “We are committed to generating investment right across the city, and we have some exciting plans for our district centres outside of the city centre and improving local high streets which are essential hubs for our communities.

“We are already coming up with new plans in Moston, Gorton, Withington, and Wythenshawe alongside other neighbourhoods across north Manchester – will all receive improvements to better serve the residents who use them everyday.

“This is about providing good services in attractive and welcoming spaces, but importantly also supporting the economic potential of our high streets, helping new and existing businesses thrive.”

By Mark Adair – Correspondent, Bdaily

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