Council launches consultation for Collyhurst regeneration project

A new public consultation has been launched to provide updates on the Collhurst regeneration project.

The consultation will be an opportunity to gather further feedback from local people and businesses to inform the regeneration of the north Manchester neighbourhood, which forms part of the major Victoria North regeneration programme.

Conversations with the community around future investment in Collyhurst started in the spring of 2024, while work to deliver Phase One was already underway to build 274 new homes in Collyhurst Village and South Collyhurst, including 130 Council homes for social rent.

Now that the first batch of new homes has been completed and handed over to residents, engagement with the community has resumed. With the remaining properties expected to be completed next year, this process is set to continue.

As part of the Phase One development, a brand new community park will be opened in 2027, designed for residents of all ages to enjoy, as well as a local shop and community spaces, signalling the completion of the first phase of investment in Collyhurst Village.

The park will include a neighbourhood square, creating a welcoming entrance from Rochdale Road. The greenspace will include new trees, planting, orchard and wildflower areas, while the new play area will feature a wide range of play equipment alongside lawned areas for relaxed play.

Local people can find out more and give their thoughts online here.  There are also a number of in-person opportunities during which locals can speak to the project team and discuss the development proposals in detail, refreshments and craft activities for young people.

• Church of the Saviour, Eggington Street, M40 7RN – Mon 10 Nov, 3pm – 7pm

• St Patrick’s Church, Livesey Street, M4 5HF – Thu 13 Nov, 11am – 2.30pm

The team will also be available for a chat at Kylie’s Kitchen on Tue 18 November from 9am – 11am.

Cllr Gavin White, Manchester City Council’s executive member for housing and development, said:  “We have just celebrated the first residents moving into their new homes in Collyhurst Village, including the first social rent council tenants, which is a great moment for the community – and for the wider Victoria North programme. So this is a good time to restart the conversation with local people about the future of their neighbourhood.

“This consultation is about reaffirming the vision and a chance to find out more about the long-term ideas for the wider neighbourhood – including the new Metrolink stop at Sandhills and how Collyhurst will connect to its surroundings.

“Residents can take a look online, but I would encourage people to come down to a drop-in event where the project team will be able to answer questions and local people can find out more. Regeneration isn’t just about buildings. It’s the people that make a community – so it’s really important we can give residents the opportunity to help guide this vision.”