A further period of public consultation has been launched for people to have their say on the future development of Mill Gate Shopping Centre in Bury.<\/p>\n
Manchester-based developer Bruntwood and Bury Council want public feedback to help inform the creation of a Regeneration Framework (RF).<\/p>\n
It follows an earlier public consultation held in July this year.<\/p>\n
A draft proposal for the Mill Gate transformation plan will be showcased at two events which will take place at the shopping centre from 10am-4pm on Saturday, November 25, 2023, and Saturday, January 6, 2024.<\/p>\n
The community will be given the opportunity to meet with representatives from Bruntwood, Bury Council and the Mill Gate, ask questions about the plans and see how the development will create jobs, deliver new homes, provide high quality public spaces and improve connectivity, alongside refreshing the Mill Gate shopping centre as a retail destination within Greater Manchester for the benefit of existing and future communities around Bury.<\/p>\n
The proposed seven figure regeneration scheme includes the significant redevelopment of the shopping centre and the surrounding areas, as well as enhancing the existing make-up of the town centre.<\/p>\n
Spanning 15 acres, the regeneration plans are set to transform the area into a vibrant and dynamic mixed-use community hub, incorporating retail, leisure, hospitality and housing, with sustainability, education and wellness at its heart. It will also provide workspace facilities directly to the high street. The scheme also seeks to enhance the surrounding environment to support Bury Market\u2019s long term success.<\/p>\n
Bruntwood says it has a strong track record of town centre regeneration. Its purpose of \u2018creating thriving cities\u2019 recognises the need for continuous investment in the town centres that surround them to help each other succeed. The focus of Bruntwood\u2019s work around reviving town centres is ensuring social, economic and environmental sustainability and creating a space that is dynamic, inspirational and futureproof.<\/p>\n
Chris Roberts, chief development officer at Bruntwood, said: \u201cThroughout our consultation we want to reassure Bury\u2019s community the future of the Mill Gate will reflect its own unique town centre character as well as residents’ day to day needs and the visitor economy.<\/p>\n
“Our commitment to transforming the wider Bury area goes beyond developing new housing, retail units and flexible workspace, but builds on the existing success of Bury\u2019s communities by creating opportunities through the places people live, work and socialise.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cllr Eamonn O\u2019Brien, leader of Bury Council, said \u201cAcquiring the Mill Gate centre has given us a tremendous opportunity, working with Bruntwood, to improve the town centre for decades to come. This complements our proposals to boost Bury Market with a new flexi-hall and the transformation of the adjacent transport interchange.<\/p>\n
\u201cTimes change, as do people\u2019s shopping habits, and we need to make these long term plans to ensure the future prosperity of our town, generating jobs and investment, and creating places where people want to live.”<\/p>\n
He added: \u201cIt\u2019s essential that everyone in Bury can play their part in helping to shape these ambitious proposals, and I urge everyone to look at the options and have their say during this consultation period.\u201d<\/p>\n
The consultation will run from November 16, 2023 until January 11, 2024, with the RF to be submitted to Bury Council for approval in early 2024. The full draft RF is available on the consultation website and people are encouraged to have their say by completing the consultation survey at https:\/\/futuremillgatebury.commonplace.is\/<\/p>\n
The Bruntwood and Bury Council joint venture is not responsible for the ongoing work to transform Bury Market and the development of its new flexi-hall.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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