We’ll be kicking off the conversation later in the Spring. As a part of this there’ll be drop-in sessions at the library in the Longfield Centre, online Q&As and also stakeholder workshops to make sure your voice is heard.
If you’d like to be kept updated on the project or take part in a stakeholder workshop, please register your interest below.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are you planning for Prestwich?
We are planning a new beating heart for Prestwich. Bury Council is working with national regeneration specialists, Muse Developments, to redevelop the Longfield Centre and create a new destination for Prestwich Village that appeals to everyone.
We want to create new spaces for local independent businesses to thrive, alongside a mix of high-quality homes and family-friendly spaces, with a real focus on delivering a new community hub that promotes health and wellbeing.
While the plans are still at an early stage, we have a number of key ambitions for the redevelopment of the Longfield Centre and Prestwich Village as a whole:
- Creating an inclusive place that champions Prestwich’s community spirit
- Promoting health and wellbeing through family-friendly, social places to meet, creative spaces for art and culture and outdoor spaces for community events
- Enhancing the environment for future generations with sustainable buildings, walking and cycling routes and inviting public spaces
- Delivering benefits for local people and building a legacy of social value, through a £100m investment in the Prestwich economy and the creation of local jobs
- Strengthening Prestwich’s transport infrastructure and connectivity with a new mobility hub that offers convenient and sustainable car parking, Electric Vehicle charging points, and cycle storage.
What happens next?
Over the next year we’ll be here and we’ll be listening to you to understand what you would like to see in the village. We want to make sure that there are plenty of opportunities to work with us on shaping the vision ahead of submitting a planning application in the Summer next year.
- Spring 2022: Discussing our ambition and vision
- Autumn 2022: Conversation on draft masterplan
- Early 2023: Refining the plans
- Spring 2023: Consulting on the detailed plans
- Summer 2023: Planning application submitted for the development
Who is bringing the plans forward?
Following Bury Council’s purchase of the Longfield Centre, the council and Muse Developments agreed to enter into a joint venture in late 2021 to redevelop the site. We see this as a huge opportunity to help re-build the local economy after the pandemic and cement Prestwich as one of the best places to live and visit in the North West.
Muse Developments is one of the UK’s leading names in mixed-use development and urban regeneration, with a range of major commercial and residential projects across the country.
Delivering innovative places through collaboration, Muse brings together the best of the public and private sector to drive economic growth and social prosperity right into the heart of our communities.
With over 30 years’ experience in bringing forward high-quality places and spaces, Muse is well placed in repurposing areas to bring sustainable, transformational change to our towns and cities. Muse is part of Morgan Sindall Group plc – the leading UK construction and regeneration group.
How can I have my say?
There are lots of ways to get in touch, register for updates, and confirm interest in attending events and taking part in workshops:
Fill in the contact form on our website www.yourprestwich.co.uk
Email info@yp.withcotton.co.uk
Call 0800 689 1095
Write to ‘Freepost HAVE YOUR SAY’ (no further address or stamp needed)
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