Residents, stakeholders and businesses in Eccles have been asked for their views on a regeneration project affecting the town centre.
A series of events is being held across Eccles this month to canvas opinion on how the placemaking firm Muse, working in partnership with Salford City Council, should shape the future of the town centre while preserving its “rich heritage.”
The developers have launched a four-week community conversation to receive feedback on how they can create vibrant, welcoming spaces where people can live, relax, socialise, work and enjoy leisure without sacrificing residents’ sense of place.
To drive this forward, the partnership has launched a four-week community conversation, where people will have the chance to speak with the project team about the proposals put forward.
This includes a live public webinar on Thursday 23 October at 6pm, and two drop-in events at Eccles Town Hall on Saturday 25th October, from 10am – 2pm, and Friday 31 October, from 1:30pm – 6:30pm.
This project, named the Eccles masterplan, was informed by a survey of Eccles residents in 2022, where people were asked about the future they wanted for the area, town planners say.
The next steps involve the creation of the masterplan to bring this vision to life, enhancing public spaces, supporting independent businesses, strengthening connections across the town, and celebrating Eccles’ rich heritage to create a thriving destination for residents and visitors alike.
The regeneration presents an opportunity to make the town centre greener, more accessible and a focal point for the community, whilst providing new, much-needed homes.
Ahead of launching the community conversation, Councillor Mike McCusker, Lead Member for Planning, Transport and Sustainable Development at Salford City Council, said: “Eccles is a town with a proud heritage and exciting potential.
“The masterplan, once developed with community voices at its heart, will create new homes and spaces that residents can enjoy and be proud of for decades to come. This regeneration is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to bring the community together to shape the town’s future.
“Whether you live or work in the town, I’d urge everyone with a stake in Eccles to attend one of the drop-in events or join the public webinar and share your views to help shape the future of the town centre. ”
Alex Vogel, Senior Development Manager at Muse, added: “Muse are thrilled to be partnering with Salford City Council to deliver real, meaningful change for Eccles.
We are at the very early stages of our plans and building on the work that has already been undertaken to develop the Eccles Vision and we want to understand more about the specific wants and needs that the community would like to see brought forward.
This initial community conversation led by the partnership is an important step in helping us deliver a town centre that reflects what local people want, whilst celebrating local businesses and enhancing the historic character of Eccles.”
Following this community conversation, feedback will be reviewed in detail by the design team and a draft masterplan produced.
A further community conversation on the document is then expected in early 2026. Residents can share their views and find out more here.
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