Historic Salford building to undergo £850,000 refurbishment

Plans to refurbish a historic Salford building have been approved by councillors.

Cleveland House, on Salford’s local heritage list, is due to undergo a £850,000 refurbishment to provide accessible eight contact spaces, a sensory room and a lift in 2026.

The building sits at the junction of Eccles Old Road and Lancaster Road and was previously used as a mental health base by the NHS.

It was deemed surplus to requirements three years ago by the healthcare provider and an offer to buy the property from the authority fell through.

But, after West Dene contact Centre in Pendlebury was deemed no longer fit for purpose, Cleveland House was identified as a suitable property to offer support to children, families, and carers across Salford, by facilitating and supervising contact.

Its redevelopment will see a new reception built as well as staff office space, new toilet facilities and three multi-use rooms.

New windows and doors will be fitted in compliance with the building’s heritage listing.

Councillor Jack Youd welcomed the decision to repurpose the historic building after Salford Council’s procurement board approved the proposal.

He said: “Cleveland House has a rich history dating back to the late 1800s, has served the local community providing health and social care services and is part of the local heritage list.

“To continue supporting residents, internal refurbishment works have been approved which when complete, will offer support to children, families, and carers across Salford.”

“I’m really pleased that we’ll also be working with a Salford-based contractor who have Living Wage accreditation and a commitment to social value by helping unemployed people back into work and investing in the local supply chain and SMEs.”