The council has released detailed images of its plans to regenerate Radcliffe town centre.

The newly released designs, which will be sent to every household in the town, show an artist’s impression of the civic hub and library that is set to be built.

A 100-station gym and a Clip 'n' Climb indoor climbing centre are also part of the grand proposals. 

Plans to regenerate the area were announced in July last year after the council submitted bids totalling £40m were submitted to the government's Levelling Up Fund to redevelop both Radcliffe town centre and Bury Market.

Bury Times: A first-look at plans for the new gym. Photo: Bury Council A first-look at plans for the new gym. Photo: Bury Council

The plans form part of a wider regeneration effort of the area, including a new 750-place high school set to open the former Coney Green school site in 2024. 

The council expects work on the civic hub to take place from later this year to summer 2024. 

The local authority is urging residents are urged to read the first edition of Investing in Radcliffe News, which has all the latest information about the multi-million pound transformation of the town centre.

Bury Times: A representative view of the Civic Hub. Photo: Bury Council A representative view of the Civic Hub. Photo: Bury Council

Cllr Eamonn O’Brien, leader of Bury Council, said: “This is just the news that Radcliffe residents have been waiting for – details of what’s coming, and when it’s coming.

“Yes, Radcliffe has had its challenges over the years, and some disappointments. But, as the town reaches a turning point, residents can be sure that change for the better is coming soon.

Bury Times: The Clip 'n' Climb. Photo: Bury Council The Clip 'n' Climb. Photo: Bury Council

“Unprecedented sums of money are being invested in Radcliffe to bring about major physical improvements, create new facilities, and make the right environment for communities to prosper, renew pride in their town and live their best lives.

“As Radcliffe’s regeneration programme gets under way, people across the town can genuinely look forward to a brighter future.

Bury Times: View of the first floor library. Photo: Bury CouncilView of the first floor library. Photo: Bury Council

“With a brand-new school, plus modern town centre facilities for leisure, plus a new library and wellbeing, learning and cultural opportunities, Radcliffe is most definitely on the up.”

More details of the Radcliffe Regeneration plans are listed below, and are also on the council’s website at www.bury.gov.uk/radclifferegen-summer2022

The council is inviting residents to discuss their views on the plans with its leisure, library and regeneration teams will at a series of public engagement events, taking place on the follow dates: 

 

Radcliffe Library:

  • Tuesday, August 16 - 9.30am to 12.30pm
  • Thursday, August 18 - 4pm to 7pm

Radcliffe Leisure Centre

  • Tuesday, August 23 - 9.30am to 12:30pm
  • Thursday, August 25 - 3pm to 7pm

Radcliffe Market:

  • Saturday, September 10 - 10am to 12.30pm

Alternatively:

  • Complete the council's online survey, available from Monday, August 15:

see www.bury.gov.uk/radclifferegen-summer2022