Supporting the Chorlton Vision

We have been supporting the Vision steering group whose work can be found at https://chorltonvision.co.uk

The group paused for a few months whilst its recommendations were being considered by Manchester Council. 

We are pleased to report that as a result of our activity, Manchester City Council is now working on a study to establish a Local Infrastructure Framework for the district centre.

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The Vision has gone public

Over the last few months, the CLT has been busy working on the Chorlton Vision, with local traders, Chorlton Voice, councillors and others. We have published our Initial Vision which sets out a series of priorities for public realm, the environment, movement, property and identity. Our plans for the Picture House would make a major contribution to realising the Vision.

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Neighbourhood Master Planning

Chorlton CLT has the opportunity to embark on a project to set priorities for the regeneration of the commercial areas, principally along Wilbraham and Barlow Moor Roads.  We have some funding from the Council’s Neighbourhood Investment Fund to kick start a process in partnership with other groups and councillors. 

There has been a lot of press coverage recently highlighting the challenges faced by commercial and retail centres across the country.   Like other places, Chorlton has seen many changes to local business and building use over recent years, but not seen a lot of investment. As we emerge from the Covid epidemic we foresee opportunities to do things differently and want to shape the future of Chorlton in line with the aspirations of people who live, work, and visit the area. 

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