Just one week left to have your say on town centre masterplans

There are just seven days left to look at the ambitions plans to regenerate the heart of Bury and Ramsbottom.

The proposals are out for public consultation until Tuesday 15 February, and residents are being encouraged to have their say.

Councillor Eamonn O’Brien, leader of the council, said: “These are major proposals, designed to improve our town centres, adapt to the many challenges of today, and ensure that they can flourish for generations to come. I urge everyone to read the plans and give us their views.”

The Bury town centre masterplan

This sets out a long-term vision for the next 15-20 years. It includes a transformation of the town centre, especially around the Mill Gate centre with new shops, leisure, residential and business opportunities.

Other proposals include a new Flexi Hall next to Bury Market, a new transport interchange and wider education and employment opportunities.

Come to Bury Market tomorrow (Wed 8 Feb) and view the plans, between 10am and 2pm!

View the plans

All the details, including Frequently Asked Questions, are on the council’s website here: bury.gov.uk/burymasterplan.

If you don’t have internet access: call the Bury town centre hotline on 0161 253 6161, leave your name and telephone number and someone will return your call.

In addition, copies of the masterplan can be viewed at Bury Town Hall and Bury Library.

Have your say

Complete the online response form at: bury.gov.uk/burymasterplan.

Alternatively, submit comments via email to burytcmasterplan@bury.gov.ukor by post to: Strategic Planning and Infrastructure (Bury town centre Masterplan), 3 Knowsley Place, Bury BL9 0EJ

The Ramsbottom town centre plan

This sets out a vision to build on the town’s success and guide future interventions for the next 10 to 15 years.

The plan proposes a series of improvement projects to enhance Ramsbottom as a place to live, work and visit. These include: a new public square/events space; new and improved walking and cycling routes linking the centre with key locations such as Nuttall Park and the river front; a new enterprise centre in the Market Chambers building to provide space for businesses/flexi work-space; and a strategy to improve car parking for residents, workers and visitors.

View the plans

All the details, including Frequently Asked Questions, are on the council’s website here: bury.gov.uk/ramsbottomtcplan

If you don’t have internet access: call the Ramsbottom town centre hotline on 0161 253 6161, leave your name and telephone number and someone will return your call.

In addition, copies of the masterplan can be viewed at Bury Town Hall and Ramsbottom Library.

Have your say

Complete the online response form at: bury.gov.uk/ramsbottomtcplan

Alternatively, submit comments via email to ramsbottomplan@bury.gov.uk or by post to: Strategic Planning and Infrastructure (Ramsbottom Town Centre plan), 3 Knowsley Place, Duke Street, Bury BL9 0EJ.

ENDS

Press release issued: 8 February 2022.