New designs for Radcliffe regeneration

Bury Council has asked the architects of the new Radcliffe Civic Hub to come up with fresh designs following public dissatisfaction.

The hub will play a central role in the £40 million regeneration of the town centre, from a revitalised Market Chambers to a new Civic Hub which will be home to much-improved library and leisure facilities.

Leaflets outlining the plans are being sent out Radcliffe households, but the initial reaction to the external design of the civic hub has been largely negative.

A council spokesman said: “It is essential that Radcliffe residents and business are fully behind the town’s regeneration, and play a crucial role in how the new town centre will look.

“Until now, we had worked closely with local people on designs for the new civic hub – but these new images do not reflect the results of those discussions.

“We have listened to the views expressed so far, and have instructed the architects to revise the design. Updated images will be available for people to view at the upcoming consultation sessions.

“We invite all Radcliffe residents to attend these public meetings where they can view the plans, meet the teams, ask questions and submit their views.

“Everything associated with Radcliffe regeneration will at all times be co-produced with the local community, and we will ensure the architects take this on board moving forward.”

Details of the Radcliffe town centre project are on the council’s website here: www.bury.gov.uk/radclifferegen-summer2022

The consultation meetings:

Radcliffe Library:

* Tuesday 16 August - 9.30am to 12.30pm

* Thursday 18 August - 4pm to 7pm

Radcliffe Leisure Centre

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

Radcliffe Market:

• Saturday 10 September - 10am to 12.30pm

Alternatively:

• Complete our online survey, available from Monday 15 August:

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

• Come and talk to us at Radcliffe Regeneration Office:

see www.bury.gov.uk/radclifferegeneration-officefor current opening times

• Send us an email or phone us: email radclifferegeneration@bury.gov.uk or call 0161 253 7760.

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Issued: 8 August 2022.