'Rudy's isn't that interesting Bury New Road was more or less built along the corpse of a Roman road which once connected the forts of Mamucium These days it sets off from under the shadow of Strangeways prison running from Counterfeit Street where Operation Vulcan routinely ransacks the once-ancient road for knock-off handbags and travelling North until just after Whitefield and somewhere in between these two locations though significantly closer to the latter something happened on Bury New Road that resulted in a slew of local outrage and over ten articles in the MEN prophesying either the downfall or the heyday of the once-great or otherwise soon-to-be-great North Manchester The segment of the road that makes up Prestwich high street has long found itself in the public eye the town made it onto the Sunday Times' list of best places to live with the paper waxing lyrical about roomy Victorian terraces and "like-minded folk with whom to chomp your grilled cheese and kimchi sourdough sandwich.” The same article also drew predictable comparisons between the town and Didsbury – South Mancunian pinnacle of fine-living Media coverage surrounding Prestwich in recent years has been nothing short of breathless (See: "'Prestwich Transformed': Eight things you probably didn't know about the massive £100M regeneration of the town" and "The Rise of the 'Burbs: How Manchester's Outlying Neighbourhoods are Booming") and this attention was only exacerbated by the news that two upmarket chains The new narrative was that Prestwich is all very posh now At the risk of adding fuel to the media fire we wanted to delve into what's going on in the town Has becoming a culinary destination made Prestwich a nicer place to live for locals And do Gail’s and Rudy’s arrival really spell the beginning of the end A story about Prestwich changing is also a story about Covid-19 locals told me of the influx of newcomers that arrived during the pandemic — families and dog owners keen on clough access and a wealth of green spaces at their door which shows that while house prices in Prestwich have been increasing at above-average Mancunian rates for the past 20 years the average house price in Prestwich Central was 12% higher than the Manchester average Already have an account? 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Sign In Share this story to help us grow- click here 'Rudy's isn't that interesting Sign our campaign for a grant funding review A new Prestwich village square is imagined Partners Muse and Bury Council have selected the contractor for the £100m redevelopment of the Longfield Centre Sign-off was granted last summer for the regeneration of Prestwich village’s centre Vinci Building will be taking the baton from Chroma Consulting including surveys and ground investigations This initial project will deliver 301 parking spaces including electric vehicle charging points which closed when enabling works began last December Delivered by Prestwich Regeneration LLP – the joint venture between developer Muse and Bury Council – it is all part of the plans to overhaul the dated Longfield Centre site public green spaces and much-needed new homes Vinci has become a trusted partner of Muse working with the developer on Blackpool’s Talbot Gateway said: “This is a really exciting time for Prestwich and the ongoing regeneration of the Longfield Centre Having started the initial works last year we’re really looking forward to getting stuck into the Travel Hub’s main construction and starting to see the long-awaited regeneration come to life alongside the construction of the Travel Hub we’ll be looking to submit a further application later this year which will provide more detail on the design of the homes.” said: “We are thrilled to announce the next stage in this multi-million pound transformational regeneration scheme which marks a significant step towards revitalising the heart of Prestwich Village and creating a vibrant “As well as enhancing local infrastructure our ambitious plans will foster economic growth and improve the quality of life for the whole community.” Work on the car park is expected to last into 2026 with the existing Longfield Centre surface car park then able to be used to facilitate the delivery of the village masterplan Full planning permission for all of phase one was approved in July 2024 Temporary closures to Fairfax Road are expected later this year during the Travel Hub’s construction Further details will be announced ahead of the works The regeneration plans underwent two rounds of consultation with changes including the provision of live event spaces as well as a market hall The plans approved by Bury Council in July 2024 include: Read our comments policy Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" They just need a MEP consultant based in Prestwich to help move things forward Crazy over specification and I’d assume pricing for a small regional town Why does everyone want / deserve a Rolls Royce instead of a Ford if that can’t afford it Why should tax payers subsidise the Rolls Royce! I hope we’re not going to get shafted on the final height of the residential property along Rectory Lane The public consultation held in the library showed us no more than 3 stories high How did they get round removal of that eye sore water contraption in centre and no doubt more restaurants (there’s enough already) I also have my doubts about the parking will still be free If they charge for parking it will slowly kill the footfall stone dead All the existing business no doubt will be clobbered with increased business rates You’re living in the 1920’s if you still think Prestwich is a ‘small regional town’ 😂 I notice there are some dissenting voices in the comments – it is inconceivable that Bury Council would ignore the will of the citizenry so I can’t understand why anyone is now concerned about the removal of the 700 free parking spaces in daily use to be replaced with 200 flats and a couple of shrubs It will be fun to leave the car park on an already congested Fairfax road And will the new buildings be maintained like the Radius complex which looks an eyesore as no maintenance is carried out on the exterior Did Muse not promise to use local contractors wherever possible We have emailed them several times asking what work will be available for truly local businesses our green space promised to us in perpetuity 25 years ago to use for recreational purposes has now been given planning permission by Bury council against the wishes of 100’s of local residents Good – about time Prestwich got the re-generation that is so long overdue Don’t understand where the justification for the negative comments are coming from No doubt there will be a messy transition period when construction is underway My only observation is thus: What will happen to the local shops that currently inhabit the Longfield will they be offered units in the new development – if the answer to that trio of queries is no then that may well just play into the hands of Tesco I have just read that the cost of the regeneration of Prestwich Village is now £100 million The public were told it was going to receive £250 million Why the drop in funding and will that make for cost cutting on all products used If you have a question about the project that you would like a response to you should direct it towards the developer Muse or Bury Council The borough claims it has a “disproportionately high number of HMOs” and is to pursuing the introduction of measures to wrestle back control The housing association is working with main contractor Caddick to build 69 social rent homes for over 55s and a GP surgery on 2.5 acres of disused land on Arrow Street in Broughton Register for free North West property intelligence Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" Join more than 13,000 property professionals and sign up to receive your free daily round-up of built environment news direct to your inbox By subscribing, you are agreeing to our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy. Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_3" ).setAttribute( "value" The information on this page is intended for journalists If you click NO you will come back to Mynewsdesk.com Work to deliver the £100m+ regeneration of Prestwich Village centre has officially started The first phase of the ambitious plans involves the construction of a new multi-storey Travel Hub off Fairfax Road will include four weeks of ground investigations before the main construction commences in the New Year Prestwich Regeneration LLP – the joint venture between national place maker Muse and Bury Council is working towards the Travel Hub being open from May 2026 The Travel Hub will provide a long-term parking solution for the village delivering 301 spaces It will replace the existing Fairfax Road car park the Longfield Centre surface car park will remain open It is all part of the plans to overhaul the dated Longfield Centre site creating a new beating heart for Prestwich Village with shops Delivering the new Travel Hub first will mean the existing Longfield Centre surface car park can then be used to facilitate the delivery of the village masterplan “We’re putting unprecedented levels of investment into the town centre to ensure it can thrive for generations to come and we all look forward to seeing the full transformation of Prestwich Village.” “This is a huge moment for Prestwich and marks the start of the village’s much-anticipated regeneration detailed design and preparation beginning to put spades in the ground is a very exciting time “This is just the first phase of a landmark plan to transform the Longfield Centre and firmly establish Prestwich as one of the best places to live and spend time in the North-West.” The plans which were approved by Bury Council in July 2024 include: Locals can contact the team directly via email – info@yourprestwich.com – or via other methods detailed at www.yourprestwich.com Find us on: Facebook.com/burycouncil, Flickr.com/buryphotos. @burycouncil and bury.gov.uk Formed in April 1974 as a result of Local Government re-organisation it was one of the ten original districts that formed the County of Greater Manchester The Borough has an area of 9,919 hectares (24,511 acres) and serves a population of 187,500 When you choose to create a user account and follow a newsroom your personal data will be used by us and the owner of the newsroom for you to receive news and updates according to your subscription settings To learn more about this, please read our Privacy Policy, which applies to our use of your personal data, and our Privacy Policy for Contacts which applies to the use of your personal data by the owner of the newsroom you follow Please note that our Terms of Use apply to all use of our services You can withdraw your consent at any time by unsubscribing or deleting your account Our vision will rejuvenate the village heart We are also creating spaces and opportunities for the community to come together and thrive A vibrant village square will include family friendly places to meet Cafes and retail spaces will spill out on the public space which will be able to host markets and outdoor community events Green spaces will provide opportunities for people to linger and spend time – as well as connecting people with nature We are also making powerful interventions to reduce carbon emissions in everything we do By limiting the amount of car parking – and simultaneously delivering a new transport hub with EV charging and cycle storage – we will make the whole experience of Prestwich Village more enjoyable and accessible We will enhance the overall arrival experience into Prestwich from the tram New landscaped footpaths and walkways will connect to our new public spaces and improve the first impression of the area It’s the type of intervention which can help attract future investment and drive meaningful and sustainable growth Not only will this provide better access for a more diverse range of residents but the change will help reduce emissions from private cars Our vision will also improve the biodiversity of the area by more than 40% A new Market Hall will provide a range of spaces and opportunities for smaller local businesses which will offer significant benefits to residents and visitors A community hub will provide flexible space for events The building will also offer an opportunity to deliver a new Prestwich Health Centre subject to discussions with the NHS and local GP practices Flexible opportunities for retail and leisure spaces have also been provided It’s an approach which will complement the existing high street and help cater to Prestwich’s diverse business and retail community It includes a new gym which will support the health and wellbeing of both the established and new community This will enable carbon emissions to be as low as possible as well as keeping energy bills low for families – whether they live in a privately rented home or benefit from social or affordable rents Homes will include a range of options from affordable homes It will be a diverse and vibrant community with a mix of residents and perspectives – all adding to the new melting pot of Prestwich Village Our vision will deliver a sustainable new future for Prestwich Village and for Bury making it one of the best places to live in the North West A place which elevates the area and enhanced the experience – for residents Not only are we working closely with our partners to reduce carbon emissions and improve biodiversity wherever we can – we are also curating a place which brings the community together and creates sustainable opportunities for all Muse becomes newest member of the Association for Rental Living Planning permission granted for world-leading Acoustics building Planning applications submitted for new neighbourhood in Oldham Our Sustainable Future: Accelerating the delivery of Passivhaus-certified homes Our Sustainable Future: Working in partnership is the way we deliver meaningful 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Access and safety improvements costing more than £200,000 at Prestwich Clough and St Mary’s Flower Park are now complete contractors have been on site upgrading footpaths and making them more accessible The project was funded by Bury Council (£126k) Veolia Environmental Trust (£75k) and Section 106 funding (£10k) The project was overseen by Proffitts – Investing in Communities and delivered in consultation with visitors including Prestwich Environmental Forum and the Friends of St Mary’s Flower Park Feedback from all parties helped shape the works carried out said: “This scheme has been completed during the winter months to be ready for everyone to enjoy as the weather improves going into springtime “We are very thankful to Veolia Environmental Trust for their funding contribution towards these important improvements Providing quality green spaces that support people to spend time outdoors in nature is really beneficial and we’re confident that visitors will now find it much easier to explore and enjoy these attractive local facilities.” Across the Bury borough there are 15 Green Flag sites – 13 parks and two cemeteries The Green Flag award is the international standard for publicly accessible parks and green spaces in the UK and around the world People interested in getting involved in a local park of green space can find out more and apply at www.bury.gov.uk/getinvolved More information about Bury’s parks and open spaces can be found at www.bury.gov.uk/parks Proffitts – Investing in Communities CIC is a venture with a fresh and lively approach to community-based regeneration neighbourhood management and green space solutions Proffitts is committed to connecting local people with local investment and give them the opportunity to improve their own communities through involvement and understanding with the first phase of the ambitious plans involving the construction of a new multi-storey Travel Hub off Fairfax Road Prestwich Regeneration LLP – a joint venture between national place maker Muse and Bury Council is working towards the Travel Hub being open from May 2026 The Travel Hub will provide a long-term parking solution for the village with 301 spaces The plans form part of an overhaul of the dated Longfield Centre site ‘creating a new beating heart for Prestwich Village’ with shops said: “We’re putting unprecedented levels of investment into the town centre to ensure it can thrive for generations to come and we all look forward to seeing the full transformation of Prestwich Village.”   said: “This is a huge moment for Prestwich and marks the start of the village’s much-anticipated regeneration Enter your email address below to sign up for Manchester Wire’s email newsletter The first phase involves the construction of a new multi-storey Travel Hub off Fairfax Road the joint venture between national place maker Muse and Bury Council is working towards the Travel Hub being open from May 2026 The Travel Hub will provide a long term parking solution for the village delivering 301 spaces public green spaces and much needed new homes and we all look forward to seeing the full transformation of Prestwich Village.” said: “This is a huge moment for Prestwich and marks the start of the village’s much anticipated regeneration which were approved by Bury Council in July 2024