The ad-free version is ready for purchase on iOS mobile app today we couldn't find that page";var n=e.querySelector("h2");return n&&n.remove(),{staticContent:e,title:t}},d=function(e){var t=document.createElement("button");return t.innerText=e,t.classList.add("error-page-button"),t},f=function(e){var t=document.createElement("div");t.id="recirculation-404",t.classList.add("brand-hint-bg");var n="\n \n \n Tick here if you would like us to send you the author’s response Urmston is a town to the north of Trafford a large shopping mall located just off the M60 and in the town centre there is a newly refurbished shopping area called Eden Square There are a variety of independent retailers and chain stores as well as amenities such as leisure centre's Sign our campaign for a grant funding review Church group CRC’s plans to redevelop the former Curzon Cinema would “bring a vacant and dilapidated building back into productive community use” the building ceased being a cinema in 2008 CRC lodged plans to use the Urmston property as the location for its Sunday services The intention is for the auditorium to be a flexible space that could also accommodate community A coffee shop and office space are also planned for the ground floor and first floor respectively Brass Architecture is advising CRC on the plans Planning Insights is advising on planning matters Last year, developer Raynor Rowen pulled the plug on plans to convert the building into 42 apartments after backlash from residents and Trafford Council Trafford Council’s planning and development committee will consider the application next week A report written ahead of that meeting states that the Curzon Cinema “has considerable historic and architectural significance” and that the project “will result in a benefit to the significance of the heritage asset and wider character and appearance of the area” search for planning reference 113468/FUL/24 on Trafford Council’s planning portal Read our comments policy Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" residents battling with Trafford General staff at times all surrounding areas already overrun with TG staff parking The area cannot sustain more incoming vehicles competing for space Many churchgoers share transport or will be walking It should be reopened as a cinema bring money back into the community not a church Good to see a nice old brick building gentrified (I would like to see a tower designed so it looks like this at the top) The race is on to implement the planning permission for the 15-floor Store Street scheme before it expires later this year Having withdrawn earlier plans for 115 homes on a seven-acre former ironworks of Crabtree Lane the housebuilder has lodged fresh proposals for 194 houses and apartments 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" A vintage and vinyl fair with one-of-a-kind pieces and rare records is coming to Urmston later this month Hosted by So Retro at The Venue on Sat 26 Apr, visitors will be able to peruse 25 specialist traders showcasing everything from retro homeware, clothing, jewellery, accessories and vinyl records There will also be hands-on craft workshops, offering the chance to create your own lampshade or tealight lantern to take home, led by expert Sarah from The Gingham Flamingo Prices start at £20 and include all materials access to the fair and refreshments during the class and pre-booking is essential as there are limited spaces Street food vendors will be on hand to keep shoppers fuelled up there’ll be a barista-style coffee cart and even a ‘vintage bar’ pouring craft beers “We’re thrilled to bring this eclectic mix of vintage shopping to Urmston again” “It’s a fantastic opportunity to discover hidden treasure and soak up the retro atmosphere and we’re very excited to bring interactive workshops to our event for the first time!” The So Retro Vintage and Vinyl Fair runs from 10am – 3pm and entry is £2 on the door Enter your email address below to sign up for Manchester Wire’s email newsletter FULL-TIME offers you an easy way to manage your football leagues online Helpful apps and websites to support leagues and clubs FA Chair Debbie Hewitt MBE has paid tribute to a grassroots club in Manchester who have been awarded the prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service AFC Urmston Meadowside (Meds) are an England Football accredited club in Greater Manchester regarded as the equivalent of an MBE for volunteer groups following the work done to benefit their local community Originally formed in 1977 with just one team Meds has grown significantly over the past 47 years and now boasts 81 teams over 1200 players and close to 235 volunteers This includes 16 girls’ and women’s’ teams a Pan Disability section and a thriving youth forum “We are delighted to hear that AFC Urmston Meadowside have been awarded the prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service and we send our congratulations and appreciation to everyone that has contributed to this well-deserved accolade,” said Debbie “As the highest level of award that can be given to a collection of volunteers in this country it reminds us of the unwavering dedication of the volunteers who make grassroots football happen every week vice chair and head of football development Jimmy Khan said: “This is the highest honour given to volunteer groups across the UK and we are humbled to join this select group “This incredible recognition is a testament to the unwavering dedication of every single person who contributes to the running of our club – from our coaches managers and admin support to our grounds team kit washers and the many volunteers who ensure the children make it to games and training sessions year after year “None of this remarkable progress would have been possible without the dedication and selflessness of our volunteers whose commitment continues to inspire us all “Receiving the King’s Award for Voluntary Service not only shines a spotlight on the invaluable contributions of our volunteers but also demonstrates the positive impact grassroots football can have on our community This honour reinforces our long-standing commitment to providing a safe friendly and well-organised environment for children and adults alike to enjoy football “We hope that this accolade will inspire more people to volunteer and support the club we are seeking to raise funds to further develop our facilities enabling us to offer even better opportunities to our local community and ensure we remain a cornerstone of grassroots football in Urmston.” You can find out more about AFC Urmston Meadowside here. Get all the latest football news sent directly to your inbox The second round of the U15 Junior Grand Prix Tier 1 delivering high-energy match-ups as teams from across the country vied for top positions A total of 16 boys' and 29 girls' teams competed at nine different venues each striving to head up their respective pools Gold Pool A hosts Richmond A continued their successful campaign mirroring their performance from the first Grand Prix by defeating all three teams and maintaining a perfect record in their final match of the day against Wapping Wildcats A to claim the top spot and edge out the East London side South Bucks and Bristol placed third and fourth respectively in a highly-competitive pool it was Urmston Grammar A who emerged as the front-runners.  was anything but simple with two of their three matches going to a decisive third set both of which they managed to win in hard-fought battles The battle for second place was very close with three teams finishing level on two points after winning one match and losing two.  secured second place due to a superior points difference of +2 who finished third with a -24 points difference just behind MK City due to an inferior set difference Newcastle Staffs demonstrated their strength on home turf Wirral and AST Volleyball to claim all six points and top the standings Second-placed Wirral secured two out of three victories overcoming third-placed AST Volleyball and fourth-placed Urmston Grammar B in straight sets with all four teams having at least one match pushed to a third set.  and VBDC all finished the competitions with two wins and one loss The Kent side narrowly finished at the summit due to having a higher set difference than both Ashcombe and VBDC The battle for second and third came down to the head-to-head between the two sides - after they had finished on the same overall points set difference and points difference - with the hosts just holding the edge Richmond B finished at the top of the standings their path to victory was not without challenges but their resilience helped them over the line in each case The two sets Richmond dropped were taken by second-place The Boswells School and third-place Weymouth highlighting the competitiveness of the pool Boswells defeated both Weymouth and Team Sideout in straight sets to clinch the runners-up spot finishing top of the pile in a competitive pool.  the smallest pool of the weekend with only two teams competing but it was South Hants who came out on top leading the standings with some impressive displays with Urmston Grammar A topping Gold Pool B by a clear margin conceding only 70 points in winning all three of their matches Their dominance was underlined in that no team in their pool managed to score more than 15 points against them in a set as they secured a total of 150 points at the same time 25-14 victory over second-placed Leeds Gorse Orange triumphed in straight sets against Monkseaton Newcastle Staffs (pictured above) hosted a three-team Silver Pool D tournament with both of their opponents coming from Urmston Grammar convincingly defeating both Urmston Grammar B and C to secure a flawless 100% record Urmston Grammar B finished second after overcoming their clubmates in a tightly contested match (25-20 Volleyball England would like to thank all hosts venues for overseeing matches Find out more about Junior competitions by clicking here.  Keep up to date via our social media channels Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X.  The British Volleyball Federation has announced new Head Coaches for its GB ParaVolley Men’s and Women’s teams.  Here is what will be happening over the next few months at some of the venues which are spread across the country.   Alan Bell will always be a man who loved volleyball and was determined to use the sport to bring the best out of young people in his local area.  Selection nominations are now open for England-qualified players for three Senior NEVZA Tournaments.  the former Curzon Cinema is earmarked for redevelopment into a community hub by church group CRC Plans submitted to Trafford Council propose the transformation of the disused Urmston building CRC a national church group with a base on nearby Brook Road will use the main auditorium for Sunday services Last year, developer Raynor Rowen pulled the plug on plans to convert the building into 42 apartments after backlash from residents and Trafford Council Why don’t they turn it back into a cinema or turn it into a restaurant Why not consider demolishing the Curzon and replacing it with a multistory car park Thought it was going to be a cinema again am disappointed unfortunately so do Trafford General staff at all times parking is a real drawback for any planning permission requested Residents concerns must not be overridden by eagerness to put this building back into use Sounds like what some readers need is a multi-storey car park that they can go and worship in Urmston I wish good luck to CRC and their project to make use of a building that has been closed for over a decade May the taxi and bus drivers safely transport the visitors to the multi functional venue there are a lot of bad drivers in cars these days Need a large multi-storey with a larger underground cavern for car storage at minimum Are any nearby units available that could also be used for car storage I envisage a world of nothing but car parks parks and green space and concrete over all of it That way everyone will have somewhere to park It’ll be a dream world – like Coventry or post-war Birmingham Whatever they use this building for parking will always be an issue to the surrounding residents a significant amount of which do not have access to off road parking Trafford should give serious consideration to providing a pay and display parking area Anonymous 6.19am – Who are “they” Why would “they” put their money into a cinema which has already failed See Terry’s post to see why “they” will not turn it back into a cinema Who needs multi storey carpark plenty of parking Urmston!!too many cars put people first 🙄 The Planning Application will have a Traffic Impact Statement if anyone cares to look 8 years empty is a shame for this iconic building which will still be open for the public to enjoy It’s a decent slice of art deco and can only imagine the new owners will use this to its full potential – Pentecostal/Charismatic Movement churches are rarely empty Turn it onto something useful for teenagers..perhaps a skating rink Something for teenagers would be so much better there is nothing in the area for them What’s all this about a perceived car parking problem no more or less than when it was the cinema My big ass Hyundai is going on the public road outside my wee house and if anyone else gets ideas about using that space then it will be very inconvenient for me The borough claims it has a ‘disproportionately high number of HMOs’ and is 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 The first U15 Junior Grand Prix Tier 1 round of the 2024-25 season saw 47 teams battling it out in a bid to win their respective pools at sites across the country.  A total of 30 girls’ teams and 17 boys teams’ took part with South Hants and Ashcombe in the south and Urmston Grammar and Leeds Gorse in the north among the venues.  hosts Richmond A made a signal of intent by finishing top with three wins from three without dropping a set and conceding only 77 points.  London Giants saw off Richmond C in straight set to secure the runners-up berth while Greenhouse Sports B completing the reckoning.  Also claiming maximum points in were MK City in Pool B where they were taken to three sets.  Hosts AST Academy were second after winning both other matches aside from MK Four of the six matches went to three sets in a keenly-contested Pool C where Bristol eventually emerge triumphant.  who finished behind them in that order.  The first match of the day in Pool D between South Bucks and hosts Ashcombe proved crucial as it proved to be the battle of the top two sides.  South Bucks’ win in three set them up for the rest of the day where they also overcame Team SideOut who were third and Greenhouse Sports A Wapping Wildcats were clear winners of Pool E where they secured excellent wins over second-placed Sevenoaks School hosts The Boswells School and Tendring Technical College.  A three-team Pool F was clinched by hosts Leeds Gorse but they were taken to three sets in both matches while Urmston Grammar B beat Hull Thunder to take second spot.  Another side enjoying home court advantage finished top of the pile in Pool G as they saw off the challenge of Wirral and Manchester Marvels with a degree of comfort.  Ashfield Vipers came back from a set down to beat Newcastle Staffs in three sets and win Pool H as a result.  Staffs finished second behind the hosts club with ENVC beating Nottingham Rockets in the fight for third and fourth.  were impressive victors of Pool A on their home court with Team Sideout recording two wins to take second Wessex dominated Pool B with a points difference of 78 with AST Academy beating hosts London Lynx into third and Greenhouse Sports taking fourth.  North East side Monkseaton got the better of two of the north’s biggest junior clubs to finish at the summit of the three-strong Pool C.  They beat both Leeds Gorse and Urmston Grammar B with the Yorkshire hosts winning the cross-Pennines battle for second and third.  topping Pool D as hosts with dominant displays against Newcastle Staffs (second) and Urmston Grammar C (third).  Hosts The Boswells School were victorious in Pool E against MK City and Wapping Wildcats.  For all the national junior competitions fixtures and results, click here. Keep up to date with all the action via our social media channels Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X. A weather-disrupted U18 Junior Grand Prix weekend saw three teams secure their places in the coveted Super Series as Nottingham Rockets (boys) and Taunton and Urmston Grammar A (girls) earned promotion from their respective Gold Pools These teams will now compete in the fourth U18 Super Series scheduled for 2nd February at the National Volleyball Centre in Kettering The confirmation of the second boys' Super Series spot has as Gold Pool B was postponed due to Storm Darragh The adverse weather also impacted several other pools with Boys’ Bronze Pool E and National 2 Pools G and J all postponed These pools will be rescheduled early in the New Year to ensure all matches are completed a total of 38 boys’ teams competed across 11 pools while 40 girls’ teams faced off in 10 pools with matches taking place at venues across the country The boys' competition took center stage on Saturday (7th December) with Gold Pool A hosted at Coventry and Warwick Riga Nottingham Rockets showcased all their resilience and determination The East Midlands team earned promotion by clinching two crucial victories and collecting maximum points to lead the table.  They faced a fierce challenge from second-placed Richmond B rallying from a set down to secure a hard-fought win (15-25 This came after their commanding 2-0 victory over third-placed Sheffield solidifying their place at the top of the pool standings Silver Pool C was hosted by Richmond Volleyball Club but it was Deep Dish Crystal Palace who emerged victorious securing a perfect record with three wins from three matches while dropping just a single set along the way winning their other two matches in tough 2-1 contests Their strong performance included a hard-fought set taken from Deep Dish Crystal Palace while Richmond C rounded out the table in fourth it was the host team that claimed the top spot straight sets victories in all three of their pool matches to claim first place The battle for second place was a fiercely contested showdown between Cherwell and Frodsham with their head-to-head match proving crucial 16-14) recovering from a set down to secure the vital points and claim second place The final standings saw Frodsham finish in third Bronze Pool F played in Coventry could not have been any closer with three teams winning two matches and losing one to all finish on four points Leeds Gorse Purple claimed the top spot due to having a superior set difference of three while Ashfield Vipers took second place (two) edging out third placed Newcastle Staffs B (one) To round off the pool,  Coventry and Warwick Riga Urmston Grammar B triumphed with three commanding straight-set victories saw the host team top the standings with two wins from two Preston Panthers achieved the same feat in National 3 Pool L thanks to a perfect record Bromsgrove School triumphed in National Pool M London Giants were top of National 3 Pool O Taunton topped Gold Group A by a clear margin conceding just 85 points across all three matches Their perfect record earned them promotion marking a swift return to the Super Series after being relegated for this Grand Prix They rounded off their impressive performance with a dominant 25-7 set victory over fourth-placed Weymouth Ripples Willesden Divets finished in second place with two victories while London Lynx secured third ahead of the Ripples the previously-demoted Urmston Grammar A delivered an outstanding performance in Gold Pool B winning all three of their matches in straight sets to book an immediate return to the Super Series The battle for second place was a closely-contested affair with both Ashfield Vipers and Newcastle Staffs A having won one match and lost one This set the stage for a decisive head-to-head clash.  the Vipers held the edge to secure a 2-1 victory and clinch a well-earned second place finish The pool concluded with Newcastle Staffs A in third and Sheffield in fourth Silver Pool C was a thrilling and hard-fought contest with three teams finishing on 2 wins and one loss it was Manchester Marvels who emerged victorious securing first place due to their higher set difference (three) to second-placed Urmston Grammar (two) and third-placed Richmond B (one) saw the hosts finish on top with a perfect record Although Westminster lost their opening match to the table-topping Worthing they regrouped and put in strong performances in their remaining matches defeating third-placed Richmond C and fourth-placed Wessex B to take the runner-up spot Bronze Pool E proved to be a highly-competitive affair with three of the four teams finishing on 4 points after securing two wins and one loss each showcasing the balanced level of play across the pool thanks to their higher set difference (three) compared to Stockport (two) and Coventry and Warwick Riga (one) Leeds Gorse Purple rounded out the standings in fourth place saw three out of six matches going to a deciding third set Ashcombe capitalised on their home-court advantage delivering a strong performance to defeat South Hants securing second place with two wins from three matches A crucial moment in their campaign was their hard-fought 2-1 victory over Bristol which proved decisive in clinching their runner-up spot Bristol placed third and had the distinction of being the only team to take a set off the dominant hosts Little Giants rounded out the standings in fourth saw Newcastle Staffs C (Pictured above) dominate the competition finishing at the top of the table with a perfect record of three wins from three securing the top spot in their pool while dropping just one set throughout their campaign Home team Bromsgrove delivered a commanding performance to win National 2 Pool I and Telford followed suit claiming top honors in National 3 Pool J with an impressive display on their home court Volleyball England would like to thank all hosting clubs for putting on Grand Prix fixtures For all the national junior competitions fixtures and results click here and scroll to the bottom of the page Keep up to date with all the action via our social media channels Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X The qualifiers for the U16 Last 8 have now been decided following the third round of Junior Grand Prix matches played around the country over an action-packed weekend These teams will now play-off at the National Volleyball Centre on Kettering on Sunday 9th March with the top two boys’ and girls’ teams going forward to Cup Finals in April where the overall winner will be crowned as National Champions Urmston Grammar A have finished top of the National rankings on 37 points but with a slightly inferior sets difference They are followed by Leeds Gorse Orange (33) Bristol (30) and Newcastle Staffs and MK City (both 29) Leeds Gorse Orange have finished top of the pile on 37 points with Malory Eagles and Richmond A close behind on 35 Following on from them are The Boswells School (33) Volleyball England would like to send congratulations to all teams who have made the Last 8 Those positions were finalised after a high-octane weekend of play where 75 teams competed for ranking points A total of 31 boys' teams competed in eight pools across Tier 1 and Tier 2 while 44 girls' teams showcased their talent in 11 pools Matches in the boys’ section were played on Saturday (18th January) who had finished top of the pool in the previous round as well The South West London side emerged victorious in all three of their matches second-placed Bristol didn’t make it easy for them and their showdown The intense clash saw Richmond A come out strongly while secured the runner-up spot after defeating both third-placed Boswells and fourth-placed Richmond B Urmston Grammar A finished the round unbeaten maintaining a perfect record and conceding fewer than 100 points along the way Leeds Gorse Orange finished second in the pool with their only loss coming against the dominant table-toppers earning a single victory over fourth-placed MK City The table-toppers finished with three wins from three dropping just one set in the process during a closely-contested set against second-placed Wessex clinching a hard-fought 15-11 victory in the decider Wessex had to battle hard to secure the runner-up spot with two of their matches going to a third set finishing with two wins from three to claim second place ahead of third-placed Deep Dish Crystal Palace the hosts couldn't capitalise and ended the round in fourth Urmston Grammar B won all three of their matches including a coming back from a set down to defeat third-placed South Bucks Mavericks in three sets to ultimately seal the top spot in Silver Pool D Nottingham Rockets finished closely behind they triumphed over third-placed South Bucks Mavericks who impressed by taking a set off every team in the pool with four out of six matches going to a decisive third set The battle for the top spot was a fierce battle with two teams finishing on four points each it was Sheffield who narrowly edged out second-placed Preston Panthers having defeated them during the round andthe South Yorkshire club’s superior point difference of +20 The competition for third and fourth place was equally tight with Stockport and Leeds Gorse Purple both finishing with two points but the former’s set difference proved to be slightly better Bronze Pool F saw Team SideOut finish top of the pile after three victories from three winning a final set showdown 15-13 against Dartford while Richmond C finished fourth after just missing out in a three setter against AST Pool A was played at Worthing and saw London Giants win the five-strong group with a maximum points haul just two teams featured in Pool B at Nuneaton with Tamworth Spartans coming out on top against Nugby on both occasions Malory Eagles signalled their intentions moving into the Last 8 as they won girls' Gold Pool A at Richmond in convincing fashion without dropping a set They stunned runners up Richmond A in the process edging a tight first set 25-23 and then running away with the second 25-9 Their defeated opponents were pushed hard in other games too most notably when taking both sets against third-placed South Hants by two points and by club-mates Richmond B Leeds Gorse Orange took charge of Gold Pool B with three excellent wins but were made to work by South Hants there was little to choose between The Boswells School who all won one and lost two of their matches They were placed in that order by set difference and It was a strange sensation for Urmston to finish bottom of the pool after winning the opening game of the day but a reflection of the competitiveness of all teams Silver Pool C at Ashcombe was headed up by Wessex as they came through two three setters to win out on all their matches Hosts Ashcombe Dorking were the best of the rest as they beat third placed Willesden Divets in three - thanks to a decisive 15-4 margin in the tie break - and fourth placed Wapping Wildcats Silver Pool D was about as close as it gets with three teams all winning two matches and losing one to finish on four points hosts Newcastle Staffs A had a better points difference (11) than Black Country (4) Ashfield Vipers were third with a set difference of one Bronze Pool E at London Lynx had MK City as worthy winners winning the crucial decider against runners up VBDC 15-13 London Giants beat Lynx in the fight for third and fourth Weymouth were a dominant force in Bronze Pool F in Worthing securing success in all three of their matches in straight sets Deep Dish Crystal Palace clinched two victories to finish second and were followed by Worthing and South Bucks B Five teams contested an evenly-matched Bronze Pool G Hosts Wirral had the best record at the end of the day’s play with two wins and two draws to top the standings Stockport (-7) and Hull Thunder (-12) were separated only on points difference won all three of their matches to top Pool A Cardiff Celts claimed Pool C in Coventry with a 100% record and Sheffield proved to be the pick of a three-team Pool C Volleyball England would like to thank all host venues for staging pools Anemoi Marine Technologies has announced that Clare Urmston has been appointed as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) After holding a number of executive and non-executive positions within the manufacturing healthcare and fast-moving consumer goods sectors Clare Urmston joined Anemoi in March 2020 as its Chief Financial Officer and became Chief Operating Officer as part of the company’s growth into Asia She replaces Kim Diederichsen who is stepping down as CEO after more than five years in the role “It is a real privilege to lead Anemoi at this exciting time for both the company and for the maritime industry Ship owners and charterers are looking for viable solutions to help them on their decarbonisation journeys and Anemoi’s award-winning Rotor Sails have already showcased the incredible benefits of wind propulsion both in cost savings and efficiency gains,” said Clare Urmston “It is an honour to champion both Anemoi and maritime’s renewable energy sector as we all strive for a more sustainable future I would also like to thank Kim Diederichsen for the knowledge dedication and passion he brought to Anemoi as a leading advocate for wind power and Rotor Sails He has helped build Anemoi into one of the most renowned providers of wind-propulsion technology in the shipping industry today and has placed us in a solid position for future growth and expansion globally it’s been an absolute pleasure working with Kim over the last five years,” she added “My time at Anemoi has been so rewarding seeing the company successfully grow ten times over in both employees and new projects In my five years at Anemoi I witnessed first-hand how the industry really took to Rotor Sail technology and wind propulsion It’s been fantastic to be a part of and I can’t wait to see what’s next for Anemoi I will be championing the team from my next adventure.” Anemoi has seen substantial growth over the past few years as ship owners look to harness wind power through the company’s tailored Rotor Sails to help propel their vessels through renewable wind energy The products and services herein described in this press release are not endorsed by The Maritime Executive Consultation has opened on the Urmston Plan Trafford Council has appointed AEW Architects to lead on the project An online consultation on the Urmston Plan is live and running until Sunday 2 June. You can access the consultation at trafford.citizenspace.com/place/urmston-plan The plan will map out changes and how the area could be regenerated over the next 15 years This is a chance for the council and appointed consultants to gather ideas to inform the framework Sites the plan will cover include the former Urmston Market the former bank on the corner of Crofts Bank Road and the former Co-op Funeralcare on Station Road Consultation boards are available to view on the online consultation webpage as well as further information and an online survey Trafford Council’s executive member for economy and regeneration said: “It is important that local residents and businesses engage as we develop new plans for Urmston Town Centre “We want to ensure that a positive vision for Urmston is created that works for the community and businesses “Trafford Council is committed to improving all of our town centres including Urmston “The new Urmston Plan will set a framework for the town centre to meet the needs of residents and businesses now and in the future and will form the basis to be able to apply for funding when it becomes available Please do take this opportunity to have your say.” Government funding towards developing the plan is being provided via the UK Shared Prosperity Fund One of Urmston town centre’s biggest problems is Station Road/Crofts Bank There’s actually another shopping arcade off Higher Road not that you’d know because the road makes it difficult to see and access 4-lane bridge over the railway is difficult and frustrating to cross Station Road is blocked every evening by vehicles parked up and down Flixton Road has 2 hours free onstreet parking – despite a huge multistorey car park being just around the corner This is among the most generous onstreet parking conditions in Trafford That railway bridge needs much larger pavements I’d also consider a bus gate on Flixton Road Higher Road should be stopped up so no access is possible at Station Road And Gloucester Road is a rat run to avoid the traffic lights at Church Road – that should be dealt with If would be nice to have some clothing or shoe shops like there used to be in Urmston Before you do all this consider the residents on primrose ave who cannot get a parking space now after working 12hrs it’s an actual joke all other center ie Altrincham I have raised this numerous times with no luck and having to park away from my house and at 04 .30 in the morning have to walk on my own to my car I’ve lived in urmston all my life never have I thought of leaving the area it’s about time we did away with all this and got back to more traditional values… In response to Flixton resident… How can a road going through Urmston town centre be a problem Most towns have roads going through the middle of them and that’s how towns develop around them If as you suggest that the pavements are widened and cycle lanes introduced this would reduce the lanes going over the bridge to potentially just 2 the result being that traffic queues would form and create more pollution with traffic flow reduced Just look at the abomination that’s taking place a couple of miles down the road in Stretford with Kingsway The idea of a bus gate down Flixton Road is a terrible idea that would simply force cars down other roads or even stop shoppers coming into the town and we can’t allow Urmston to become a ghost town like Stretford The closure or blocking off of roads will just frustrate people and they’ll drive to other places to shop it’s as simple as that People at the end of the day want access to towns and cities Please stop pavement parking it is totally unnecessary So many times I have seen parents with buggies and wheelchair users having to walk down the middle of the road!! Do drivers think these people have no right to safety Consumers gave up the right to have comparison goods stores in their town centres the first time they ordered something from Amazon Amazon can’t provide haircuts or manicures so they’re the only services that can occupy the shops Responded to the feedback – we love Urmston and don’t want to leave – I’d pedestrianise some of the key thoroughfares to boost accessibility improve the public realm in Eden Square (including having our local Xmas market & lights there) and more support for the high street as it’s being decimated atm Why do Conservative voters of a certain generation dislike cafes The masses now buy their clothing online or walk round aimlessly at the Trafford Centre buying the odd item I have rarely seen such an ill thought out comment than that from Flixton resident . To be honest what they need to do is level the lot and start again Why complain about cars blocking pavements when overgrown trees do the same Nothing has happened with the market because they McGoffs get away with building houses before they did the market Victoria parade is dead land and should be turned into social housing with car parking Fix the stuff that needs fixing before wasting time on this drivel They’ve already had a public consultation and they still press on with the lunacy Enforce double yellow lines on Station Road to stop evening parking Just leave it all alone but open up park Rd like it used to be We need shops that address the needs of local people including people who depend on local shops There should be a community meeting place for the elderly with easy access Last but not least we do not need it to turn into the mess they have made of Stretford Use experienced engineers who know what they’re doing not 12 year olds who are obviously clueless if Stretford is anything to go by I’ve live in URMSTON nearly 80 years and with a few areas it’s in good shape The Victoria Parade needs complete renovation plus the closed bank and Funeral Services on Higher Rd The traffic coming into Urmston has increased significantly since the Grammar School now allows numerous children from out of area to be able to walk so they mostly are driven in and out daily This admission policy needs to change as it’s causing less of Trafford children going to our local Grammar schools as it applies also to Stretford and Sale I think Urmston is alot better than slot of towns around Manchester The ideas put forward by the Flixton resident are ridiculous The road layouts in Urmston are fine!albeit the road surfaces are poor in various locations Victoria Parade need pulling down and starting again It’s not welcoming and in the 47 years I’ve lived here I never feel the need to go there The old Terrys which has been various restaurants seems to be struggling again That will close next like the 3 businesses on Crofts Bank Road that have recently announced they are closing The market needs the Altrincham style market that will bring in visitors I’m at a loss what needs to be done with the amount of empty premises as nobody can afford to eat out as much as in the past and there is too much competition in Urmston A decent Christmas set up would be nice for the town every year It’s a shame Urmston has lost its fresh groceries shops like Silcocks over the years but that’s what Supermarkets and Trafford centre did to the place You have to be in a high wage bracket to live there The shops are adequate and sell everything you need A tramline from the Trafford Centre through to Stretford would be a good idea as it would link it to MediaCity,the airport Altrincham ,Central Manchester and beyond seamlessly The areas targeted for regeneration are very good But remember that free parking will also be important Urmston had money spent on regeneration about 8 years ago how’s that little area going to improve it where more money could be spent on stretford as its been ignored for over 50 years yes there’s regeneration for the old trafford area and stadium but that’s just like the money spent on the cricket ground for the elite to enjoy while watching the cricket will there be enforcement of traffic offences ie regular red light jumpers,box junction blockers and speeding on Moorside Road and Crofts Bank Road … All the council want to do is make it a “15 minute” village create one way systems (just like in Stretford) and make it hard to get around disgrace that the council let a private company take the site over and let it be used as a place to store building materials Claim it back for use by the community as it was intended for in the first place Based on this useless council though will prob just end up with a load of cycle lanes no one uses lounger benches and a load of planters all costing the taxpayer a few million Leave Urmston alone you don’t always make things better MKC Wealth has announced the acquisition of Stockport-based IFA Warr & Co and Halstead Independent Financial Management in Urmston after Jeff Crewdson and Steve Prosser joined Warr & Co Chartered Accountants Warr & Co Independent Financial Advisers Crewdson will retire after a short handover period while Prosser joins MKC Wealth along with two support colleagues The deal adds 140 households with £70m of assets under advice (AUA) to MKC Wealth which specialises in advising medical professionals was established by current principal Mark Halstead’s father Stephen in 1973 and has £90m AUA on behalf of 150 households along with one other financial planner and one client support staff who will be based at MKC’s existing Stockport office MKC Wealth CEO Dominic Rose said: “I am delighted to welcome the teams from Halstead and Warr & Co to MKC Wealth As most people know; the key tests in situations like this are It was clear here that the answer to both is yes and I look forward to working together to build a business to be proud of and one that our clients love.” Crewdson added: “When I first contemplated retirement we had many suitors but my gut feeling was that we couldn’t work with any of them Earlier this year we looked again and met Dom and his team I immediately felt this was the right deal and both parties were keen to get it done “I tested my gut instinct by speaking to people who had already done deals with MKC Wealth to hear their views and they all confirmed they were really pleased with how it worked out for them and their clients The process has been seamless and it is good news for clients and staff that the business remains in Stockport.” Halstead said: “Of the 22 approaches we had over the last 12 months only two potential acquirers made the shortlist it soon became evident that it has the expertise and resources to integrate our business and look after our staff and clients “I am thrilled to have joined the MKC team and look forward to advising clients for many years to come.” Both firms were advised by Capital and Trust a mergers and acquisitions firm based in London specialising in the sale of IFA You must be logged in to post a comment By NOTICEBOARD · 18 July 2024 A proud Freemason from Urmston in Greater Manchester is among 26 exceptional individuals to be honoured with the esteemed British Citizen Award (BCA) at the Palace of Westminster This recognition celebrates outstanding contributions to society will see Ezra McGowan receive the coveted BCA Medal of Honour for Services to the Community (BCAc) Recipients are entitled to use the post-nominals commemorating their achievements Since 2015, Ezra has run The Forget Me Not Trust charity which helps feed the homeless in Manchester and other cities around the UK Ezra recognised the heightened plight of many rough sleepers many people of Manchester needed extra support especially those suffering isolation with no family or friends to rely on which is where Ezra's food distribution makes a significant difference Ezra's latest initiative was to reach out to all schools in the local area and appeal for each of the pupils This proved so successful the charity was able to completely re-stock the food bank His no-bureaucracy approach has been an essential lifeline for those in need providing hope to many who are not able to provide for themselves From helping homeless members of the community to supporting struggling families and welcoming refugees even sending vital aid like clothing and food to Ukraine at the start of the devastating war Ezra's selflessness extends to so many causes and people in need said: "This year's medalists exemplify the incredible support within our communities We're honoured to partner with the BCA and play a part in recognising these exceptional individuals." will be attended by BCA patrons Dame Mary Perkins medalists will enjoy an Open Top Lap of Honour tour and a certificate presentation at another distinguished Westminster venue LoadingDaily Email Updates {{contentTitle}} Please whitelist confidentials.com to continue to our site and enjoy an Ad-Light experience On an inconspicuous street in Urmston sits the even more inconspicuous Örme The name comes from the origin of the town said to have come from Orme Fitz Seward who was given the land back in the 12th century He's still being given things. The restaurant has added an umlaut over the first letter of his name to change the pronunciation to 'Urme' just like the town.  But enough of the old stuff. What’s here, right now, on the present foodie scene is much more interesting. Besides, we can leave the Manchester history lessons to Jonathan Schofield - he’s far more knowledgeable than I am on the subject The menu changes fairly frequently… but I’m fairly certain that whatever you’re presented with you will thoroughly enjoy as much as I did On entering Örme you’d be forgiven for mistaking it for somebody’s front room light-coloured wood furnishings and navy blue walls make it feel like you’re in a Scandi cafe as opposed to sitting in a shopping parade in a housing estate in Urmston It’s tasteful and minimal with just a few pictures of Manchester scenery by local artists - a subtle theme which complements the limited amount of space in the living room-sized restaurant Despite making great use of the limited amount of space managing to accommodate around 10 tables at a time Örme doesn’t feel at all crowded or claustrophobic Two generously sized truffle and chive milk loaves with a smooth and enticing wooden bowl filled with herb butter which melded with the dough to give a salty-sweet richness.  Though I wanted to save room for the main event there was no way in hell I was leaving any of the delightfully fluffy loaf behind Indie music softly plays over the restaurant My ears pricked up as I recognised songs that soundtracked my teen years I’d never had a fine dining experience where I’ve felt the need to tap my foot and hum along to the tunes As the playlist progresses it’s banger after banger from more obvious choices like The Courteeners and Catfish & The Bottlemen to more obscure lesser-known artists like Spector and Peace that younger hipster me thought I was dead trendy for listening to (I'm told that Adam Reid at The French in the Midland has a similar sound track.) It was time for the second course; sweet and sour red pepper with Yorkshire fettle cheese and mint A colourful and playful dish that I was sad to finish The slight chalkiness of the fettle complemented the sweet hints of green and splodges of creamy white which blended together to make a fiery orange when scooped with a spoon A fair sized portion of Scottish mussels topped with a warm creamy pea and picked dill sauce that cut through the fishiness and left a fresh taste in the mouth but these were perfect with just the right amount of chewiness and not a grain of silt or sand in sight There’s nothing worse than the gritty feeling between your teeth you get with incorrectly prepared mussels; something I didn’t have to worry about at Örme Then it was the sticky beef rib with tomato beef fat and Old Winchester as my supplement dish (£9) A simple-yet-effective plate of ribs that melted away when they touched the mouth topped with a hearty portion of molten cheese for a sharp bite; similar to a Philly cheese steak but way sexier and so rich you only need a few mouthfuls The main event came in the form of the ‘Brightside Mancunian’ glazed chicken crown which was served with slithers of courgette and Polyspore’s mushrooms (as the menu tells) and a small medallion of chicken sausage The chicken sausage was well seasoned and had a slightly charred texture to the outside The piece of chicken crown was probably the smoothest most succulent piece of chicken I’d ever eaten.  My partner opted for the buffalo blue with brown butter and hazelnut cake served with BBQ peach ketchup for his supplement A simple and understated dish that provided a great combination of textures and flavours when combined The sharp and unmistakable tang from the blue cut through by the crumbly and sweet hazelnut cake finishing strong with a final sweet zing from the peach ketchup Roasted white chocolate with a blackcurrant granita was served to cleanse the palate I winced as my choco-phobic partner took his first mouthful wondering how we’d managed to get along for all these years being on such opposite ends of the chocolate love-hate spectrum He swallowed then took another bite…then another “You do realise there’s white chocolate in that don’t you?” I asked surprised that he’d managed to thoroughly enjoy a dish containing one of his most hated foods Given the choice I’d normally go for something overly chocolatey and sickly on a menu I’m the sort of person who can’t leave a restaurant without a sweet treat at the end.   when I saw that lemon thyme baked custard with raspberries and toasted barley crackers was the finale I wasn’t expecting to be half as satisfied as I was The custard was light and bouncy with a creamy lightly sweetened flavour helped along by a fresh and fruity punch from the raspberries The toasted barley cracker gave that necessary crunch needed to complete the texture trio (without getting shards all stuck in your teeth).  I feel as though my mind has completely changed in regards to needing a dessert to be overly sweet and rich.  Örme serves their six-course tasting menu (£45) There’s an option to add on a drinks pairing (£35 to £50) as well as additional supplement dishes for the smaller price of around £8-10 per dish.  so it’s best to check their website to see what’s on offer when you’re planning your visit I’m fairly certain that whatever you’re presented with you will thoroughly enjoy as much as I did Örme paid for by Confidentials and completely independent of any commercial relationship They are a first-person account of one visit by one knowledgeable restaurant reviewer and don't represent the company as a whole Truffle & chive milk loaf with chef snacks 9 sweet & sour red pepper with Yorkshire fettle 9 brightside Mancunian glazed chicken crown 9 roasted white chocolate with blackcurrant granita 9 lemon thyme baked custard with barley cracker 9 always on hand to top up our cutlery and keep our wine glasses full It would have been a perfect score if not for the slight cold breeze when sitting near the back door thousands of shopping bags and racks of designer finds later – Cheshire Oaks.. Which restaurants have our readers been visiting in March We look at ten top names due to land in the city Looking for a little lift through your letterbox The restaurant has announced its sudden closure(Image: Sean Hansford | Manchester Evening News)A Greater Manchester restaurant regarded as the ‘best’ in its area has confirmed its closure. Proost in Urmston closed its doors with immediate effect yesterday The venue on Crofts Bank Road opened in 2019 and has held onto its position as Umston’s number one restaurant on TripAdvisor for several years In a post shared on social media yesterday the team at Proost said they made the announcement with ‘heavy hearts’ and said it was ‘impossible’ to keep the business afloat due to the 'current economic climate and illness in the family' Husband-and-wife duo John and Carolyn Phillips opened the restaurant after hosting supper clubs and appearing on the Channel 4 show Too Many Cooks Chef John had previously worked as a lawyer before opening the restaurant in October 2019 too READ MORE: Trafford Centre set to welcome popular Manchester food hall as it confirms second site The restaurant has previously been described as the “best restaurant in Trafford” and offers a range of European-inspired food including vegetable and vegan options Dishes span starters such as lemon and garlic prawns and white pudding fritters lentil and chestnut wellington and pan fried cod loin Proost has won rave reviews since its opening with posts on TripAdvisor describing it as ‘outstanding’ ‘excellent’ and ‘definitely worth a visit or two’ One recent review reads: “You can definitely tell between a kitchen that takes pride in its food to others that churn it out on a conveyor belt Proost in Urmston was named one of the 'best' in the area by diners (Image: Sean Hansford | Manchester Evening News)In a post shared on Facebook we regret to announce that Proost will be closing its doors with immediate effect it has become impossible for us to keep the business going “We are incredibly grateful to all of our staff whose hard work has enabled us to maintain the treasured position of Urmston’s number one restaurant on TripAdvisor for over 4 years “We also wish to thank all of our customers for being part of our journey We are forever grateful for the friendships and memories we have made together and appreciate your patronage greatly.” The post attracted hundreds of comments with many followers of the restaurant expressing their sadness at the news One wrote: “so very very sorry to hear this Your food and service has always been outstanding The food is consistently amazing and all the staff are so so lovely “I know the decision won’t have been made lightly Gutted for you and wishing you all the best.” Others spoke of the high quality of food and service with one saying Proost was home to some of the ‘best’ tapas and roasts and described the hospitality as ‘outstanding’ Adding: “Always had beautiful meals and great service in Proost Owners of the restaurant said it was with 'extremely heavy hearts' that they had to close their doors (Image: Sean Hansford | Manchester Evening News)And some wrote about the impact it would have on the local high-street and community saying it was a ‘massive blow’ for Urmston the owners of Proost thanked their followers for their 'lovely supportive comments' saying 'it really does mean the world to us' they also explained further on the reasons for the sudden closure/ "Sadly, due to the current economic climate and illness in the family it is just untenable for us to continue at this moment in time but hopefully better times will come in the future which may enable us to bring something to the community again," they wrote in the comments under the original post "We want to assure you that we are actively working on the best way to address and resolve any issues related to outstanding gift vouchers Our goal is to find a fair and satisfactory solution for all our valued customers We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time and we will provide more detailed information as soon as possible." Having opened back in October of last year and swiftly settled into its neighbouring surroundings of Station Road Owen’s Kitchen & Bar has fast become part of the furniture in the town Owen’s Kitchen & Bar is a real asset to Urmston’s now thriving offering of foodie hotspots Downstairs there’s enough seating for about 25 covers plus a quaint bar with all the spirits you’d need to make a quality cocktail Each table has its own free-standing wine cooler ready and waiting for you there’s even more seating and upcycled old-timey decorations like vintage record players - it’s all very coherent and well thought out.  my partner Dave ordered a glass of house white wine while I opted for a non-alcoholic gin and tonic He described the wine as refreshing and delicate and my alcohol-free tipple was very convincing well balanced with just enough botanicals to fool you into thinking you were drinking something stronger I ordered the goat's cheese and pear salad with crushed walnuts and honey and thyme dressing; a generously-portioned starter with a nicely-spiced slither of pear and greens on a plentiful bed of whipped goats cheese This dish served well as an introduction to what was to come and was beautifully presented The honey and thyme dressing provided a sweet-savoury smoothness cutting through the chalkiness of the goat's cheese Dave went for the chicken liver and cognac pate with spiced winter chutney and herb croute This dish had plenty of flavour but the pate didn’t spread too easily perhaps it needed thawing out for slightly longer before being served I chose the woodland chicken with mushroom and tarragon sauce served with a rather delectable portion of parmesan truffled roasties; these were like drugs - I simply couldn’t get enough of them The chicken fell off the bone and was of high quality no gristly bits that you can often get with cheaper reared chickens I finished every last mouthful and wished I’d ordered an extra portion of the truffled roasties (available as a side for £5.50) out of pure greed Dave chose the medallions of Cheshire pork with squash puree prosciutto and sage crisps along with another generous helping of parmesan truffled roasties - secretly I hoped he’d leave one behind so I could steal it but he polished the lot off The presentation of the pork medallions was very artistic and pleasant we were feeling rather full and plump after a hearty two courses but we managed to set aside just enough room in our stomachs for dessert.  I chose the salted caramel profiteroles with chocolate chips and a berry coulis A sweet and picturesque dish but it lacked personality which the other two courses had in abundance The profiteroles were more like dough balls - not unpleasant by any stretch of the imagination but not quite what I was expecting from the dish My partner went with the Prosecco poached pear served with walnuts and a scoop of berry sorbet perhaps to complement the sorbet better and to retain the boozy-ness of the Prosecco it would have probably been more pleasant heated up The rotating seasonal menus are small but well thought out meaning that heart and soul is poured into each and every one of the dishes All of which is reasonably priced and you’ll always leave full.  our experience was nothing short of wonderful The warm decor and even warmer welcome you receive when walking through the door shows that Owen’s Kitchen & Bar is a real asset to Urmston’s now thriving offering of foodie hotspots Follow Harley Young on X @Harley__Young All scored reviews are unannounced, impartial, and ALWAYS paid for by Confidentials.com and completely independent of any commercial relationship this is how we score: 1-5: saw your leg off and eat it Patrick Wilson Architects is leading on design Plans to convert the former Curzon Cinema into 42 apartments have been withdrawn while the developer “explores design options” Rayner Rowen Developments submitted proposals to convert the former Curzon cinema in Urmston late last year the application has now been withdrawn as the developer looks to rework the scheme Documents detailing consultations with various statutory consultees shine some light on why the developer might want to rework its proposals Trafford Council’s environmental health officer said the project “would not appear to be currently supportable” due to complaints that might arise from the scheme’s future residents in relation to noise and odours from nearby takeaways “The agent of change principle in current planning guidelines places the burden on managing the impact of nuisance on the developer who is introducing a new land use,” according to a consultation letter sent by Belfield No date for a resubmission has been provided the cinema was operational from 1936 to 2008 and is currently occupied by Flixton Dance Academy A planning statement prepared by consultancy Maddox states that the conversion would have provided an “innovative and sympathetically designed residential apartment scheme over five floors retaining and sensitively restoring the art deco frontage of the former cinema building” the Urmston development would have seen the building’s frontage retained Two parallel extensions would be constructed to the rear of the cinema building All of the apartments would be available for shared ownership in partnership with a registered provider the plans can still be viewed by searching for reference number 109879/FUL/22 on Trafford Council’s planning portal Preston-based Rayner Rowen Developments is part of Rayner Rowen Construction The company is involved in schemes across a variety of asset classes including residential The residents would (hopefully) notice the takeaways before they choose to purchase or rent a property Plus there are already residential units directly above the takeaways Do they expect the developer to pay the takeaways to leave My mistake was not to submit comments in support of the scheme Derelict buildings need to be brought back into use and people need places to live This development would have been excellent for Princess Road The development is 10 minutes from a train station so should not put off individuals/couples/starter families You wouldn’t get any more car parking spaces in other major UK towns and cities in 2023 Our communities have to get used to not having multiple cars per family Perhaps taking the top storey of flats off would be less imposing but I’m a local person who supports the plan There were some issues with cycle parking and security but the real issue in this area is the roundabout It now carries so much traffic avoiding congestion on the M60 that it needs to be changed to a controlled junction preferably CYCLOPS design like others around Greater Manchester There are so many people struggling to cross at this point And the 1930s dual carriageway system needs a rethink And then there’s all the hospital parking along Bowfell Road – that needs to be stopped so that cycle lanes can be built Bring it back as community picture house it was alway a big part of our community There is already a problem with lack of infrastructure in the area and parking is a nightmare The original application was for too many flats with no thought for surrounding residents road networks and hospital parking need addressing before new builds are erected Trafford should bring existing vacant property back into use too I would love it to be restored as a cinema that people can watch classic films or have events there star wars/ star trek/ Disney/ musicals all sorts the room which was the Bingo hall could become a room for the community I just think it’s a shame to loose an iconic building to yet again housing Put it back as a Cinema for local residents because making it into housing is spoiling the area I’m sure now people have had a taste of the Trafford Centre Cinema they’d much prefer to pay to keep a Cinema back where it belongs Turning it back into a cinema would be excellent and give the community back the things it lost As for blaming the hospital for all the extra vehicles parked on Bowfell Rd look no further than the sports centre Since Trafford rejigged the car park and there are at least 10-20 spaces less now Various sites around the town centre have been earmarked for redevelopment Trafford Council is looking for a consultant to draw up a masterplan to futureproof the town as a “viable The creation of a masterplan for Urmston will look at how it might change over the coming years to meet the needs of residents and keep pace with the rate of regeneration across the borough’s other towns Urmston’s last major regeneration project was delivered by Ask Real Estate in 2012 when the mixed-use Eden Square was completed The Urmston plan aims to take a proactive approach to the town’s future and will outline ways to improve its appearance and accessibility as well as assessing the regeneration potential of various town centre sites These sites include the former Urmston Market the former bank on the corner of Crofts Bank Road and the former Co-op Funeralcare on Station Road Trafford Council’s brief for the masterplan states: “Trafford Council recognises that its four main town centres…are crucial components to the economic environmental and social wellbeing of the borough “Each town centre provides a unique but complementary offer where Trafford’s residents and visitors can easily access a range of facilities and services; and businesses can grow and reach their full potential.”  Trafford Council’s executive member for economy and regeneration said: “Trafford Council is committed to regenerating and improving all of our town centres including Urmston We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced consultancy to develop a plan for Urmston town centre that focusses on its many strengths and identifies new opportunities “The plan will set a framework to improve the vitality and sustainability of Urmston town centre strengthen its performance as one of the borough’s four town centres improve its visual and environmental appearance and improve accessibility and active travel.” Focus on the new tram-train network to the city Center to make accessing Urmston more viable and attractive to more young professionals Train-tram and improved urban landscaping/paving and street benches etc Let’s see the Beryl bike scheme come to Urmston Bike stops at all the train stations and the hospital The problem with Urmston is that it hasn’t been invested in The council has done nothing over the years to maintain it and to make it better It will only get worse when the 4000 houses are built both at the TC and Partington and the huge waterpark planned People will not be able to move on the roads as it will back up into Urmston and the surrounding areas what about now,you struggle to that… I would love our town to be one of bloom not gloom There are so many opportunities in Urmston that would make it a destination in its own right Don’t want the tram but the old Curzon cinema needs looking st as well as Flixton Road and the old Market The area to the south and southeast of the station is far too low scale The masterplan should include the redevelopment of this area with mixed uses up to 6 storeys in height with commercial on the ground level and residential above An additional 200+ apartments in a sustainable location in the town centre would bring a big uplift in footfall and support smaller businesses in the area Firstly,as a resident in flixton the road network must be 100% improved as promised when the Trafford Centre was built as it totally gridlocks now and Christmas you might as well stay at home because you wouldn’t be able to go to anywhere Trains don’t even stop at flixton station on a Sunday Sort out Trafford general its that simple Plans have been approved to provide 42 apartments at the old Curzon cinema and to include 14 parking spaces This does not include for those who already park their cars on this land This ticks the councils box as far as “affordable” homes is concerned but does not take into consideration the people who live in the area who will suffer due to this stupid policy/ development I suggest that the council don’t really care much about Urmston or its residents and anything that they may put forward or approve like the long awaited currently non-existing market development is just false promises Urmston is a great place to live and it’s people are Let’s hope that some real thought will go into planning for the future of this brilliant little town The current plans to make several streets into cul-de sacs will do nothing to improve “accessibility”.People will have to divert onto major routes thus increasing the congestion through Urmston and increasing the carbon footprint A better train and bus is needed to service any additional residential properties planned Can we start with getting the birth place of the NHS back up to speed please I’m an entrepreneur and want to invest in Urmston – we need free scooters a flower shop and a coding club at the library I would like to see more of those mini delivery robots they had in Sale A lot of empty buildings in Urmston ex doctors on Church Road..empty about seven years. We don’t need to give any more money to any dodgy businessmen like the Urmston market scandal Trouble with Urmston is the council can’t even do the basics they just want to come up with vanity type schemes to waste money Quick win Trafford… you can improve accessibility into Urmston by moving that Britain’s worst bike lane from the main road near Stretford tip and we all want our families to live nearer to us rather than trying to find more affordable housing elsewhere A symptom of this is the number of extensions going on children are staying at their parents’ homes for longer An aging population will also put more strain on the services here Tram… brings infrastructure and investment Traffic is atrocious and will only get worse Need to improve traffic system chaos caused by the Trafford Centre Should,nt you try to fill the empty shops first but since 1965 the traffic has just got heavier and heavier Can careful consideration to design be given to these redevelopment sites so we don’t end up with boring boxes of buildings Urmston shopping centre is an uninspiring parade of boxes Urmston seriously lacks any real accessibility The one single common factor in the other town centres mentioned is they all have a tram station Having a tram station connects it directly to the wider city and attracts a new generation of home owners business owners and brings energy and investment into the town it does feel like a time-warp compared to other local towns and the lack of investment is starkly clear The town centre also needs careful curation and consideration to the types of businesses also It’s an endless repeat of hair salon and nail salons – it’s honestly like a cartoon backdrop on repeat These businesses don’t prop up a town centre grocers and independents that give a town centre life and give the area desirability A great case study of regeneration and high street curation was Stanley Sq in Sale Recently had family move back here from abroad who have moved out of the area again as Trafford had no suitable schools to offer the children Local schools are over subscribed so why keep building new family homes So much potential but bad planning seems to water it down time and time again Some great restaurants popping up but sadly many don’t last long term It would be nice for urmston to have a more upmarket feel less fry up cafes and more brunch and healthy food options Less failing newsagents and more independent shops Less ‘pound’ shops in such close proximity and more social space or useful stores (different to the one next to it) An example of the degradation of stores was the lovely fishmongers which is now a lime green brightly lit vape shop (as if another vape shop/newsagent was necessary) Does town planning not take on to consideration who can rent a space and what that store would add to the community The market was something to look forward to but who knows what’s happening there A big impact needs to be made to attract better quality vendors like what we can see in sale and altrincham 🤞 Local parks also need improvement and more green space in general for families Urmston is a good place to live but could be great The one thing we DON’T need is the much lauded tram The tram would cost hundreds of thousands and still leave the place looking like a poor relative to Altrincham What we DO need is to get what we already have right replant trees especially where they have been removed along Canterbury Road and the margins that abut the motorway (the greenery has never been replanted after the existing shrubs/trees were removed when the traffic management system was installed) improve the library (take a look at Swinton Library for inspiration) cut the grass (and clean up the cuttings afterwards) IMO unless the basics are up to standard there is no point in spending money on large projects – it’s the equvalent of putting a silk dress on a pig Stop the pavement parking on Woodsend Road re surface the pavements outside the Post office on Lostock Road and moorside Road outside the Butchers at woodsend All this is a disgrace and the council make unfortunate mess when the cut the grass verges They never clear up the cuttings on roads and prune the overhanging trees