Greater Manchester town in £20,000 high street boost as multi-million pound plans take step forward

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Stretford has been chosen as one of five towns to get a huge chunk of money toward improving its high street. The area is set to benefit from £20,000 as part of a national pilot scheme and will become what’s known as a community improvement district.

The programme aims to give local people, community organisations and businesses a say over improvements to their high streets.

Stretford already sits at the centre of joint plans for multi-million pound high street improvements from Trafford council and developers Bruntwood.

Coun Andrew Western, leader of Trafford council, said: “There are exciting plans for Stretford and it’s been great to see our local communities working positively right from the start on the future of the area.” “We have seen the benefit of community involvement in the recent masterplan exercises and other initiatives is so it’s really pleasing to see Stretford at the forefront of this national pilot scheme. “We are committed to working in partnership for the future of Stretford so together we create a dynamic, multi-purpose high street that is right at the heart of our community.” In 1969, Stretford’s historic town centre was largely demolished to be replaced by a shopping centre that became the heart of the town for over 40 years.