Vision of bright future for crime-plagued area

PLANS to create a ‘significant regeneration initiative’ to breathe new life into the Strangeways area of Manchester and adjoining land in Salford, collectively spanning more than 320 acres, have taken a step forward

- PAUL BRITTON

At this point they are nothing more than a vision.

But, if realised, they would be yet another example of city centre regeneration expanding outwards - with documents also revealing Greater Manchester Police are six months into a three-year programme to rid the area of counterfeit traders.

Both Manchester and Salford councils have joined forces to search for and commission a team of consultants to develop a masterplan for the area - which they describe as ‘currently synonymous with crime and a poor quality local environment’. The Cambridge Street area of Salford is also included.