Shopfronts get 'glow up' in Ashton-in-Makerfield's £6m makeover
The works are part of plans to regenerate Ashton-in-Makerfield in Wigan.
www.bbc.comHere’s the latest from reliable local sources:
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Ashton-in-Makerfield has recently seen a £6.6 million regeneration package aimed at revitalizing the town centre. The plans include upgrading shopfronts on Garswood Street and Gerard Street, with grants for business improvements, and a broader scheme to create a new market square plus public art installations and greener streetscapes. This aligns with ongoing efforts to boost pedestrian-friendly spaces and local vitality in the area. [Source: BBC article on the town centre makeover and regeneration funding][1]
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There are indications of active development activity around housing and land, with developers outlining residential schemes and nearby land acquisitions in the Ashton-in-Makerfield area. These tackles include outline planning for hundreds of homes and associated amenities, reflecting continued demand in the Greater Manchester housing market. [Source: developer update about Windsor Road site and related housing plans][2]
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The town continues to maintain its traditional market activity in the market square off Garswood Street, with ongoing community and town-centre uses that complement regeneration efforts. [Source: Wikishire/Wikiwand references to market square and present-day town features][3][4]
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Local regeneration coverage also notes broader accessibility and connectivity improvements as part of the plan for a sustainable urban neighbourhood, including transport and public realm enhancements. [Source: Wigan Council regeneration materials][6]
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For broader historical context, Ashton-in-Makerfield has a history of market days and a central Gerard Centre replacement for Crompton’s factory, illustrating the shift from industrial sites to mixed-use town-centre regeneration. [Sources: Wikipedia, Wikishire, and related pages][5][3]
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