£20 million for a new Civic and Enterprise Hub in Radcliffe
Radcliffe will receive £20 million from the Levelling Up Fund to create a new Civic and Enterprise Hub. The hub will attract investment to the town centre and the wider area of Bury.
Public resources in one place
The hub will span the River Irwell and be home to key public resources including:
- support for local businesses
- a new leisure centre
- adult education
- a new library
- healthcare
- other council run services
A new leisure centre and relocation of Radcliffe library
Funding will support development of a new leisure centre inside the hub. The leisure centre will include:
- a seating area for 150 spectators
- a 6 lane 25 metre swimming pool
- teaching pool
- a state-of-the-art gym
- fitness studios
Radcliffe library will move from its current location on Stand Lane to the hub. The old library will become a new enterprise and skills centre.
Find out more about Radcliffe’s regeneration.
Refurbishment of the Market Chambers
Part of the investment will refurbish the Market Chambers. The ground floor will house shops and cafes, while the first and second floors will be turned into office and studio space.
The market basement will be made into a large, flexible event space, completely waterproof to protect the structure of Radcliffe Market. A balcony will also be built onto the market, overlooking the River Irwell.
Upgrades to pedestrian and cycle routes
Funds will also upgrade the town’s pedestrian and cycle routes.
Chris Wakeford MP for Bury South said:
Residents have waited a long time to see Radcliffe regenerated, so I am so pleased to be delivering on the government’s promise to level-up, reinvigorating the town to make it fit for the 21st century and give local residents a town centre to be proud of.
Learn more about levelling up.