We’ve been waiting with some anticipation for news of the cycle route to RHS Garden Bridgewater opening. Given it’s relatively nearby, we wanted to be able to cycle there, rather than drive, so we’ve been waiting for the walking and cycling path from the Bridgewater Canal to be complete.
Continue reading “Cycling to RHS Garden Bridgewater (Part 1)”
With all the current discussion going on about the redevelopment of Stretford town centre, it’s good timing that I came across some old negatives of mine, including these shots of Stretford Arndale from the late 80s / early 90s. As you can probably guess, I’m not really sure of the exact date, but it was around that time.
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On 15 January 2021, Trafford Council and Bruntwood Works published the latest consultation for Stretford Town Centre and Stretford Mall, on the back of the recent fantastic news of £17.6m being awarded to the town from the government’s Future High Streets Fund.
This is the latest in a long line of masterplans and consultations for Stretford town centre, going back to the ill-fated UA92 proposals and the revised Stretford Masterplan and beyond.
Continue reading “Stretford Mall Public Consultation 2021”
This is part 3 of A56 pop-up cycle lanes and beyond, looking at Trafford Council’s response to walking and cycling during the 2020 pandemic and what it means for the future.
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This is part 2 of A56 pop-up cycle lanes and beyond, looking at Trafford Council’s response to walking and cycling during the 2020 pandemic and what it means for the future.
Continue reading “A56 pop-up cycle lanes and beyond (Part 2)”
This is part 1 of A56 pop-up cycle lanes and beyond, looking at Trafford Council’s response to walking and cycling during the 2020 pandemic and what it means for the future.
Continue reading “A56 pop-up cycle lanes and beyond (Part 1)”
Part 3 of an in-depth review of the Metrolink Trafford Park Line, looking at the section between Village Way and Barton Dock Road.
Continue reading “Metrolink Trafford Park Line – March 2020 (Part 3)”
Part 2 of an in-depth review of the Metrolink Trafford Park Line, looking at the section between Sir Alex Ferguson Way to Warren Bruce Road.
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Part 1 of an in-depth review of the Metrolink Trafford Park Line.
Continue reading “Metrolink Trafford Park Line – March 2020 (Part 1)”
Stretford Mall, Stretford Arndale, The Precinct, whatever you call it; Stretford Town Centre has been on a steady decline for some time now. After years of waiting for the old Tory Trafford Council to take action and nothing happening, it was great to see some recent good news on this from the now Labour-controlled council. Continue reading “10 steps to revitalising Stretford town centre”
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