Old Trafford Regeneration Update

January 27, 2025 Executive (Other) Awaiting outcome View on council website

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Summary

The Executive of Trafford Council decided on 27/01/2025 to note progress on Old Trafford Regeneration work. They also decided to explore the feasibility of a Mayoral Development Corporation for the area and a Mayoral Development Zone in partnership with Salford City Council. An updated Strategic Masterplan will be prepared for the wider Wharfside/Old Trafford Regeneration area, with its boundary adopted as shown on the plan at Appendix 3. Mechanisms for infrastructure coordination and funding will also be explored.

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Decision

  1. That the progress on the Old Trafford Regeneration work be noted, including the conclusion of the Options Report attached at Appendix 1 to the report and the findings of the Economic Impact report attached at Appendix 2.
  1. That the feasibility and potential benefits of the establishment of a Mayoral Development Corporation for the Old Trafford Regeneration area be explored.
  1. That the benefits of a Mayoral Development Zone for the western Gateway, in partnership with Salford City Council, be explored.
  1. That an updated Strategic Masterplan be prepared for the wider Wharfside / Old Trafford Regeneration area subject to securing necessary funding.
  1. That the area shown on the Plan at Appendix 3 to the report be adopted as the boundary of this Masterplan and for the potential Mayoral Development Corporation.
  1. That appropriate mechanisms for the coordination and funding of infrastructure within the Old Trafford Regeneration area be explored.

Related Meeting

Executive - Monday, 27th January, 2025 6.30 pm on January 27, 2025

Supporting Documents

Appendix 1 OTR Options Report - Executive Summary.pdf
Appendix 2 - OTR Economic Impact.pdf
Appendix 3 - OTR_MDC_Boundary.pdf
250107-Exec-OTR-update.pdf

Details

OutcomeFor Determination
Decision date27 Jan 2025
Effective from5 Feb 2025
Subject to call-inYes