Project lead sought for £20m Farnworth transformation
Project lead sought for £20m Farnworth transformation The team behind plans to regenerate Farnworth is looking to recruit a new project officer to coordinate £20m of investment over ten years. As part of the government’s “Plan for Neighbourhoods”, Farnworth is one of 75 towns across the UK to benefit from a share of £1.5bn in […]
Crompton Place: Demolition plan clears the path for regeneration
Crompton Place: Demolition plan clears the path for regeneration The regeneration of Crompton Place has taken another major step forward with a detailed plan to clear the site within a year of demolition work starting. Bolton Council has applied to demolish the former shopping centre, which the authority purchased in 2018 as part of its […]
NorthFold is open for business: Growth corrido officially launched at MIPIM
NorthFold is open for business: Growth corridor officially launched at MIPIM NorthFold is open for business: Growth corridor officially launched at MIPIM GM growth location between Bolton and Wigan to deliver 9,000 new homes, 342,000 sqm of industrial space and £356.3m of GVA by 2035 Official launch takes place on the Manchester Stand at MIPIM […]
How MetaConnex Will Boost Bolton’s GDP by £500m with Digital Twins
How MetaConnex Will Boost Bolton’s GDP by £500m with Digital Twins MetaConnex has recently unveiled a transformative initiative in urban development and technological integration: a comprehensive, interactive digital twin of towns and cities which enables data integration, faster and smoother planning processes, created using its first UK town, Bolton. This innovative technology is now part […]
Bolton Market’s New Food Hall Officially Opens
Bolton Market’s New Food Hall Officially Opens The latest development at Bolton Market has been completed, with the new Food Hall opening its doors to the public today, inviting visitors to try out a range of cuisines. Offering a variety of options for lunchtimes, after-work treats, and weekend dining, the new food hall will also […]
Bolton town centre to be new body’s top regeneration target
Bolton town centre to be new body’s top regeneration target A new initiative will make Bolton town centre the “number one target for regeneration” in the region. This comes after Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham pledged to create a “Mayoral Development Corporation” for Bolton if re-elected last month. A few days before polling stations opened, Burnham travelled […]
New specialist team to build on Bolton’s regeneration success
New specialist team to build on Bolton’s regeneration success With momentum building behind the regeneration of Bolton, a specialist team is set to capitalise on emerging investment opportunities across the borough. Bolton Council’s Regeneration and Economic Development Team will oversee major developments, boost local businesses, and attract new employers to the area. The authority is […]
Bolton launches game-changing Accelerator Programme for visitor economy business
Bolton launches game-changing Accelerator Programme for visitor economy business Working with Marketing Manchester, Bolton has become the first town to launch the Greater Manchester Visitor Economy Accelerator Programme. The aim of the programme is to foster growth and increase collaboration within the tourism and hospitality sectors across Greater Manchester, initially focusing on businesses in Bolton, […]
The Wellsprings: First look inside Bolton’s new innovation hub
The Wellsprings: First look inside Bolton’s new innovation hub Bolton Council has marked the successful completion of another town centre regeneration project, as The Wellsprings opened its doors to the business community. Work to transform the office building into a modern innovation hub for new start-ups has now reached practical completion. The refurbishment began in […]
Investment opportunities on the menu in Bolton town centre
Investment opportunities on the menu in Bolton town centre Potential investors in Bolton town centre’s thriving hospitality sector are invited to explore business opportunities for new restaurants, cafés and bars. Bolton Council is hosting the Hospitality Business Event in the Market Food Hall on Wednesday October 9 from 11am to 1pm. Guests will be able […]