Northfold is an unprecedented collaboration between two leading local authorities, developer partners and investors.
The strategic growth corridor is bringing the very best of Bolton and Wigan together to create new sustainable communities, thriving employment zones, and unique investment opportunities.
Over the next decade and beyond, Northfold will be at the forefront of sustainable housing, health innovation, food manufacturing, logistics, sports and leisure.
By 2035, Northfold will be an established investment location within Greater Manchester, focused on driving economic growth and innovation in future food technology and health and wellbeing.
Northfold will be recognised as a location with a reputation for culture and sport, supported by thriving town and district centres and significant high-quality housing.
Bolton Town Centre is being transformed with the right mix quality retail, unrivalled hospitality, leisure and cultural offers alongside housing for 5,000 new residents.
The flagship redevelopment of Crompton Place which is set to attract further private sector investment.
In conjunction with the Greater Manchester Mayor, a new Mayoral Development Corporation, will support the creation of new jobs, skills and training opportunities for local people.
Hulton Park will be transformed into a world-class, custom-built golf venue and destination resort, capable of the hosting championship golf events including the Ryder Cup 2035.
The golf venue forms the centrepiece of a new destination which includes a luxury hotel and lodges, health and country club, new homes, retail space, food and beverage opportunities, new transport and community infrastructure and accessible green spaces.
Health Innovation Bolton will be Northfold’s primary health innovation zone specialising in wellness and preventative medicine.
Located closed to Royal Bolton Hospital and the new Bolton Institute of Medical Sciences, HIB will create skills, training and commercial opportunities for the healthcare sector.
Building on existing food industry specialisms in the area, such as Heinz and Warburtons, the Food Innovation Centre has the potential to become a national cluster for food innovation and advanced manufacturing.
Wigan Town Centre will become a destination for combined shopping with leisure. With ongoing regeneration, the town centre will benefit from increased footfall, attract additional businesses and retailers and be a catalyst for future developments across the town.
Haigh Hall is undergoing a multi-million pound restoration programme, transforming it into a nationally significant arts, culture and heritage destination.
Private sector partners are on the ground and working to deliver on the NorthFold vision.
NorthFold is home to several economic investment opportunity sites that have been allocated within Places for Everyone.
These sites, largely brownfield, have the potential to deliver large-scale housing and employment development opportunities.
With the right investment, Northfold can bring £356.3m Gross Value Added (GVA) to its economy and deliver a healthier, greener and more prosperous future for Wigan and Bolton.
