Bolton Investment Opportunities

When it comes to Bolton investment opportunities, our town has everything that potential investors need to succeed: a healthy pipeline of talent, excellent infrastructure, strong leadership with a clear masterplan vision, and plans for improved digital connectivity. It has a proven track record in working successfully with the private sector to bring about tangible change that generates real social, economic and financial returns.

We have made a great start in implementing the regeneration plan in the town and beyond for our 2040 vision; having already attracted a pipeline of investment in residential, commercial, retail & leisure spaces, and public realm. The streets of Bolton are paved with aspiration, big plans and innovation; and there has never been a better time to invest in Bolton.

Browse some of our latest developments below. You can also find out more about our latest investment opportunities in The Bolton Blueprint in our brochures section below.

“Bolton offers an exciting opportunity for investment and collaboration with a local authority that has a track record in working successfully with the private sector. We bring tangible change that generates real social, economic and financial returns.”

Sue Johnson, Chief Executive, Bolton Council

Bolton Investment Opportunities: Crompton Place

As momentum gathers behind the regeneration of Bolton, the flagship redevelopment of the Crompton Place Shopping Centre has taken a major step forward.

The council has partnered with leading real estate advisors, CBRE, to deliver what will be the centrepiece of a reimagined town centre, one that is sure to attract further private sector investment into the town.

Following a lease surrender agreement with M&S earlier this year, and with Primark set to complete its planned move to the Market Place, work is expected to start on Crompton Place in late 2024 or early 2025.

Following demolition, the vision is to deliver a mixture of leisure, food and beverage, commercial and residential units on the site, with new public spaces and enhanced links between Victoria Square and the main thoroughfare of Bradshawgate.

In addition to providing advice on demolition, asset management, meanwhile use and placemaking at Crompton Place, CBRE is also taking the lead on identifying a developer to take on the site.

Bolton investment opportunities: Crompton Place artist impression with a modern five-storey building surrounded by people in the town centre

Crompton Place regeneration artist impression with a modernised building surrounded by people in Bolton town centre

Crompton Place artist impression with a view of the town hall clock

“We are delighted to lead on identifying a development partner with the relevant experience, skills, and resources to deliver Bolton Council’s vision for Crompton Place via a public-private partnership. This is a significant mixed-use, multi-phase regeneration scheme on an important gateway site for the town to transform the area into a distinctive, vibrant place for people to work, visit and live.”

Adam White, Senior Director, CBRE’s Development Advisory Team

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Bolton Investment Opportunities: Growth Corridor

One of six growth locations across Greater Manchester, the Wigan-Bolton Growth Corridor offers a number of economic opportunities within a strategic geographic location.

The overall aim is to drive investment and address competitiveness across the north of Greater Manchester. Not only does the corridor have potential for the sustainable development of homes and workplaces, but potential investors can help build on the area’s existing strengths.

Its strategic transport links have already driven employment growth in sectors including logistics, manufacturing, food production, and distribution.

One such example is Logistics North, which is one of Bolton’s great success stories. By taking advantage of Bolton’s unrivalled connectivity, the site has become the natural place for manufacturing and logistics businesses to thrive. As the North West’s largest live commercial development, Logistics North hosts national and international companies across 3m sqft of Grade A logistics and manufacturing space. With tenants including Aldi, Amazon and Whistl, there are 5,500 people employed on-site.

We are now looking to create another 4m sqft of industrial floorspace close to the M61 at Wingates Industrial Estate. The site has even greater potential to expand, with additional land identified in Greater Manchester’s Places for Everyone spatial strategy.

Logistics North Aldi headquarters drone shot

Our latest brochures:

Browse through our latest brochures on our regeneration masterplan, including The Bolton Blueprint. You can also check out our news and events page for latest developments and funding going on in the town.