A square on the edge of Manchester city centre is set to be pedestrianised for six months starting from this week as part of a new trial to make it permanent. The streets surrounding Cutting Room Square in Ancoats will be closed from Friday (August 26) for half a year as part of the trial by Manchester council.
It comes after the square off Blossom Street, which is home to many cafés, bars and restaurants, was temporarily pedestrianised during the pandemic. Local councillors say the move, which saw businesses spill out into the square with tables set up in the streets over the summer, creates a 'European feel'.
The town hall now wants to gauge public opinion about permanently pedestrianising the Cutting Room Square, launching a new consultation. Manchester councillor Tracey Rawlins, who is the executive member for environment and transport, said the council is excited to start the trial.
