Plans to open a new slot machine centre on Deansgate which have been described as 'lifeless' and 'dead' have been rejected by Manchester council. The unit next to Barton Arcade, which was last used by Caffe Nero before it closed in 2020, is on a stretch of empty shops on the major city centre road.
But councillors concluded that this is not a suitable site for a gambling centre. It comes after town hall planners said the proposal would not 'contribute positively' to Deansgate and recommended refusing planning permission.
They said it would make the small stretch of vacant units look worse. This is because the frontage of the adult gaming centre would be largely obscured by vinyl and TV screens, harming the character of Deansgate.
