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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Adam Maidment & Josie Le Vay

'We’re getting the Chorlton pound': Residents weigh-in on bold, multi-million pound plans to transform Stretford

Stretford is to receive a multi-million pound makeover including waterfront bars, a ‘Makers Yard’ and new homes in the hope of bringing a new lease of life to the Trafford town.

The announcement this week that much of the once-vibrant Stretford Mall building will be demolished to transform the historic King Street area and open up access to the Bridgewater Canal.

While some aspects of the shopping centre will remain, it is set to be a drastic change but one that could ‘re-connect’ the area and people of Stretford.

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