Mayoral Development Corporation for Old Trafford Survey

Overview

Greater Manchester is a rapidly growing city region, and with that growth comes the need for modern employment spaces and high-quality homes. The Old Trafford Regeneration area stands out as one of Europe’s most significant investment and development opportunities. The development will use its unique assets to accelerate transformational regeneration that creates a world-class, sports-led visitor destination, a rich cultural and entertainment district, delivers high quality homes, new businesses, creates thousands of new jobs and drives wider inclusive growth opportunities. The Old Trafford Regeneration MDC will establish the delivery framework to enable Trafford to become one of the best places in the UK to live, work, and visit and maximise its positive contribution to the wider city region’s economy.

The proposed Old Trafford Regeneration Mayoral Development Corporation boundary is shown in the map below. It occupies a strategic location close to Liverpool Road, the M62 corridor and the Manchester Ship Canal. The Old Trafford Regeneration area presents a remarkable opportunity to create one of Europe's most significant investment and regeneration initiatives. This transformative project promises to dramatically enhance economic performance and quality of life for the region and beyond.

Establishing the Old Trafford Regeneration Mayoral Development Corporation will attract both public and private sector investment, paving the way for around 15,000 new homes, including affordable homes, employment development and improvements to local amenities and infrastructure.

To support the realisation of the shared vision for the area the Greater Manchester Mayor has decided to consult on the creation of a regeneration corporation known as a Mayoral Development Corporation.

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said:

“This consultation marks the next step in our ambition to create a world-class destination within the Old Trafford Regeneration area — one that brings new homes, jobs, and infrastructure, and unlocks the area’s full potential.”

“The Old Trafford Regeneration area represents the biggest opportunity for urban regeneration this country has seen since London 2012. With our devolved powers, we’re mobilising the whole Greater Manchester system to lock in growth for the next decade and deliver real benefits for communities across Trafford and the wider region”

— Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester

Why your views matter

We believe that a Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) would work to secure benefits for local people and businesses and has the potential to turn the vision of the Old Trafford Regeneration area into reality. However, we want to ensure that everyone with an interest in the area has the opportunity to share their views on the MDC proposal. This consultation specifically focuses on the creation of an MDC to support development in the area.

During this consultation, we will gather public comments and opinions on.

•            The creation of the Old Trafford Regeneration MDC

•            If you think our proposals will help to support development, growth and improvements in Trafford

•            If we’ve got the proposed boundaries of the MDC right – and if not, what we need to consider changing.

While our preferred method for receiving feedback is through this online platform, alternative ways to share your views are outlined in the FAQ document below.

If you would like more information, need the consultation materials in an alternative format, or wish to access them using a translation service, please contact: engagement@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk