Decision - The Urmston Plan - Trafford Council
Full details of the decision "The Urmston Plan"
democratic.trafford.gov.ukI can help with the latest information I have, but I don’t currently have live access to fresh news feeds. Based on recent council releases, there have been significant developments around Urmston Town Centre:
Trafford Council’s Urmston Plan was approved to future-proof the town as a sustainable and dynamic place, with aims to regenerate public spaces, improve accessibility, and support local businesses over the next 15 years. This plan was approved by the council’s Executive in February 2026 and identifies public realm improvements and redevelopment opportunities to strengthen Urmston’s role as one of Trafford’s four town centres. [Source: Trafford Council news and executive reports, including February 2026 approval][3][4]
The plan builds on earlier consultation activities and partnerships with AEW Architects, Avison Young, Vectos, and CW Studio, reflecting input from residents and stakeholders. It emphasizes active travel, town centre appearance, and alignment with broader Trafford priorities on economy, housing, culture, and climate commitments.[1][4]
Earlier iterations and public engagement for Urmston Plan highlighted public involvement in 2024 consultations, with multiple in-person and online opportunities to shape the direction of Urmston’s town centre improvements before formal adoption.[2]
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Full details of the decision "The Urmston Plan"
democratic.trafford.gov.ukUrmston town centre. The Plan identifies a range of improvements for the town centre and highlights a number of sites with redevelopment potential. The Plan will also help inform the policy framework for the town in the Trafford Local Plan. Recommendation(s) It is recommended that the Executive: (i) Approves the Urmston Plan for publication.
democratic.trafford.gov.ukA new plan for Urmston town centre which will future proof the town as a successful, sustainable and dynamic 'place' over the next 15 years is being prepared, and you can have your say on what makes Urmston great and what could be improved.
www.trafford.gov.ukUrmston town centre. The Plan identifies a range of improvements for the town centre and highlights a number of sites with redevelopment potential. The Plan will also help inform the policy framework for the town in the Trafford Local Plan. Recommendation(s) It is recommended that the Executive: (i) Approves the Urmston Plan for publication.
democratic.trafford.gov.ukA new plan for Urmston town centre which will future proof the town as a successful, sustainable and dynamic ‘place’ over the next 15 years has been approved.
www.trafford.gov.ukFull details of the issue The Urmston Plan
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