Shopfronts get 'glow up' in Ashton-in-Makerfield's £6m makeover
The works are part of plans to regenerate Ashton-in-Makerfield in Wigan.
www.bbc.comHere’s a quick update on the latest news about Ashton-in-Makerfield.
- There is ongoing regeneration activity in Ashton-in-Makerfield centered on the town centre, funded with a £6.6 million package. The plan includes improvements to shop fronts, streets, cycling and pedestrian routes, and aims to re-open the historic market square as a public space. This regeneration is being development in partnership with Wigan Council and local community bodies, with public input sought both before and after works.[3]
- Local planning and development updates indicate active consideration of new market square and wider town-centre improvements, with officials highlighting a desire to boost visitor numbers and support local businesses as part of the broader regeneration strategy.[3]
If you’d like, I can pull more detailed, current coverage from local council pages or BBC/press sources and summarize the key milestones, timelines, and how to participate in any ongoing consultations.