Plans to build park and 270 new homes in Collyhurst – with consultation underway
Local residents, businesses and groups are invited to give their feedback on plans for the area - which would see new houses created across two neighbourhoods - Collyhurst Village and South Collyhurst.
A consultation into a proposed development in Collyhurst – which could see the creation of 270 new homes and a park – is underway.
Local residents, businesses and groups are being invited to give their feedback on plans for the area – which would see houses created across two neighbourhoods – Collyhurst Village and South Collyhurst.
This phase of development will also include 130 council homes for social rent.
According to Manchester City Council, previous consultations have seen local people express a preference for a mix of new homes, including accessible housing, family-friendly and age-friendly designs, alongside attractive residential streets, with a focus on safety and security.
The first phase apparently involves part of a bigger plan to create as many as 15,000 new homes along the Irk Valley.
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A consultation’s underway on building a park and 270 new homes in Collyhurst. Around half will be for council rent. It’s part of wider plans by the Hong Kong firm FEC to build 15,000 homes along the Irk Valley. The likes of Les Dawson and Nobby Stiles grew up on these streets! pic.twitter.com/Q5amoSWHvD
The building work in Collyhurst could also result in the demolition of 28 existing homes which, if approved, would see residents ‘supported’ to move into new places.
The council has assured the community that ‘no existing homes will be demolished in Collyhurst until the new replacement homes have been completed.
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Due to COVID-19 restrictions, local people are being invited to view the plans online and view a virtual exhibition.
Final proposals will be presented to the local community later this year ahead of planning submission.
The consultation will close on Friday 16 October.
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Major headliner pulls out of Manchester Village Pride
Daisy Jackson
One of the Manchester Village Pride headliners has had to pull out of their scheduled appearance, just one day before the celebrations begin.
Nadine Coyle was supposed to be headlining the LGBTQ+ event on Friday 27 August.
But in a statement shared by Manchester Village Pride today, they announced that the former Girls Aloud star is ‘under the weather’.
Nadine will be pulling out of her headline slot to ‘rest and recuperate’, but added that she hopes to see Manchester for Pride again soon.
Thankfully, Manchester Village Pride has already found a suitably fabulous replacement for the main stage on Friday – B*Witched.
The iconic Irish girl group will be encouraging ticket-holders to dig out their double denim and dance to hits like C’est La Vie and Rollercoaster.
In the statement shared by Manchester Village Pride, Nadine’s team said: “Nadine is so sorry to have to step out of Manchester Village Pride this year. It was her very first Pride many years ago and she loves getting to spend time with you all.
“Nadine’s voice has been under the weather and she only wants to give absolute best to you all which sadly won’t be possible this weekend as she needs time to rest and recuperate.
“We hate to do it so near the day. Nadine was really hoping she was going to be well enough and hopes she can see you in Manchester for Pride again soon.
“Thank you for being so kind and understanding and we hope you have a wonderful weekend.”
Manchester Village Pride added: “We know how excited many of you were for a massive hit of 2000s pop nostalgia, and we promised you a party. We’ve been working around the clock, and we are beyond thrilled to announce that pop royalty B*WITCHED are stepping in at the eleventh hour!”
Chester Zoo announces return of its £10 tickets for limited time only with extended opening hours
Emily Sergeant
Chester Zoo has announced the return of its popular £10 tickets deal for a limited time only.
You may remember that earlier this summer, Chester Zoo invited people from across the North West to visit for just £10, and as the offer proved so popular, they’ve now brought it back again for a limited time.
For the past three years running now, Chester Zoo has officially been named the UK’s best zoo thanks to tens of thousands of positive TripAdvisor reviews, and now as the summer draws to a close, you’ll get to see exactly what makes it such a special place worth visiting for a cut price.
With the offer only applicable to afternoons this summer, Afternoon Tickets allow entry to Chester Zoo from 2pm onwards – with the last entry being one-hour before it closes.
Chester Zoo is offering £10 tickets to visitors this summer / Credit: Chester Zoo
Without this offer, standard admission tickets to Chester Zoo usually cost up to £38 for adults, £37 for students, and £28 for children, all including a 10% donation to the zoo’s conservation efforts, while babies and carers go free.
So it really is worth making the most of these limited-time £10 tickets while you still can – with the offer now running until 6 September.
The best bit about the offer returning? The zoo is currently operating its extended opening hours until 6pm too, so included for the bargain price of a £10 ticket, you’ll even get to see all the animals while the sun goes down.
Afternoon tickets are only available online and must be booked in advance to claim the £10 offer.
Tickets can only be purchased online before 4pm on the day of your visit, and standard admission tickets can be purchased from our ticket office at the main entrance.
Find out more and book your £10 tickets online here.
The Manc -
17th September 2020 
