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Strangeways regeneration plans finalised with thousands of new homes and ‘major’ 60-hectare urban park
Emily Sergeant
Plans to regenerate the Strangeways area of Manchester and Salford are set to be formally approved this week.
Following the success of Greater Manchester Police‘s (GMP) Operation Vulcan enforcement programme, you may remember that a consultation was launched earlier this year to gather feedback on the draft framework showcasing the ‘vision’ for the 130-hectare city centre fringe area as a way of helping to guide future development.
Consultation feedback ‘strongly supported’ the regeneration of the area and the vision to create safe, vibrant, and sustainable communities.
Respondents stressed the need for ‘genuinely affordable’ homes, and urged that heritage buildings be preserved and celebrated as best as possible, while many wished to see the existing cultural venues in the area retained.
The framework was described as being a ‘pioneering collaboration’ between both Manchester City Council and Salford City Council.
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Councils hoped to ‘harness the potential’ of this cross-boundary regeneration opportunity – with the goal of supporting businesses in the area, attracting new enterprises, and developing significant new housing and commercial space.
It’s estimated that 7,000 new homes across seven neighbourhoods are to be built, alongside the creation of around 1.75m sqft of commercial space to potentially provide 4,500 new jobs.
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The first developments within the Strangeways area are already underway, including the Brewery Gardens project by Clarion on Trinity Way, providing 505 new homes – 132 of which will be for social rent and 171 for shared ownership.
On top of this, the Strangeways Regeneration Framework also crucially includes the introduction of a major new 60-hectare urban park.
We have opened a consultation this week about the ambitious plans for Strangeways and Cambridge where we want to support existing businesses to thrive, create new jobs and build thousands of new homes – including lots of affordable housing.
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Another crucial part of the framework sees Manchester City Council restate the case to the Government for the relocation of HMP Manchester, noting the regeneration opportunity presented by the site and the barrier to development that the prison currently presents.
“The formal adoption of this framework is a milestone that we will remember for Strangeways as we move from vision to delivery and the beginning of a long-term regeneration programme for this part of our city,” commented Cllr Bev Craig, who is the Leader of Manchester City Council.
Paul Dennett, Salford City Mayor, added: “With strong community roots and a rich cultural heritage, this area is brimming with potential and together we can deliver transformational change creating new homes, jobs, and green spaces that reflect the aspirations of our residents.
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“The development of the framework marks a significant step forward in our shared journey to transform the area into thriving, connected neighbourhoods.”
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Manchester security guard jailed for raping woman who asked him for help
Emily Sergeant
A local security guard has been jailed after raping and sexuality assaulting a woman who asked for his help.
Shazad Mughal, from the Crumpsall area of Manchester, has been jailed after Greater Manchester Police (GMP) received a 999 call from the victim at 12:45am on Wednesday 10 August 2022, who said she had been sexually assaulted.
The victim had asked Mughal, who was working as a security guard, for directions to Manchester city centre after their tram had terminated earlier than expected.
The 48-year-old Mughal allowed the victim to use the toilet and then proceeded to sexually assault her in his security booth, before the victim managed to flee the scene and call the police, remaining hidden until an officer could locate them.
Mughal was sentenced last Friday (7 November 2025) to seven-and-a-half years in prison after being found guilty of one count of rape and one count of sexual assault by penetration.
Detective Constable Luke Miller, of GMP’s Serious Crime Division, said Mughal ‘abused his position of authority’.
“Mughal claimed that the victim was advancing onto them whilst in the security booth and that he did not want to have any sexual activity with the victim, which was completely untrue,” DC Miller explained in a statement following the sentencing.
“I commend the victim in this case for supporting our investigation, which has resulted in today’s sentence and sees justice served against Mughal, who will now spend a significant amount of time behind bars.
“Our officers will provide support, conduct thorough investigations, and take firm action against offenders.
“Your allegations will be taken seriously, and you will be treated with dignity and respect.”
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Greater Manchester Police can be contacted via 101, or through the Live Chat function on their website – gmp.police.uk. Reports can also be made anonymously through the independent charity, Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.
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