As part of the ongoing phased regeneration of Winsford Town Centre, the Cheshire West and Chester Council's Cabinet will consider new funding to support the next stage of development at its November meeting. This investment aims to rationalise retail floorspace and introduce a more varied offer to the town centre.
In the coming months, work will commence on updating Winsford Market, following the recent completion of a mural celebrating its community role. The Council will also continue to invest in improvements at Winsford Cross Shopping Centre, with the monthly Artisan Market set to continue. Additionally, a programme of events with Crosshatch Studios, a local art workshop, will be funded by the Cheshire & Warrington Combined Authority's Mayoral Investment Fund. Upgrades to public space and landscaping outside the Market entrance, and the potential co-location of services in Winsford Library, are also planned.
Investment will be made to demolish empty and outdated buildings within Winsford Cross to facilitate modernisation. The north-east corner of the town centre has been identified for potential residential development and community uses to boost footfall for local retail businesses. Early discussions have begun with existing occupiers regarding property conditions and future accommodation needs.
Redevelopment of some buildings on the eastern side, which have no long-term future as commercial or community assets, is seen as a sustainable solution to bring this part of the town centre back into productive use. Preparing these sites will create investment-ready opportunities to attract future funding and support the town centre's renewal.
The Council will explore redevelopment routes and engage with local residents and businesses about their aspirations for the town, including potential new homes. Future redevelopment aims to create new homes to meet local housing needs, support businesses through increased footfall, improve public spaces, and strengthen connections across the town centre, aligning with the Winsford Neighbourhood Plan.
The first phase of the Council-led £22 million investment included new energy-efficient units for Costa Coffee and a B&M superstore, a 168-space car park off Dene Drive with 18 EV charging points, and new pathways for walking and cycling. Approximately 5,000 sq. m. of public open spaces were created, alongside the planting of 53 new trees. A new civic square outside Winsford Library now houses the town’s refurbished war memorials.
The Council is refreshing its regeneration programme webpages for Winsford, which will be updated regularly. For more information, visit: Winsford town centre regeneration.
