Hale Independent Issue 169

AUGUST 2024 4 A NEW joint venture pro- gramme aims to deliver 900 homes in Trafford, including a development in Altrincham’s Stam- ford Quarter. The partnership between property developer and Traf- ford Council is focusing on three sites in the borough. Subject to planning per- mission, the plan is for the developments to be split into six stages: three in Stretford, two at Lumina Village and one in the Stamford Quarter. In the last few years, the council has established three joint ventures with Bruntwood, including the Stamford Quarter regener- ation project. It says the joint venture will allow it closer control to the homes being built in the borough, allowing sustaina- bility to be at the forefront of the new builds. Chris Roberts, chief devel- opment officer at Bruntwood, said: “Our ambitious plans in partnership with Trafford Council will continue to build on our success of creating thriving town centres across Greater Manchester. “Trafford has a strong and historic identity, and this is something we want to cele- brate and amplify through- out its residences by injecting life back into the heart of the local area. “These new projects will redefine the purpose and value of community led liv- ing to encourage collaboration and create an inspiring back- drop for Trafford’s residents to live, work and socialise.” Liz Patel, Trafford Coun- cil’s executive member for economy and regeneration, added: “I am pleased that our work with Bruntwood will continue to grow over the coming years. “We have seen fantastic progress on the Stamford Quarter, Lumina Village and Stretford Mall projects which has secured transformational investment into our town cen- tres and brought forward high quality, affordable housing on brownfield sites. “Demand for housing in Trafford is high. 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