The next stage of Crewe's regeneration journey gets underway on Thursday 29 October, with the search for a developer to transform council-owned sites in the heart of the town centre.

Cheshire East Council is inviting developers to submit proposals for sites including part of the open space next to the bus station and multi-storey car park, as well as several surface car parks.

The development could deliver up to 500 new homes, including a mix of apartments and town houses, as well as retail, leisure, office and community spaces at ground floor level, together with new outdoor spaces for residents and visitors to enjoy.

Capital & Centric hopes to be this developer and will host a 'Shape Your Town' drop-in event with free food and drink at Platform, Market Street, on Saturday 31 October from 12pm to 3pm.

The regeneration developer partnered with Cheshire East to deliver a vision for Crewe town centre, but nothing is signed yet.

Cheshire East Council's deputy leader and cabinet member for economic development and regeneration, Cllr Michael Gorman, said: "Over the last 10 years, our Crewe regeneration programme has delivered £100m of investment, including the Lifestyle Centre, Market Hall, bus station and the soon-to-be-opened Dome Youth Zone and Cheshire Archive Crewe.

"These investments have all been about bringing life back into the town centre and creating more reasons for people to come and spend time here.

"So much has already been achieved, but we're now ready to move forward with the next important piece of our vision and transform further key sites.

"A key part of this vision is new homes. Creating more homes in the town centre will support local businesses, increase footfall throughout the day and evening, and help create a more vibrant and sustainable town centre, one where people can live, work and spend their leisure time."

A decision on appointing a preferred developer is expected to be taken by Cabinet in January 2027.

This would then allow detailed proposals to be developed over a 12 to 18-month period.

Cllr Gorman added: "As these plans are developed, we'll be listening carefully to local communities about what they want to see in these areas.

"The proposals will also be integral to the council's recently-commissioned Greater Crewe Growth & Regeneration Framework, which will help ensure the town secures the right infrastructure investment needed to support Crewe's growth and meet the needs of its communities."

Any final proposals would be subject to planning approval and a further decision from Cabinet.

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