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Trafford Business Connect

A bold vision for the transformation of Stretford Town Centre has been unanimously supported and agreed by Trafford Council. The Masterplan is a timed framework representing a significant step forward in securing Stretford’s sustainable economic future over the next 10 to 15 years. During a public consultation period the community made a number of key comments and suggestions, and in the light of this the Council made a number of modifications to the plan. These included greater flexibility to the proposed future uses of Stretford Public Hall, Stretford Library remaining in its current location and identification of the vacant office units on Edge Lane to be developed for new retail and leisure uses. Also updated were the introduction of new food and drink outlets along the Bridgewater Canal and inclusion of the existing retail and leisure units at the Barton Road/Kingsway junction within the area boundary.

A bold vision for the transformation of Stretford Town Centre has been unanimously supported and agreed by Trafford Council.
The Masterplan is a timed framework representing a significant step forward in securing Stretford’s sustainable economic future over the next 10 to 15 years.
During a public consultation period the community made a number of key comments and suggestions, and in the light of this the Council made a number of modifications to the plan. These included greater flexibility to the proposed future uses of Stretford Public Hall, Stretford Library remaining in its current location and identification of the vacant office units on Edge Lane to be developed for new retail and leisure uses. Also updated were the introduction of new food and drink outlets along the Bridgewater Canal and inclusion of the existing retail and leisure units at the Barton Road/Kingsway junction within the area boundary.

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TRAFFORD BUSINESS connect March/April 2014<br />

focus<br />

‘‘<br />

As our company was expanding,<br />

we enquired with a number of property<br />

owners to see what office space was<br />

available, in which locations and at what<br />

costs. We got a number of responses<br />

that varied in quality.<br />

Bruntwood however, stood out. Their<br />

professionalism and general manner<br />

were excellent and we felt valued<br />

right from the start.<br />

We agreed on a plan that would<br />

give us space to grow into, but<br />

also flexible options to move within<br />

the Bruntwood portfolio should<br />

our growth plans be exceeded.<br />

Since our move, we have been<br />

impressed with the service staff<br />

on-site, always willing to help,<br />

a friendly smile and a<br />

professional approach.<br />

Martin Cozens,<br />

Managing Director,<br />

Banc Media<br />

Lancastrian<br />

Office Centre<br />

’’<br />

Bruntwood’s distinctive brand has been<br />

a familiar sight on <strong>Trafford</strong>’s skyline for<br />

almost 40 years. The instantly recognised<br />

red oval found on many of their properties<br />

underpins the longevity of this family<br />

run property company, which has been<br />

supporting businesses across the borough<br />

since 1976.<br />

It’s true to say that Bruntwood aren’t your<br />

typical commercial landlord. In fact, if<br />

you mention the ‘L’ word you will most<br />

likely be greeted with concerned<br />

frowns followed by a quick chat<br />

about their more ‘inclusive’ business<br />

model and their role as your property<br />

partner. This starts with the fact they<br />

Bruntwo<br />

develop, let and manage all their<br />

properties, which seems to give<br />

them a unique opportunity to<br />

give each property a specific<br />

outward aspect reflecting<br />

and supporting their clients’<br />

business approach and brand.<br />

Delving a little deeper can<br />

result in a few surprises.<br />

Afflecks, situated in the<br />

heart of Manchester’s<br />

Northern Quarter, is<br />

a good example<br />

of how a business<br />

culture has been<br />

encouraged to<br />

flourish under<br />

it’s own<br />

unique<br />

flavour.<br />

Sharon Johnson,<br />

Bruntwood’s Head of Regional Sales

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