Reconnecting Runcorn was awarded £23.6m in 2021 from the UK Government’s Towns Fund as part of the Town Deals Programme to deliver the Runcorn Town Investment Plan. This funding enabled the development of eight projects incorporating 15 strands, that collectively will enhance local connections, through improved training and economic opportunities, enhanced transport links,
Projects
Brindley Theatre Enhancements
- Brindley Theatre Extension
- Brindley Green
Creative & Digital Skills Centre
- 57-59 High Street: Youthy.com-
- 63-65 High Street: Mako Create and A Place for us
- 71 High Street: Hazlehurst Studios
Health & Education Hub
High Street Connectivity
- Public Realm High Street
- St Pauls Mews
- Street Art
- Buddhist Temple
High Street Town Centre New Homes
Runcorn Station Quarter Enterprise Hub
Rutland Street - Town Centre New Homes
Unlock Runcorn
- Canal Experience
- Canal Community Space
Our Town Deal Vision
In July 2021, it was announced that £23.6m had been allocated from the Local Government’s Town’s Fund to deliver the Runcorn Town Investment Plan – Reconnecting Runcorn.
Reconnecting Runcorn is an ambitious set of seven projects that collectively will improve the lives and livelihoods of local people and boost the local economy. Wanting to invigorate and enhance the connections locally, through improved training and economic opportunity, enhanced transport links, housing, and environmental improvements, and upgraded visitor attractions.
Latest News
Town Deal Board Spotlight: Josh Downes
A few weeks ago we caught up with Josh Downes, Executive Director of Development at Langtree. Josh is on the Town Deal board which oversees and supports the delivery of our projects. and he shared his journey as a board member. Sharing his journey as a board member,...
Breaking Ground across Runcorn!
Local MP Mike Amesbury welcomed a tour around Reconnecting Runcorn’s flagship projects, where onsite works have commenced, completed or progressed on all 8 of the projects this quarter. These exciting project updates include: Structures are going in at the High Street...
Stars from ‘Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps’ return to Runcorn, stopping in at the Buddhist Temple as they film their new U&Dave show
23 years after the BBC sitcom ‘Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps’ first aired on TV, Will Mellor and Ralf Little return to Runcorn to film their brand-new show, ‘Should Know Better’ for U&Dave. This series sees the pair go on a journey to open their minds...