Reconnecting

Runcorn

Reconnecting Runcorn is an ambitious programme of projects that will collectively improve the lives and livelihoods of local people and boost the local economy.
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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, housing and environmental improvements and upgraded visitor attractions.

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

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!

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...