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
Looking Forward to 2025
2024 was such a transformative year for the projects and strands that are part of the Reconnecting Runcorn programme, where ground was broken and community hubs were opened. 2025 is set to bring even more of this to Runcorn as the town’s transformation is well...
Power In Partnership Apprentices Build Bright Futures on Exciting Reconnecting Runcorn Projects During National Apprenticeship Week!
This year has begun with full steam ahead for the team at Power In Partnership (PIP) and on site at the Youthy.com development. This week marks National Apprenticeship Week across the UK , and we’re shining a spotlight on some of our apprentices who have been working...
Mercia Place: Runcorn High Street’s New Homes Hit Major Milestone!
Runcorn’s high street new homes are reaching new heights as the steel infrastructure is nearly all in place Halton Housing and the project partners have announced the developments name ‘Mercia Place’ as they visited the site to see the latest progress. Partners...