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
A Creative Home for Runcorn: Claire Pitt on Art, Community, and the Power of Reconnection.
This week, the Reconnecting Runcorn programmes team sat down with Claire Pitt, Director of Hazlehurst Studios and a member of the Runcorn Neighbourhoods Board. As a driving force behind several key projects, Claire shares her journey from dreaming of a new creative...
Reconnecting Runcorn Latest News: Issue 2
Dukesfield Viaduct Murals Ignite a Cultural Renaissance: A Community’s Vision Comes to Life
What began as a spark of inspiration in Society Taprooms over five years ago has now exploded into a full-blown cultural landmark. With the backdrop of the iconic Silver Jubilee Bridge the once ordinary viaduct pillars have been transformed into canvases of...