Reconnecting Runcorn Latest News: Issue 1

May 30, 2025

Projects are full steam ahead and there is so much exciting news and updates coming up we have the highlights just for you

Project Updates

Dukesfield Pillars Have Spoken: Street Art Project Leaves a Lasting Mark

The murals are now complete in Dukesfield. After a busy few weeks on site and a feature on ITV the team have been reflecting on the project with the overwhelming support of the project during the installation and supporting sold out events taking the public behind the scenes and along the journey. Keep your eyes peeled for the full wrap up of the project. Watch the full ITV interview here.

Choose the name for the Health and Education Hub! The Health and Education Hub recently opened the votes for local residents to choose the name for the new hub. The winning name will be announced early June.

The foundations are in at the Ubosot Hall: May has seen the foundations going in at the Wat Phra Singh UK Temple. Over the coming weeks you will begin to see structures coming out of the groundworks.

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Unlock Runcorn Boats are nearly here…

Over the past few months the Unlock Runcorn team have been busy while the two boats are under  construction at Collingwood Dock their names have been unveiled as ‘Aethel’ and ‘Fraeda’, which links in to one of the new murals as part of the Street Art project where this female warrior has been depicted. Following local auditions the voices behind the audio guide tours that will be available on the boat trips have been chosen. Head to @unlockruncorn to see the latest

Brindley Enhancement Project: A Bold Vision for Community and Culture

Brindley Enhancement Project: A Bold Vision for Community and Culture

The Brindley Enhancement Project, part of the wider Reconnecting Runcorn initiative, is set to redefine how public spaces function, offering a dynamic, multi-purpose environment for the local community to engage with culture at every level. The Programmes Office at...