Selective demolition has removed most of Hattersley’s old and poor quality housing, freeing up land for redevelopment. And with significant investment in education and other public services, confidence in the area is spiralling.
Investing in the future
The planned physical developments and investment will go a long way to helping the area achieve its massive potential. And, with a great deal of work on social and economic fronts already undertaken, there is a sound base to build on.
Hattersley’s fantastic location gives residents the best of both worlds – on the edge of the beautiful Peak District yet just 20 minutes from Manchester city centre. The new investment will help to attract even more people to this already popular area.
A picture of the past
Previously farmland, Manchester City Council built brand new houses in Hattersley in the 1960s. At the time it was termed a ‘great housing experiment’. But over the years the area’s fortunes suffered from the changing demand for social housing and under-investment in local services.
Foundation for development
In the mid 1990s, the area started to receive much-needed attention and investment, as the first of a number of local regeneration initiatives got under way. Mainly social and economic initiatives, these effectively sowed the seed for the major developments that are now coming to the area.
Housing transfer unlocks £250m investment programme
In September 2006 Peak Valley Housing Association (a Registered Social Landlord and local subsidiary of Contour Housing Group Ltd.) took over the majority of the area's social housing from Manchester City Council.
The change brings a £40m, seven-year improvement plan for existing houses, which will complement the exciting plans to transform the area.
However, perhaps more significantly, the transfer has paved the way for an estimated £210 of private investment supported by Tameside Council, Peak Valley Housing Association and English Partnerships.
Everything is now in place for Hattersley to fulfil its huge potential.
