New square, 'wildlife zone' and a car park closing among Gorton Market changes

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Manchester Council,Politics

'This plan will look to really invest in Gorton'

The council is seeking planning permission to convert ‘the Tesco/Gorton Market car park into a public realm’, which would be an ‘public informal square divided into separate zones, each contributing to a vibrant and multi-functional community space’. They would include a ‘wildlife zone’ with trees and plants, a ‘social area’ with seating, and a ‘focal point’ featuring a seasonal Christmas tree.

However, to make that happen, the car park will close to motorists. That will result in a loss of 60 parking spaces, planning documents show. "In the area, we've seen a new high school, new housing and a new youth zone as well. So there are some really good things are happening in Gorton.

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