What is the Stretford Town Centre Partnership?

We are a non-for-profit organisation working to ensure improvements to the town centre are made to support its growth, vitality and development.

We represent key stakeholders from local businesses, major retailers, leisure services, property developers, academic institutions, community groups and Trafford Council.

The partnership is recognised as a representative body of those who have an interest in the development of the town centre, communicates with all businesses and holds a meeting for its members once every two months.

Our objectives:–

1. to promote and raise the profile of Stretford Town Centre as a place to shop, relax and enjoy
2. to increase membership and influence of Town Centre Partnership
3.  to create an environment that is something to be proud of, attractive to residents and visitors alike
4. to create a safe and secure town centre which discourages all forms of crime
5. to ensure Stretford town centre can be accessed by all in a safe manner

The Partnership achieves its objectives by working together in a positive, flexible and integrated manner. The partnership also co-ordinates the development of new schemes and projects that make a positive contribution to the town centre.

Partnership in Action

Encouraging progress has been made since the publication of the first and second Plan of Action, and the Partnership has been successful in securing a number of improvements, including:

• The installation of ‘Stretford Reach’, a 25ft public art feature located close to the Bridgewater Canal off Edge Lane.
• Access improvements to the canal from Lacy Street.
• Provision of directional pedestrian signage between the Metrolink Station and Stretford Mall.
• The conversion of Pelican to Puffin crossing on Kingsway.
• Re-surfacing of the access road to the Metrolink station from Edge lane.
• Consultation input into improvements to Stretford library - installation of a Learn Direct facility.
• Successful organisation of Christmas and other seasonal events.
• Lobbying for the installation of roving CCTV camera on King Street close to the Post Office.

Management Committee

The Partnership is directed by its members, and works to deliver solutions to the issues they raise. The Management Committee is key to this.

• Chair - Terry O'Brien – O'Brien' Public House
• Treasurer - John Moculski- Lloyds TSB
• Partnership Co-ordinator - Hannah Stibbard - Trafford Council
• Stretford Mall representative - Colin McCrory

By working together we can put our joint energies into projects that improve the area and promote Stretford as a place to shop and spend leisure time.

If you would like more information about the Partnership, please contact Hannah Stibbards, Co-ordinator for the Partnership on 912 1173, or pop in to see Terry O’Brien at O'Briens Public House.

PARTNERSHIP MEMBERS INCLUDE:

Boots the Chemist
For all your health and beauty needs, including prescription dispensing.

Edgerton Narrow Boat Yard
Voluntary group of boat owners and canal users interested in the continuation of the historic link to Stretford through the boatyard and boat building tradition in the area.

Watch House Cruising Club
1-3 Hawthorn Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 - Tel: 0161 865 3270

O’Brien’s Public House
22-23 Stretford Mall, Stretford, M32 9BB - Tel: 0161 865 6944
A local public house in the centre of Stretford offering a wide range of alcoholic beverages at reasonable prices.

Stretford Local History Society
Stretford Local History Society, with around 70 members, held its first meeting in March 1982 and encourages interest in Stretford’s past and the area around through lectures, visits and projects. The society also puts together a publication, Stretford Chronicle as well as three books containing old photographs of the area. The Society meets at the Public Hall, Chester Road , Stretford at 7.30 pm on the third Thursday of the month, except June and August. A visit is usually organised in June. Visitors are welcome.

Stretford House Tenants and Residents Association
Tenants association. Morning coffee, afternoon teas, social evenings (bingo, music, films etc)

Stretford Carpet Centre
1118 Chester Rd, Stretford, Manchester, M32 0HA - Tel: 0161 865 0646
Offering a range of carpets and flooring for all budgets.

Shopmobility
Unit 28, Stretford Mall, Stretford, M32 9BB - Tel: 0161 864 3945
Shopmobility is a scheme providing wheelchairs (powered and non powered) to enable people with limited mobility to shop and use facilities within Stretford Mall.

Peel Holdings
The Peel Group is one of the leading property and transport companies in the UK with assets valued at over £4.5bn.

Lloyds TSB
22 Stretford Mall, Stretford, M32 9BB - Tel: 0161 865 8939
Lloyds TSB Group plc and HBOS plc are now under one new Group name, Lloyds Banking Group. A main High street bank offering a range of financial services to both individual and business customers.

Stretford Learning Libraries
Stretford Library, Kingsway, Stretford, Manchester, M32 8AP - Tel: 0161 912 5107
Trafford Learning Libraries operate a Learn Direct centre. The centre exists to help people and businesses develop new skills and help with their learning requirements.

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Greater Manchester Chamber is the largest Chamber of Commerce in the UK with over 5,000 members, providing business support, membership and networking opportunities to companies of all shapes and sizes.

Atlas Bathrooms
Newton St, Stretford, M32 8LG - Tel: 0161 864 3610
The family owned company has been trading for over 150 years, first starting out as a coppersmith’s serving the building industry. Now the UK’s second largest hot water cylinder manufacturer, Atlas Bathrooms has also been one of the largest and most prestigious independent bathroom retailers for the past 20 years. As a trade and retail supplier, the company also has details of tradespeople to install bathroom equipment.

Trafford Housing Trust
Stretford Housing Office, Unit U65-66, Stretford Mall, M32 9BD - Tel: 0161 968 0210
An independent local housing company set up by the Council to supply and manage quality affordable homes, and give housing advice and support to people in housing need, primarily within the Trafford area.

Greater Manchester Police
Stretford neighbourhood policing team.

Rotary Club of Stretford and Urmston
A voluntary group for professionals, meeting weekly, and conducting a wide range of fund raising activities.

Stretford Community Times
A printed and online Community Magazine for Stretford with informative articles, local interest stories, events and activities. Local businesses also have the opportunity to promote their business and attract customers.

Stretford Mall
Stretford, M32 9BD - Tel: 0161 865 1243
Stretford Mall, approximately three miles from Manchester City Centre, has a good choice of stores plus a varied and interesting selection of speciality businesses, a Shopmobility service, late night supermarket shopping until 8pm every Thursday and Friday and parking for over 900 cars.

Trafford Council
Trafford Town Hall,Talbot Road,Stretford,M32 0TH - Tel: 0161 912 2000
Trafford Council's website provides services and information for local residents, visitors and the business community.