One of south Manchester's most popular suburban centres is on the brink of change. The stretch of Wilmslow Road that runs through Withington has long maintained the air of a traditional village close to the heart of Manchester.
But many locals feel the petals have long fallen off a high street once renowned for its choice of thriving, independent businesses.
To combat what some feel has been a steady decline, Manchester council has been working on a long-term strategy for the village to become a 'liveable, loveable place that meets all the needs of a diverse local community' by 2030. READ MORE: Inside the secret 'mole gang' and their 'elaborate' plot underneath a car park in Manchester Try MEN Premium now for FREE...
just click here to give it a go New government cash is set to revitalise Withington by creating a new public square near the library, and making shopping thoroughfare Copson Street a 'pedestrian priority area'.
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