COUNCIL chiefs are pressing ahead with plans to breathe new life into Altrincham town centre.

The next phase of the 'Altrincham Public Realm' project will get underway at the end of this month.

Focusing on Stamford New Road, between its junctions with Cross Street and Regent Road, the council’s latest investment will see a new street layout - including the widening of footpaths, de-cluttering of existing furniture and planting of new trees.

The works are due to be completed by the end of October.

Trafford Council leader Sean Anstee said: “The latest development is another step in the huge investment the Council is making to transform our town centres.

"Along with the iconic Altair development and by working with our partners and the local business community, we are ensuring Trafford’s town centres are vibrant and attractive areas that people will want to visit and invest in.”

The council says it is working hard to keep residents, landlords and businesses informed of the proposed works and they will be invited to regular update meetings, the first of which will be held later this month.

The design team and principal contractor will be on hand to answer any questions. Further updates will be available on Trafford Council’s website and Twitter feed and a leaflet will be sent to those in the area to them informed of developments.

Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the work and council bosses say any impact on vehicles travelling around the area kept to a minimum.

For further information about the works or the update meeting contact Kevin Brennan, the contractor’s liaison officer, on 07896 991691.

Anyone wanting details about activities and opportunities in any of Trafford’s town centres should contact Martin Ledson, town centres Manager, by emailing martin.ledson@trafford.gov.uk.