Major improvements to Stalybridge town centre to start in February

Work is set to begin on a series of major improvements to Stalybridge town centre, designed to make the area greener, safer, and more welcoming for residents, visitors, and businesses.

The programme, shaped by feedback from local people, businesses and community groups, includes six priority projects funded through the Government’s Capital Regeneration Projects fund. The six priority projects will deliver improvements across Market Street, Armentieres Square, Trinity Street, Grosvenor Square, Corporation Street and Old Town Hall Gardens, upgrading lighting and surfaces to offer safer pedestrian routes and new areas for events and community use.

Armentieres Square – Phase One starts Monday 2 February 2026

From Monday 2 February, work will commence in Armentieres Square and parts of Trinity Street. Initial activity will include removing existing surfacing, installing temporary surfaces, and fitting new heritage-style lighting columns supported by electrical upgrades.

For the first seven days (2–9 February), these areas will be fully closed to vehicles in both directions while groundworks are carried out.

During this period:

• Parking bays around Armentieres Square will be unavailable.
• Pedestrian access will remain open with clearly signposted diversions.
• Bus diversions will be in place.
• Access for business deliveries will be supported.

Alternative parking is available on Grosvenor Street and Corporation Street, with car parks on Castle Street, Waterloo Road, and Rassbottom Street remaining open as usual.

Phase Two – From Monday 9 February to August 2026

From 9 February, traffic will move one way (northbound only) through Trinity Street and Armentieres Square.

• Southbound traffic will follow signed diversion routes.
• Access will remain available for residents, visitors, and businesses.

Between February and late 2026, improvements will also take place along Market Street and neighbouring side streets. These works will be carried out in sections to minimise disruption, ensuring the whole area is not closed at once. Further detailed information will be issued ahead of each stage.

The Council will continue to work closely with residents and businesses throughout the project to reduce disruption and keep people updated as work progresses.

Councillor Andrew McLaren, Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Growth, Housing and Homelessness said: “This work is important for Stalybridge. These improvements reflect what residents, businesses and community groups have told us they want to see, a town centre that feels safer, greener, and more vibrant. We know there will be some disruption while the work takes place, but the end result will help revitalise the heart of Stalybridge and support its long‑term future. We’re grateful to everyone for their patience and cooperation as these changes get underway and we will be working hard to minimise the disruption.”

For the latest updates and more information, visit:
www.tameside.gov.uk/stalybridgeregeneration