A new plan for Heywood’s future

The Heywood Plan is working with the local community to shape a long-term vision for the town from new investment and housing to jobs, green spaces, and better transport.

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“We’re creating a shared plan for Heywood that reflects your priorities and brings positive change to where you live.”

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SHAPED BY YOU

Our Aims & Ambitions

These priorities are based on what local people told us matters most. They set the direction for improving Heywood from safer streets to thriving shops and better opportunities.

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Thriving Places

We’re revitalising Heywood’s town centre creating attractive, accessible spaces where people can meet, shop, learn and relax. The aim is more reasons to visit, fewer empty units, and a greater sense of local pride.

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Stronger Communities

Heywood has heart. We’re building on that investing in youth spaces, community hubs, events, and safe public areas. Our goal is a town where everyone feels welcome, safe and connected.

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Taking Back Control

We want to support local ambition with better access to skills, training, and good jobs. That means helping young people into work, supporting new businesses and creating opportunities for all.

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Latest Projects

Discover the projects driving change in Heywood from town centre improvements to housing, green spaces and skills.

Latest Updates

Keep up to date with the latest news, community feedback, meeting minutes, and progress across all areas of The Heywood Plan.

About Heywood

Learn more about The Heywood Plan what it is, why it matters, and how local voices are shaping the town’s future.

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ABOUT US

This is the Heywood Plan

We’re creating a long-term plan for Heywood shaped by the voices of local people, based on their ideas, needs and ambitions.

By 2036, the vision is a town where everyone can thrive with better places, stronger communities and more control over our future.

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This is the Heywood Plan

YOUR BOARD, YOUR VOICE

What Our Board Members Are Saying

Maddy Hubbard
Director, Action Together

"The board is here to listen, represent the community, and help turn local voices into visible, positive change for Heywood."

Steve Parker
Local Business Owner

"By working together, we’re putting Heywood back on the map a town with ambition, investment and belief in its potential."

Angela Brown
Chair, Heywood Township

"This is about long-term impact. We want young people to have opportunity, families to feel supported, and local pride to shine through."

Brian Davies JP
Chair, Heywood Town Board

"We’re focused on meaningful change that benefits everyone not just new buildings, but a better quality of life across the whole town."

Maddy Hubbard
Director, Action Together

"The board is here to listen, represent the community, and help turn local voices into visible, positive change for Heywood."

Steve Parker
Local Business Owner

"By working together, we’re putting Heywood back on the map a town with ambition, investment and belief in its potential."

Angela Brown
Chair, Heywood Township

"This is about long-term impact. We want young people to have opportunity, families to feel supported, and local pride to shine through."

Brian Davies JP
Chair, Heywood Town Board

"We’re focused on meaningful change that benefits everyone not just new buildings, but a better quality of life across the whole town."

LATEST NEWS

Latest Updates from the Heywood Plan

The Heywood Plan continues to take shape with new funding, community involvement, and early projects now in motion. Here are some key highlights from recent updates.

Aug 17
Let's Talk: Visiting Businesses Across Heywood
Let's Talk: Visiting Businesses Across Heywood

One of the most important parts of the role of Town Centre Manager is getting out and meeting the people behind Heywood's businesses.Over the coming m...

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Aug 14
Play a Tune at Heywood Market
Play a Tune at Heywood Market

Visitors to Heywood Market can enjoy a unique musical attraction as part of the Manchester Jazz Festival's community piano initiative.The piano, which...

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Aug 10
Latest Update
Latest Update

We are pleased to confirm that the Government has approved the Vision document for the Heywood Pride in Place confirming that Heywood will receive £20...

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