Published: 25th September 2025
Heywood’s £20m Regeneration Fund Kicks Off with Peine Square Revamp
Work is now underway on the first project from Heywood’s £20m regeneration fund and it’s already making waves. Peine Square, a much-loved public space in the heart of the town centre, is undergoing a complete transformation. The redesign will introduce more green space, new seating, and improved connections between the square, the civic centre, and local businesses.
This marks the first visible step in a decade-long plan backed by the Government’s Plan for Neighbourhoods scheme. Rochdale Council, in partnership with the Arts Council and local stakeholders, is driving the changes forward with input from residents and the newly formed Heywood Town Board.
Local resident Marilyn Whitehead described the changes as “bringing the community together” a sentiment echoed by Councillor Angela Brown, who said the refurbished square and upgraded civic centre would “allow us to have that opportunity in the centre that we’ve not really had before.”
Future plans include improving pavements, supporting evening café culture with extended opening hours, and launching more local events to help Heywood thrive day and night.
Local resident Ken Mottram, who’s lived in the area for 50 years, added that the square is just the beginning. “We’ve waited a long time for real investment in our town centre. This is the kind of work that will make people feel proud again.”
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