This programme was awarded £23.6m through the Towns Fund, which forms part of the UK Government’s Levelling up agenda, to deliver the Runcorn Town Investment Plan. The purpose of driving sustainable long-term economic and productivity growth, through the regeneration of the town. The ambition is to invigorate and enhance the connections locally, through improved training and economic opportunities, enhanced transport links, housing and environmental improvements, and upgraded visitor attractions.
Projects
Brindley Theatre Enhancements
- Brindley Theatre Extension
- Brindley Green
Creative & Digital Skills Centre
- 57-59 High Street: Youthy.com-
- 63-65 High Street: Mako Create and A Place for us
- 71 High Street: Hazlehurst Studios
Health & Education Hub
High Street Connectivity
- Public Realm High Street
- St Pauls Mews
- Street Art
- Buddhist Temple
High Street Town Centre New Homes
Runcorn Station Quarter Enterprise Hub
Rutland Street - Town Centre New Homes
Unlock Runcorn
- Canal Experience
- Canal Community Space
Our Town Deal Vision
In July 2021, it was announced that £23.6m had been allocated from the Local Government’s Town’s Fund to deliver the Runcorn Town Investment Plan – Reconnecting Runcorn.
Reconnecting Runcorn is an ambitious set of seven projects that collectively will improve the lives and livelihoods of local people and boost the local economy. Wanting to invigorate and enhance the connections locally, through improved training and economic opportunity, enhanced transport links, housing, and environmental improvements, and upgraded visitor attractions.
Latest News
Writer of ‘Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps’ revisits where it all began
On Tuesday 13th February Reconnecting Runcorn welcomed Susan Nickson, the creator of Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, to revisit some of the locations that inspired the award-winning show and get a behind the scenes look at some of the new Reconnecting...
Power in Partnership (PIP) Ensures a Bright Future for Halton’s Youth
In 2024, Runcorn is set to undergo a remarkable transformation with exciting new developments and investments in the town's future. One of those projects a part of Reconnecting Runcorn is Youthy.com-. In the face of significant challenges posed over the last couple of...
PEACE GARDEN TO OPEN AT RUNCORN TEMPLE
Wat Phra Singh UK are pleased to announce the construction of a new peace garden at their temple in Runcorn town centre. The Peace Garden is part of the Reconnecting Runcorn Town Deal Programme, an ambitious set of eight projects which aim to improve the lives and...