Winsford Town Centre

Winsford is a thriving and vibrant place to live, work, learn and play. The Council has committed to funding ambitious projects and developments as part of its vision for the town.

The Council has invested in the redevelopment of Winsford town centre to unlock economic opportunities for existing and new businesses, creating a thriving waterfront area with access to leisure and nature, alongside new residential developments which are all vital parts of the future for Winsford that the Council is working hard to deliver.

Construction of the first phase of the Council’s ambitious regeneration of Winsford town centre is now complete. The £22.5 million project is funded by the Council and the Government’s Future High Street Fund. It is the biggest investment in the town centre shopping area since the 1960s, made possible by the Council’s acquisition of the site in 2018.

The scheme is bringing new businesses to Winsford and has created new and exciting public spaces. There is also a continued commitment to culture, building on the success of Winsford Creates and Cine-window.

What is happening in Winsford town centre?

Construction work is now complete on the first phase of the regeneration of Winsford town centre, with future development still to come.

The new Aldi store opened in 2021. The demolition of buildings no longer fit for purpose, such as Queens Parade and Fountain Court, has paved the way for the building of new and improved spaces for businesses. New units are much more energy efficient, meaning that operating costs are reduced for tenants and the overall carbon footprint of the town centre is reduced. The roof of Winsford Cross Shopping Centre has also been refurbished.

Winsford welcomed Costa Coffee to the town in May 2024 in a new building with striking architecture at the corner of Dene Drive and High Street, offering drive-thru and indoor seating. A new B&M superstore and garden centre - roughly half the size of a football pitch, is opening in June 2025.

The regeneration has boosted the local economy, with Costa Coffee and B&M joining other businesses including Peacocks, Greggs, Nationwide, MyDentist, Caprinos, Hollie&Co., Tur&Co. and Specsavers in relocating to new units in the town centre. Including construction, the project has created over 70 jobs so far.

A new 168-space car park off Dene Drive is now open and includes 18 EV charging points. Parking is free for three hours, including for blue badge holders and the users of the new electric charging points. Free long-stay parking remains available close to the town centre to the rear of the Verdin Exchange off Grange Lane.

In addition, there are new pathways, providing improved routes for walking, cycling and dedicated cycle storage.

Around 5,000 sq. m. of public open spaces have been created for pop-ups, events, visiting attractions and for the community to enjoy. There is also more green space in the town centre than ever before including the planting of 53 new trees, creating a relaxing and pleasant environment.

There is a new purpose-built civic square outside Winsford Library, where the town’s refurbished war memorials now stand pride of place. Working with the Town Council and Royal British Legion, the two war memorials were carefully dismantled, cleaned, restored and reassembled using specialist equipment by an experienced restoration specialist and stonemason. Residents and visitors now benefit from improved and increased space around the memorials, which have been installed at surface level to provide better access for all.

From the Earth to the Stars

An art trail in Winsford that celebrates the town and imagines what its future may be….

21 June to 28 September 2025

Join us from 10am on Saturday 21 June to celebrate the launch of a new art trail in Winsford Town Centre. Come and explore the trail, find the artworks and take part in exciting creative workshops

Artists have been working with children and young people from local schools and groups over Spring 2025, to create new artworks that celebrate Winsford – inspired by its past histories, present stories and future possibilities.

Find all the artworks on the trail as you explore the transformed town centre – at the end of the trail, collect a sticker from Winsford Library.

For more details about the project and the artworks visit: From the Earth to the Stars - Cine Window Winsford.

The project is part of the Future High Streets programme and funded by the Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

What is happening next?

The Council remains committed to Winsford Market and recognises that an improved market offer is needed. The Council is discussing potential options with traders to improve the market offer, and will deliver improvements as part of the final works in the first phase of regeneration.

Until May 2025, the Dingle Centre has been used by Kier as a site office during construction work. Kier have now left the site. The building is in very poor condition and this area will have a new purpose in the town adjacent to the fantastic library. The Council are currently in the process of progressing demolition and once cleared, the site will become part of the future development phases for Winsford town centre.

Planning for future phases of development in the town centre is also underway. The Council will provide regular updates here as the project progresses.

Recent news announcements about the project

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