Bolton has everything investors need to succeed. It is already one of the most digitally connected towns in the UK and benefits from strong local leadership, a strategic vision, a pipeline of talent and skills development, and great transport infrastructure.
With a population of 300,000, and a total of one million people living within just 45 minutes, Bolton has the second highest employee base in Greater Manchester and £4.6bn of economic output each year.
Geographically, it is uniquely placed to benefit from the new Greater Manchester Trailblazer devolution deal, while retaining its strong historic and economic links with Lancashire to the North.
Once the centre of the Industrial Revolution, today we are invoking that same spirit of innovation and collaboration to reimagine our town for the future.
As consumer habits change and more people shop online, Bolton’s Town Centre Masterplan sets out how we will achieve the ideal mix of new homes, quality retail, leisure, hospitality and employment space.
Working closely with private sector partners, Bolton is delivering on a £1bn investment pipeline to transform the town centre and drive growth.
Research by Deloitte shows that these projects will deliver 4,300 new jobs, 5,000 new town centre residents and £565m in Gross Development Value.
Bolton has a fascinating story to tell and Bolton’s place brand represents the town’s people and communities; it’s culture, creativity, and history; its educational and investment portfolio; as well as its unique positioning geographically.
The Bolton identity reflects everything we have to offer to developers, employers, students, and new residents and will be recognisable across the UK and beyond.
Bolton has an excellent track record when it comes to successful regeneration.
Whether working with partner developers, or maximising grant funding opportunities, our redevelopment projects are delving tangible results for our residents.
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Bolton goes beyond bricks-and-mortar with a suite of robust policies complementing the ongoing regeneration of our borough. Our Place Brand, Visitor Economy Strategy, Cultural Strategy, Transport Strategy, Economic Growth and Resilience Plan, and an emerging local plan are creating the right environment for employers, investors and developers.
