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206 Elliott Street

Published August 31st, 2023

Was formerly a newsagent with living accommodation above, but was vacant at ground floor, with the owners having their offices upstairs. They had obtained planning consent in 2020 to convert the upper floor into residential accommodation and insert a new shopfront to create a new ground floor office. However, whilst works were progressing onsite, elements […]

Davina's Pharmacy -

Published August 31st, 2023

Davina's Pharmacy Part of the Shopfront enhancement scheme, This project aims to spread the remaining grant across different buildings and undertake enhancement works to existing shopfronts rather than full repair/replacement to one or two properties. This would involve the removal of intrusive modern signage fascias and replacement (or repair) of traditional timber fascia, new lead […]

Pen To Paper

Published August 31st, 2023

Is a long-established card and gifts shop on Elliott Street and is well loved by local residents. The owner submitted an expression of interest form and applied for grant funding in order to undertake traditional shopfront reinstatement works. The existing shopfront comprised of metal arched window frames, two existing pilasters which were not symmetrical and […]

Cellar 5

Published August 30th, 2023

The poor condition of the former Bargain Booze / Cellar 5 building on Elliott Street meant that emergency repairs to stabilise the structure were a priority for the project, with work to restore the historic shopfront scheduled later. Following a detailed inspection by the project team, the scope of works included replacement of a failed […]

MayHap Coffee

Published August 30th, 2023

The owner of Mayhap Café was one of the first landlords on the high street to approach For Tyldesley regarding applying for grant funding to enhance historic features of the previously derelict night club on Chapel Street. The project involved restoration of the historic shopfront, new pilasters, corbels and fascia alongside part funding the upper […]

Frank’s Chippy and the HAZ Office

Published August 30th, 2023

Located on Elliott Street (nos. 119-123), Frank’s Chippy and the HAZ Office are situated at the west end of the Tyldesley Conservation Area. The prominent, corner building has an interesting history and was previously occupied by a variety of businesses including Madame Radcliffe Milliners, Melia Ltd Food Distributors and Frank’s Chippy. It is an iconic […]

Before and After

Published August 23rd, 2023

Franks Cafe Mayhap Coffee Pen to Paper Cellar Five 206 Elliott Street Wendy's Davina Pharmacy

Ponky's Park & Common Lane - Public Realm Project

Published April 25th, 2023

Students from Manchester School or Architecture are working in collaboration with For Tyldesley to propose designs for the redevelopment of a small green space along Tyldesley’s historic high street known locally as Ponky's Park. The project will allow students to prepare and undertake a public consultation with key stakeholders and community groups, in order to […]

Christmas on Tyldesley Square

Published December 15th, 2022

Well the rain stayed away so we could enjoy all the activities while we waited for Ella to get back from training and switch on the lights. Have a look through this gallery of amazing images taken by our local photographer Ryan Bowen 07391 601375 or rbowenphotography@gmail.com Get in touch with him if you would […]

Applications open for our new shop front enhancement scheme!!

Published November 16th, 2022

Grant funding towards capital projects has been a bit thin on the ground of late, but we are pleased to let you know that we will be now accepting new grant applications! For Tyldesley will be undertaking a Shopfront Enhancement Project (as part of the Tyldesley High Street Heritage Action Zone). The aim of the […]

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