Thriving Places
We’re revitalising Heywood’s town centre creating attractive, accessible spaces where people can meet, shop, learn and relax. The aim is more reasons to visit, fewer empty units, and a greater sense of local pride.
SHAPED BY YOU
Our Aims & Ambitions
These priorities are based on what local people told us matters most. They set the direction for improving Heywood from safer streets to thriving shops and better opportunities.
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Stronger Communities
Heywood has heart. We’re building on that investing in youth spaces, community hubs, events, and safe public areas. Our goal is a town where everyone feels welcome, safe and connected.
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Taking Back Control
We want to support local ambition with better access to skills, training, and good jobs. That means helping young people into work, supporting new businesses and creating opportunities for all.
Latest Projects
Discover the projects driving change in Heywood from town centre improvements to housing, green spaces and skills.
Latest Updates
Keep up to date with the latest news, community feedback, meeting minutes, and progress across all areas of The Heywood Plan.
About Heywood
Learn more about The Heywood Plan what it is, why it matters, and how local voices are shaping the town’s future.
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ABOUT US
This is the Heywood Plan
We’re creating a long-term plan for Heywood shaped by the voices of local people, based on their ideas, needs and ambitions.
By 2036, the vision is a town where everyone can thrive with better places, stronger communities and more control over our future.
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YOUR BOARD, YOUR VOICE
What Our Board Members Are Saying
LATEST NEWS
Latest Updates from the Heywood Plan
The Heywood Plan continues to take shape with new funding, community involvement, and early projects now in motion. Here are some key highlights from recent updates.
Aug
30
Music Mixer Brings Creative Conversations to Heywood Market
Heywood Market hosted a successful Music Mixer event, bringing together musicians, performers, creatives and music enthusiasts for an evening of discu...
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Aug
27
Planning for Christmas Together
Planning is already underway to make Christmas in Heywood a success, with local partners beginning to explore ideas and opportunities for the festive ...
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Aug
24
Showcasing Heywood Through New Promotion Opportunities
One of our key priorities is ensuring more people hear about everything Heywood has to offer.Through The Heywood Plan, we're working with various part...
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