Man United’s Old Trafford plans take step forward

Manchester United has teamed up with two local authorities in order to come up with a detailed plan on how a redeveloped Old Trafford can be the catalyst for regenerating the area.

The English Premier League club has entered a strategic partnership with Trafford Council and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) to “maximise the growth and regeneration opportunities” of the Trafford Wharfside area.

An advisory team, led by an independent director, will be appointed to support the work to develop an ambitious vision for the area around Old Trafford, with a focus on how a “world-class stadium” can catalyse wider regeneration, bringing social and economic benefits to all of Trafford and the surrounding city region.

The appointed director and advisory team will ensure alignment with the existing Trafford Wharfside masterplanning process.