Manchester City Council and the Government Property Agency (GPA) have opened a joint consultation around plans for a former retail site, which include a new park space designed by landscape architects Planit.

Residents, businesses and stakeholders are encouraged to give their thoughts on the proposals, which also include a government campus, in Ancoats.

Feedback can be given online, but there will be two public consultations, on 10 September.

It is a joint effort between Manchester City Council and the Government Property Agency (GPA), with the former to deliver the new park, and the latter to handle the campus.

Councillor Bev Craig, leader of Manchester City Council, says: “The new park will help meet demand for high-quality green space in the city centre and will complement other green investment, including Ancoats Green, in this neighbourhood.

“As ever, consultation is the opportunity for our residents to give us feedback on the emerging proposals and help guide this investment that will benefit Mancunians for years to come.”

The council say the new park space will help meet the need for quality, attractive green space in the city centre and accommodate new walking and cycling routes.

The consultation will end on September 23, 2024, following which the proposals will be finalised and separate planning applications to be submitted later this year.