Rochdale Council has revealed its vision for a transformed Peine Square in the town of Heywood. The proposed plans would see the town’s civic centre turned into a striking public space for events and a place for people to relax.

The plan includes the creation of new green spaces and seating areas to 'encourage community interaction', which can double up as a performance space, which has been welcomed by both local residents and businesses.

The proposals are part of a wider investment into Heywood, including the revamp of the civic centre, which is undergoing a major transformation - including a new bar, seating, lighting and sound.

Cllr Danny Meredith, cabinet member for regeneration and housing at Rochdale Borough Council, said: “Peine Square is an important area in the heart of Heywood, but it feels a little unloved at the moment.

“That’s why these proposals have been put together to transform this space into a vibrant area which will serve as a focal point for the community and as a space where fantastic events can be staged.

“Together with the ongoing work to completely revamp Heywood Civic Centre, these improvements will transform this key part of the town centre as part of our wider masterplan for this area.”

Should the proposals be improved, the council says they will move important local structures like the Heywood book and the memorial benches to other parts of the town centre to ensure people can still use them.

Heywood set to see its civic square transformed