Britain’s newest town unveiled with 4,500 homes & a LIDO as ‘derelict’ corner transformed into ‘woodland neighbourhood’
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BRITAIN'S newest town has been unveiled fit with 4,500 homes and a lido, as the former "derelict" corner is transformed into a "woodland neighbourhood.". The regeneration project is in East Manchester - using disused land and buildings between the city centre and the Etihad Campus.
![[Illustration of a proposed green new town development.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/100-residents-green-new-town-964171162.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Holt Town, said to be the "first of its kind" in the city, will be located along the Medlock Valley between the busy areas of Ancoats and New Islington. It will feature a tram stop and regenerated historical mills and warehouse buildings. It will also be equipped with a community hub and lido among other proposals such as 15-acres of green space and a river park.
![[Illustration of a proposed green new town development along a canal.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/100-residents-green-new-town-964171161.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Plenty of affordable housing is also on the cards, as well as functional apartments for working residents and 4,500 new homes. The development scheme is adopting a carbon-neutral approach and will encourage locals to opt for active travel options and public transport over using a car.
![[Illustration of Holt Town redevelopment plan in Manchester, showing a rain-swept canal-side walkway with new buildings.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/100-residents-green-new-town-964124599.jpg?strip=all&w=900)
Initial talks began in August last year, including conversations with local primary school pupils to generate play space ideas for the community. Bev Craig, Leader of Manchester City Council, said the new town has enormous potential, adding she believes it will act as an "urban regeneration" example.
![[Illustration of a rain-swept green new town development in Manchester.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/100-residents-green-new-town-964124603.png?strip=all&w=960)
Bev also emphasised the town's people-first focus, saying it will include a number of green spaces and areas for young people. The City Council head said the area would take a "digital first" approach by building smart infrastructure. She said: “This neighbourhood will represent a people first focus around active travel, green spaces, new play spaces for young people – and a digital first approach that will better connect the community with local services.
![[Illustration of a green new town development with a boardwalk, residential building, and people walking and riding scooters.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/100-residents-green-new-town-964171160.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
