Piccadilly Gardens transformation to turn area into 'world-class' destination

A planning application has been submitted19:00, 17 Aug 2026A major revamp of Piccadilly Gardens will turn it into a ‘world-class’ destination, council bosses have said.‌The long-awaited changes at the gardens could be mere months away from starting with a new planning application expected to get the nod of approval by October.‌It is aiming to create a ‘distinctive green heart’ in central Manchester, with Piccadilly Gardens as the ‘front door’ to the city.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterWorking with Greater Manchester Police (GMP) and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), the plans are aiming to shred ‘all the wrong associations’ that Piccadilly Gardens has become known for, particularly around concerns over safety.To help with this ai