The Mancunian Way: A world-class future?

NewsGreater Manchester NewsThe Mancunian WayPLUS: Life made ‘hell’17:03, 18 Aug 2026Hello,Every Mancunian has an opinion on Piccadilly Gardens. To some people, it’s a crime-ridden square where a mere glance at the wrong person could have serious consequences. To others, it’s just a place to eat your dinner, spend time with friends and soak up the best of Manchester’s weather.‌The magnifying glass hovering over Piccadilly Gardens has grown in the last month, with some national commentators using it as a stick with which to beat the new Prime Minister, following his nine-year stint as our region’s mayor. In the words of controversial pundit Katie Hopkins, Piccadilly Gardens ‘is an issue that needs fixing’.‌Last week, I went out to Piccadilly Gardens to hear what people thought about the area