Piccadilly Gardens Gets Major Upgrade

Manchester City Council just unveiled fresh plans for Piccadilly Gardens — a major makeover designed to turn the space into a vibrant, safe, and community-loved hub. Gone are the old fountains and concrete barriers, replaced by lush green lawns, trees, flower displays, and a new family-friendly Pavilion. The Queen Victoria statue gets more space, and a top-tier playground joins other city park upgrades. Council Leader Bev Craig says this is about creating a space Mancunians can be proud of — backed by increased police presence and CCTV. A pre-planning consultation runs until July 15, letting locals shape the final design. And it’s not just the gardens — Transport for Greater Manchester is investing millions in a new transport interchange, making this a full neighborhood upgrade. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/49f85010e86d3139