EPISODE · Jun 15, 2026 · 1 MIN
Westhoughton’s Big Industrial Push
from Manchester News Today | The Daily News Now!
Westhoughton’s massive new industrial hub is officially underway, promising up to 6,000 jobs and 440,000 sq meters of warehouse space near the M61 — but not everyone’s cheering. Critics warn of traffic chaos and the loss of green fields, while officials tout it as a high-quality employment exemplar built after months of public consultation. Developers are set to unveil next-phase plans soon — jobs or gridlock? The town’s about to find out. 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/ae182c5aa6f5daf4
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