As the proposals for Eccles town centre continue to evolve, there is an opportunity to explore how the masterplan can deliver wider social value alongside physical change.
Social value is about the positive difference a project can make to people’s everyday lives, supporting local jobs and skills, improving health and wellbeing, strengthening community connections and creating inclusive, welcoming places. Salford City Council’s Social Value guidance highlights the importance of developments contributing to a fairer, greener and healthier city, responding to local needs and priorities over the lifetime of a project.