Steve Kugun to lead the regeneration of Greater Manchester Splashnagar

Comedian Steve Kugun has said that “he planned to come back to a community that was very good for me” after he was elected to lead the upliftment of his hometown in Greater Manchester “.

The comedian has been declared as co-chairman of the established Mayor Development Corporation (MDC) to promote Middleton’s redevelopment.

His appointment was announced by the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham to promote the growth in the area along with five other MDCs.

Kugon said that Middleton was a city “really rich in history, history of people’s power” and “a great place to grow up”.

He said: “I think I pay a debt to the people of Middleton. So I am happy to join people in Middleton and talk to people and ask them what they want and what they want.”

Growing up in Alkrington, Steve Kugar, Middleton Arena with Ruchdel Council, will work on proposals including restoring The Town Garden. There is a plan to bring metrolink to the city,

Bernham also announced this Manchester United’s new home stadium,

An MDC is a statutory body established by the mayor and additional powers are given to speed up development and attract investment within a specific area.

These include the ability to buy land, plan projects and businesses.

Lord Coa said that sports -led regeneration projects promoted strong communities and worked “as a catalyst for economic development”.

He said, “Twenty years from achieving the Olympic and Paralympic Games for this country, I am ready to help in giving a sight of equal scale and ambition,” he said.

The Trafford Council has estimated that the upliftment of the sector can bring 15,000 new homes, 48,000 new jobs and inject the economy more than £ 4BN.

Also a MDC has been installed for Bolton with the objective of intensifying Middleton and Old Trafford, proposed. “Atom Valley” Scheme,

Another MDC covering Ashton and Stelbridge has also been established for a transport-regeneration project.

A Greater Manchester Joint Authority spokesman said the projects would create tens of thousand new jobs and distribute thousands of new homes, as well as new manufacturing sites and commercial places.

Other vows made by Burnham in the strategy include the start of the Half-Pris Bus Travel for children from September 18-21 year to 18-21 year old and 24-hour bus travel pilot programs for old and disabled people starting in August.

To serve new homes in Victoria North, a new tram stop, metrolink stockports and commuter lines are being brought to bee networks.

Bernham also said that he would also ask transport for Greater Manchester (TFGM) to “see” options for underground trams and train services at Manchester Pikadili station.