All the key developments planned for Greater Manchester this week

Two boroughs are investing in ways to prevent and reduce homelessness in their areas with supported living complexes.

Both Rochdale and Oldham have submitted plans for flats that would act as places to support independent living for those who have become homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless. Over in Salford there is movement on a huge plan to redevelop the Soapworks next to the Quays.

This £200m plan would see 450 apartments and a gated community hub built.

There is also excitement just down the river from the Quays as a huge new ice rink is set to come to TraffordCity. It will be called TraffordCity Ice Arena and is expected to be one of the biggest venues of its kind in the country.

Here is a breakdown of each borough’s submitted planning applications this week

Plans for 'destination sports bar' include relocating former Bolton town centre landmark

Plans for a large 'destination' sports bar on the outskirts of Bolton have been unveiled.
A planning application lodged this week reveals ambitious plans to create Smashley's Sports Bar in three units at Dunscar Business Park on the northern outskirts of the town, near Egerton. The plans also include restoring the former 'Samuels' clock, which was previously located above their store on Deansgate, Bolton as a feature at the new bar.

Huge development plans for former East Lancashire Paper Mill

Morris Homes have published details of a huge estate on the East Lancashire Paper Mill site in Radcliffe.
Plans to build 400 new homes on the site of a huge former paper mill include moving a cricket club to new ground nearby. More details have been published by Bury council about the massive development at the East Lancashire Paper Mill site in Radcliffe.

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