Council leader's pride over Sale town centre transformation

The leader of Trafford council has hailed extensive work being carried out to transform one of the borough’s largest towns - Sale. Coun Tom Ross said that Sale is ‘fast making a name for itself as a great place to live, work, visit and socialise’.

He said the old town centre had been replaced by ‘a modern and vibrant district around Stanley Square’ - home to a crop of new independent retailers, cafes, restaurants and bars making it one of the nicest places to be seen in the borough. Coun Ross highlighted that the town has become a 'foodie hotspot' featuring some of the biggest restaurants on the food scene including Rudy’s Pizza, Sale Foodhall (from those behind Stretford Foodhall), the popular SUD (formerly known as Sugo Pasta Kitchen), celebrity chef Simon Rimmer’s Greens restaurant, Blanchflower and Zumu Sushi.

The 'famous' Chorlton seafood restaurant Oystercatcher is also preparing to open in the area. Coun Ross said 'people are travelling from miles away' to sample the town’s exciting new food scene which has created a real buzz in the foodie world.

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The work is being carried out in the main by developer and property management specialist Altered Space which has partnered with Trafford council to spearhead the regeneration of Sale. A new development for up-and-coming businesses is also opening in Stanley Square in April. The ClassRooms is made up of 14 modular office suites designed to accommodate either four, six or eight desks with a capacity to merge units for larger requirements.

Meanwhile, the council is working with town centre partners to launch an new website called ‘Uniquely Sale’. It is