Former Trafford pub site transformed into social housing

A new social housing development on the site of a former Trafford pub has opened its doors. Residents are now settling into their new homes at Wynt View on Manchester Road in Partington, which was once the site of the Greyhound Pub.

Housing association Salix Homes has worked alongside contractor Whitfield and Brown to transform the derelict site into a three-storey apartment block, comprising 24 two-bedroom homes, which have all been let for social housing rent to people on the Trafford housing register. The site had been vacant for almost 30 years after last orders were called at the pub in 1995, and it was later demolished.

Liam Turner, executive director of assets, growth and development at Salix Homes, said: “At Salix Homes, we’re committed to delivering more desperately needed social housing to help tackle the housing crisis, so it’s a proud moment to see the residents at Wynt View settled and making memories in their new homes.

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“At a time when social housing is in such short supply, we’re delighted that this new development has created 24 modern, energy-efficient and high-quality homes for people on the social housing register. This is also a site that has stood derelict and been an eyesore in the Partington community for almost three decades, so we hope the local residents are also relieved to see it finally occupied and given a new lease of life.”

The new development is called Wynt View as it overlooks a historic stretch of cobbled road, which was formerly known as the ‘Wynts’ and dates back to the early