Plans to build over 240 homes and 'community hub' on fields in Manchester

Plans have been revealed to build over 240 homes and a 'new sports and community hub' on former playing fields in Manchester.

The proposals have been unveiled for Mellands Playing Fields in Gorton by the Greater Manchester Youth Federation (GMYF) - a charitable organisation that has been providing vital youth services to young people in Greater Manchester for over 110 years.

They say the proposals would help keeps youths of the community active and help families who are currently struggling with the cost of living crisis. Alongside the houses, the plans would also see two new football pitches built which GMYF say would be used by local clubs, including West Gorton Junior FC.

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In full, the plans for the former Mellands playing fields site, situated between Mount Road and Wembley Road, include:

In collaboration with Centrepoint and Kellen Homes, GMYF says the proposals would ensure a 'community-led future' for the site that will put it back into use and offer a number of advantages to everyone in the neighbourhood.

Karen Wilson, Chief Executive of GMYF said: “The youth of Manchester are at the heart of our proposals, and we believe that the new youth, sports and community hub will provide fantastic benefits for the local community in Gorton.

“The new building will provide a home for our extensive programme of youth-focused activities, which will run in the afternoons and evenings after school and provide safe spaces for young people.”

Sally Orlopp, Director of People, Property and Independent Living at Centrepoint,said: “By working in partnership with GMYF in Gorton, we are able to help meet the housing needs of young people in Manchester by giving