Town Deal: Re-imagining Middleton Grange Shopping Centre

Aerial view of Middleton Grange Shopping Centre The project involves the first phase of the regeneration and re-imagination of the Middleton Grange shopping centre, to create a clearly defined mixed-use heart for the town centre.

This transformational project is designed to change the image of the shopping centre from a large-scale, inward-looking shopping mall to a well-connected mixed-use area which contributes to the character of Hartlepool as a waterfront market town. This will be achieved by attracting a new mix of uses, addressing vacant retail space and improving the character of the town centre.

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Re-imagining Middleton Grange Shopping Centre

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Share Subject: Request for Update on Re-imagining of Middleton Grange Shopping Centre Dear Sir/Madam, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to request an update on the proposed re-imagining of Middleton Grange Shopping Centre. As you are aware, the redevelopment work was originally scheduled to begin in 2023. However, we have yet to see substantial progress, which has unfortunately led to significant uncertainty and concern among the businesses operating within the centre. This delay has had a considerable impact on trade, with diminished confidence from both retailers and customers regarding the future of the shopping centre. It is becoming increasingly difficult for businesses to plan ahead or invest in improvements when there is so much ambiguity surrounding the development timeline. We respectfully urge the relevant authorities to expedite the commencement of the regeneration work and provide a clear, transparent update on the planned schedule and milestones. A strong and visible commitment to this project is essential to restore confidence and ensure the long-term viability of the centre as a key part of Hartlepool's retail and community offering. Thank you for your attention to this matter. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Kind Regards, Saif on Facebook Share Subject: Request for Update on Re-imagining of Middleton Grange Shopping Centre Dear Sir/Madam, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to request an update on the proposed re-imagining of Middleton Grange Shopping Centre. As you are aware, the redevelopment work was originally scheduled to begin in 2023. However, we have yet to see substantial progress, which has unfortunately led to significant uncertainty and concern among the businesses operating within the centre. This delay has had a considerable impact on trade, with diminished confidence from both retailers and customers regarding the future of the shopping centre. It is becoming increasingly difficult for businesses to plan ahead or invest in improvements when there is so much ambiguity surrounding the development timeline. We respectfully urge the relevant authorities to expedite the commencement of the regeneration work and provide a clear, transparent update on the planned schedule and milestones. A strong and visible commitment to this project is essential to restore confidence and ensure the long-term viability of the centre as a key part of Hartlepool's retail and community offering. Thank you for your attention to this matter. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Kind Regards, Saif on Twitter Share Subject: Request for Update on Re-imagining of Middleton Grange Shopping Centre Dear Sir/Madam, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to request an update on the proposed re-imagining of Middleton Grange Shopping Centre. As you are aware, the redevelopment work was originally scheduled to begin in 2023. However, we have yet to see substantial progress, which has unfortunately led to significant uncertainty and concern among the businesses operating within the centre. This delay has had a considerable impact on trade, with diminished confidence from both retailers and customers regarding the future of the shopping centre. It is becoming increasingly difficult for businesses to plan ahead or invest in improvements when there is so much ambiguity surrounding the development timeline. We respectfully urge the relevant authorities to expedite the commencement of the regeneration work and provide a clear, transparent update on the planned schedule and milestones. A strong and visible commitment to this project is essential to restore confidence and ensure the long-term viability of the centre as a key part of Hartlepool's retail and community offering. Thank you for your attention to this matter. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Kind Regards, Saif on Linkedin Email Subject: Request for Update on Re-imagining of Middleton Grange Shopping Centre Dear Sir/Madam, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to request an update on the proposed re-imagining of Middleton Grange Shopping Centre. As you are aware, the redevelopment work was originally scheduled to begin in 2023. However, we have yet to see substantial progress, which has unfortunately led to significant uncertainty and concern among the businesses operating within the centre. This delay has had a considerable impact on trade, with diminished confidence from both retailers and customers regarding the future of the shopping centre. It is becoming increasingly difficult for businesses to plan ahead or invest in improvements when there is so much ambiguity surrounding the development timeline. We respectfully urge the relevant authorities to expedite the commencement of the regeneration work and provide a clear, transparent update on the planned schedule and milestones. A strong and visible commitment to this project is essential to restore confidence and ensure the long-term viability of the centre as a key part of Hartlepool's retail and community offering. Thank you for your attention to this matter. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Kind Regards, Saif link

Subject: Request for Update on Re-imagining of Middleton Grange Shopping Centre Dear Sir/Madam, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to request an update on the proposed re-imagining of Middleton Grange Shopping Centre. As you are aware, the redevelopment work was originally scheduled to begin in 2023. However, we have yet to see substantial progress, which has unfortunately led to significant uncertainty and concern among the businesses operating within the centre. This delay has had a considerable impact on trade, with diminished confidence from both retailers and customers regarding the future of the shopping centre. It is becoming increasingly difficult for businesses to plan ahead or invest in improvements when there is so much ambiguity surrounding the development timeline. We respectfully urge the relevant authorities to expedite the commencement of the regeneration work and provide a clear, transparent update on the planned schedule and milestones. A strong and visible commitment to this project is essential to restore confidence and ensure the long-term viability of the centre as a key part of Hartlepool's retail and community offering. Thank you for your attention to this matter. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Kind Regards, Saif

Saif asked 9 days ago

Thank you for your question, please see the response below to the previous question.
Share Subject: Request for Update on Re-imagining of Middleton Grange Shopping Centre Dear Sir/Madam, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to request an update on the proposed re-imagining of Middleton Grange Shopping Centre. As you are aware, the redevelopment work was originally scheduled to begin in 2023. However, we have yet to see substantial progress, which has unfortunately led to significant uncertainty and concern among the businesses operating within the centre. This delay has had a considerable impact on trade, with diminished confidence from both retailers and customers regarding the future of the shopping centre. It is becoming increasingly difficult for businesses to plan ahead or invest in improvements when there is so much ambiguity surrounding the development timeline. We respectfully urge the relevant authorities to expedite the commencement of the regeneration work and provide a clear, transparent update on the planned schedule and milestones. A strong and visible commitment to this project is essential to restore confidence and ensure the long-term viability of the centre as a key part of Hartlepool's retail and community offering. Thank you for your attention to this matter. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Kind regards, Saif on Facebook Share Subject: Request for Update on Re-imagining of Middleton Grange Shopping Centre Dear Sir/Madam, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to request an update on the proposed re-imagining of Middleton Grange Shopping Centre. As you are aware, the redevelopment work was originally scheduled to begin in 2023. However, we have yet to see substantial progress, which has unfortunately led to significant uncertainty and concern among the businesses operating within the centre. This delay has had a considerable impact on trade, with diminished confidence from both retailers and customers regarding the future of the shopping centre. It is becoming increasingly difficult for businesses to plan ahead or invest in improvements when there is so much ambiguity surrounding the development timeline. We respectfully urge the relevant authorities to expedite the commencement of the regeneration work and provide a clear, transparent update on the planned schedule and milestones. A strong and visible commitment to this project is essential to restore confidence and ensure the long-term viability of the centre as a key part of Hartlepool's retail and community offering. Thank you for your attention to this matter. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Kind regards, Saif on Twitter Share Subject: Request for Update on Re-imagining of Middleton Grange Shopping Centre Dear Sir/Madam, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to request an update on the proposed re-imagining of Middleton Grange Shopping Centre. As you are aware, the redevelopment work was originally scheduled to begin in 2023. However, we have yet to see substantial progress, which has unfortunately led to significant uncertainty and concern among the businesses operating within the centre. This delay has had a considerable impact on trade, with diminished confidence from both retailers and customers regarding the future of the shopping centre. It is becoming increasingly difficult for businesses to plan ahead or invest in improvements when there is so much ambiguity surrounding the development timeline. We respectfully urge the relevant authorities to expedite the commencement of the regeneration work and provide a clear, transparent update on the planned schedule and milestones. A strong and visible commitment to this project is essential to restore confidence and ensure the long-term viability of the centre as a key part of Hartlepool's retail and community offering. Thank you for your attention to this matter. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Kind regards, Saif on Linkedin Email Subject: Request for Update on Re-imagining of Middleton Grange Shopping Centre Dear Sir/Madam, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to request an update on the proposed re-imagining of Middleton Grange Shopping Centre. As you are aware, the redevelopment work was originally scheduled to begin in 2023. However, we have yet to see substantial progress, which has unfortunately led to significant uncertainty and concern among the businesses operating within the centre. This delay has had a considerable impact on trade, with diminished confidence from both retailers and customers regarding the future of the shopping centre. It is becoming increasingly difficult for businesses to plan ahead or invest in improvements when there is so much ambiguity surrounding the development timeline. We respectfully urge the relevant authorities to expedite the commencement of the regeneration work and provide a clear, transparent update on the planned schedule and milestones. A strong and visible commitment to this project is essential to restore confidence and ensure the long-term viability of the centre as a key part of Hartlepool's retail and community offering. Thank you for your attention to this matter. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Kind regards, Saif link

Subject: Request for Update on Re-imagining of Middleton Grange Shopping Centre Dear Sir/Madam, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to request an update on the proposed re-imagining of Middleton Grange Shopping Centre. As you are aware, the redevelopment work was originally scheduled to begin in 2023. However, we have yet to see substantial progress, which has unfortunately led to significant uncertainty and concern among the businesses operating within the centre. This delay has had a considerable impact on trade, with diminished confidence from both retailers and customers regarding the future of the shopping centre. It is becoming increasingly difficult for businesses to plan ahead or invest in improvements when there is so much ambiguity surrounding the development timeline. We respectfully urge the relevant authorities to expedite the commencement of the regeneration work and provide a clear, transparent update on the planned schedule and milestones. A strong and visible commitment to this project is essential to restore confidence and ensure the long-term viability of the centre as a key part of Hartlepool's retail and community offering. Thank you for your attention to this matter. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Kind regards, Saif

Saif asked 29 days ago

Thank you for your question, the Town Deal funded project will be focused on the north east corner of the shopping centre, and only a small part of the overall shopping centre footprint. The Council is working closely with the Hartlepool Development Corporation to now finalise the proposals as these complex, large scale capital projects require a great deal of due diligence and planning. All stakeholders will be engaged fully in the very near future which will include a full timeline for the scheme.
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When will this work start on Middleton Grange ?

Alison asked 2 months ago

Thank you for your question, please see responses to previous similar questions below and as soon as a timetable is confirmed we will publish an update on this page.
Share Great to see the award granted in 2021 of 13.8m Since you have had that money 4 years what is the interest growth on that monies and what will it be spent on ? The 13.8m is for the old binns project Surely the interest can be used helping the business inside the shopping centre Or drop/fund rents to keep it alive 2% interest rate would give an extra £270,000 per year and x that four …….,, on Facebook Share Great to see the award granted in 2021 of 13.8m Since you have had that money 4 years what is the interest growth on that monies and what will it be spent on ? The 13.8m is for the old binns project Surely the interest can be used helping the business inside the shopping centre Or drop/fund rents to keep it alive 2% interest rate would give an extra £270,000 per year and x that four …….,, on Twitter Share Great to see the award granted in 2021 of 13.8m Since you have had that money 4 years what is the interest growth on that monies and what will it be spent on ? The 13.8m is for the old binns project Surely the interest can be used helping the business inside the shopping centre Or drop/fund rents to keep it alive 2% interest rate would give an extra £270,000 per year and x that four …….,, on Linkedin Email Great to see the award granted in 2021 of 13.8m Since you have had that money 4 years what is the interest growth on that monies and what will it be spent on ? The 13.8m is for the old binns project Surely the interest can be used helping the business inside the shopping centre Or drop/fund rents to keep it alive 2% interest rate would give an extra £270,000 per year and x that four …….,, link

Great to see the award granted in 2021 of 13.8m Since you have had that money 4 years what is the interest growth on that monies and what will it be spent on ? The 13.8m is for the old binns project Surely the interest can be used helping the business inside the shopping centre Or drop/fund rents to keep it alive 2% interest rate would give an extra £270,000 per year and x that four …….,,

Paul c h asked 2 months ago

Thank you for your question. While HBC was awarded a grant through the Town Deal programme in 2021 for the Reimagining Middleton Grange project, the Council does not receive this money up front but in arrears upon successful completion of agreed outputs. The project to bring the former Binns building back into use is still in development.
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What will it look like?

Declan asked 2 months ago

Thank you for your question, the Council is currently in the process of developing the outline design and once more detailed technical design is undertaken and approved it will be publicly available via this page, together with a confirmed construction timetable
Share Hi Any news and updates on the commencement of work on Middleton Grange Shopping Centre? It has been so long since the announcement of the work and demolition of the shopping centre. All customers and retailers are in confusion and worried what will happen to the shopping centre. Therefore, please release the updated master plan and try to commence the work ASAP as the shopping centre is losing customers. Also, new retailers do not wish to come to the shopping centre as its future is ambiguous and risky. Please expedite your process and start the work urgently to save the shopping centre. Kind regards Jav on Facebook Share Hi Any news and updates on the commencement of work on Middleton Grange Shopping Centre? It has been so long since the announcement of the work and demolition of the shopping centre. All customers and retailers are in confusion and worried what will happen to the shopping centre. Therefore, please release the updated master plan and try to commence the work ASAP as the shopping centre is losing customers. Also, new retailers do not wish to come to the shopping centre as its future is ambiguous and risky. Please expedite your process and start the work urgently to save the shopping centre. Kind regards Jav on Twitter Share Hi Any news and updates on the commencement of work on Middleton Grange Shopping Centre? It has been so long since the announcement of the work and demolition of the shopping centre. All customers and retailers are in confusion and worried what will happen to the shopping centre. Therefore, please release the updated master plan and try to commence the work ASAP as the shopping centre is losing customers. Also, new retailers do not wish to come to the shopping centre as its future is ambiguous and risky. Please expedite your process and start the work urgently to save the shopping centre. Kind regards Jav on Linkedin Email Hi Any news and updates on the commencement of work on Middleton Grange Shopping Centre? It has been so long since the announcement of the work and demolition of the shopping centre. All customers and retailers are in confusion and worried what will happen to the shopping centre. Therefore, please release the updated master plan and try to commence the work ASAP as the shopping centre is losing customers. Also, new retailers do not wish to come to the shopping centre as its future is ambiguous and risky. Please expedite your process and start the work urgently to save the shopping centre. Kind regards Jav link

Hi Any news and updates on the commencement of work on Middleton Grange Shopping Centre? It has been so long since the announcement of the work and demolition of the shopping centre. All customers and retailers are in confusion and worried what will happen to the shopping centre. Therefore, please release the updated master plan and try to commence the work ASAP as the shopping centre is losing customers. Also, new retailers do not wish to come to the shopping centre as its future is ambiguous and risky. Please expedite your process and start the work urgently to save the shopping centre. Kind regards Jav

Jav asked 3 months ago

Thank you again for your question, and as previously highlighted, Hartlepool Development Corporation is currently in the process of developing the masterplan for the reimagining of Middleton Grange and once this is approved it will be publicly available via this page, together with a confirmed construction timetable. The Council is working closely with the HDC to develop the proposals and complex, large scale capital projects require a great deal of due diligence and planning. All stakeholders will be engaged fully when the important early phases of project development are completed.
Share Please let us know when the work will start on the Middleton Grange Shopping Centre. We have the right to know as soon as possible about the project as this project will affect us financially as one of retailers in the shopping centre. Please give us some information. At least we would need your master plan and the date for commencing the work. Kind Regards Jav on Facebook Share Please let us know when the work will start on the Middleton Grange Shopping Centre. We have the right to know as soon as possible about the project as this project will affect us financially as one of retailers in the shopping centre. Please give us some information. At least we would need your master plan and the date for commencing the work. Kind Regards Jav on Twitter Share Please let us know when the work will start on the Middleton Grange Shopping Centre. We have the right to know as soon as possible about the project as this project will affect us financially as one of retailers in the shopping centre. Please give us some information. At least we would need your master plan and the date for commencing the work. Kind Regards Jav on Linkedin Email Please let us know when the work will start on the Middleton Grange Shopping Centre. We have the right to know as soon as possible about the project as this project will affect us financially as one of retailers in the shopping centre. Please give us some information. At least we would need your master plan and the date for commencing the work. Kind Regards Jav link

Please let us know when the work will start on the Middleton Grange Shopping Centre. We have the right to know as soon as possible about the project as this project will affect us financially as one of retailers in the shopping centre. Please give us some information. At least we would need your master plan and the date for commencing the work. Kind Regards Jav

Jav asked 4 months ago

Thank you for your question, and as previously mentioned in some responses, Hartlepool Development Corporation is currently in the process of developing the masterplan for the reimagining of Middleton Grange and as soon as this is approved it will be publicly available via this page, together with a confirmed construction timetable
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Hi Could you possibly email me the most detailed master plan for the redevelopment of the Middle Grange Shopping Center? I need to know whether the redevelopment will affect my unit in anyways.

Jav asked 7 months ago

Thank you for your query on Middleton Grange Shopping Centre.
Hartlepool Development Corporation is currently in the process of developing a masterplan for the reimagining of Middleton Grange although this is not yet publicly available.
However we are happy to direct you to the wider Hartlepool Development Corporation Masterplan which includes general guidance relating to the Middleton Grange focus area.
Please visit the centre website for relevant contact information for shopping centre management to address any specific queries relating to your unit.
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Hi Any updates on when the work will commence on the shopping centre? Regards Jav

Jav asked 6 months ago

Hi Jav, thank you for your question. When a construction timetable is confirmed, updates will be provided on this page.
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Why does it take sooo long for anything to happen? These plans have been in the pipeline for years now and you don’t seem to be any further forward in commencing with any of the projects.

Gilly asked 6 months ago

Capital projects, especially large scale schemes, are incredibly complex and with this particular project there are a significant number of stakeholders with freehold and leasehold interests, numerous legal processes to work through and complex designs and construction processes to develop with this particular scheme

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Town Deal: Re-imagining Middleton Grange Shopping Centre

Re-imagining Middleton Grange Shopping Centre

When will this work start on Middleton Grange ?

What will it look like?

Hi Could you possibly email me the most detailed master plan for the redevelopment of the Middle Grange Shopping Center? I need to know whether the redevelopment will affect my unit in anyways.

Hi Any updates on when the work will commence on the shopping centre? Regards Jav

Why does it take sooo long for anything to happen? These plans have been in the pipeline for years now and you don’t seem to be any further forward in commencing with any of the projects.

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