# Ashton-under-Lyne town centre regeneration

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ashton-under-lyne-town-centre-regeneration
> Updated: 2026-11-06T11:51:42.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Urban regeneration efforts in Ashton-under-Lyne have progressed with the reopening of the historic Clarence Arcade. The restored Victorian building now houses 12 independent businesses and a cinema and cocktail lounge.

Further developments include the completion of a £14.6 million upgrade to Market Square. The project, which has been underway for two years, features a new canopy, 10 permanent kiosks, and a community events space. The square is scheduled for a grand opening on November 14, coinciding with the Tameside Northern Lights Winter Parade and a Christmas lights switch-on ceremony. These festivities, which include a Christmas market and live music, are part of a broader effort to revitalize the town centre and encourage local commerce.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-06: Ashton Market Square to host festive grand opening

Ashton Market Square will officially open following a redevelopment project, featuring new kiosks and an events space, alongside borough-wide Christmas celebrations in Tameside.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ashton-market-square-to-host-festive-grand-opening

### 2026-11-05: Ashton-under-Lyne undergoes major town centre regeneration

Ashton-under-Lyne is undergoing significant regeneration with the reopening of the historic Clarence Arcade and the imminent £14.6 million completion of the Market Square upgrade.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ashton-under-lyne-undergoes-major-town-centre-regeneration

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Cite as: Ashton-under-Lyne town centre regeneration. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ashton-under-lyne-town-centre-regeneration