Ken Clarke impressed by the developments made at MediaCityUK
I have this week welcomed Opposition Frontbencher and former Chancellor of the Exchequer, Ken Clarke to Salford.
Mr Clarke was keen to see the regeneration projects across the city and was particularly impressed with the progress of the exciting MediaCityUK project at Salford Quays, a regeneration programme initially begun by a Conservative Government. Ken Clarke accompanied me round the site, just weeks after I myself met with bosses from the Central Salford Urban Regeneration Company, which supports this project, being spearheaded by Peel Media.
Ken was told how MediaCityUK is the UK’s first purpose-built media city and how it is set to become an internationally significant hub for the media and creative industries.
It was Ken’s first visit to the Quays since he was a government Minister in the 1990s and he was fascinated with how things have progressed. Mr Clarke remembers how it was a Conservative Government that initially kick-started the regeneration at Salford Quays and was pleased to hear how many jobs are being created for Salford and Greater Manchester people as a result of this regeneration.
The opening of phase one of MediaCityUK next year, on 36 acres, will be a major event for the City of Salford and for Salford people. To have 30% of the BBC, together with one of Europe’s biggest high definition studio facilities and a waterfront public space double the size of Trafalgar Square right here in Salford is worth shouting about. I was proud to be able to showcase yet another beacon of hope for the future of Salford.
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