The Castlefield Forum is a non-profit charitable incorporated organisation supported by the
voluntary work of residents of
Castlefield, Manchester, England. The Forum was formed as a side effect of resident opposition to the proposed
development of Jacksons Wharf (which was rejected). The pub building was retained and is now The Wharf.
Initially, the group was formed as an interface between
Manchester City Council
Manchester City Council is the local authority for Manchester, a city and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England. Manchester is the sixth largest city in England by population. Its city council is composed of 96 councillors, three ...
, residents, and local businesses. to ensure mutual understanding of priorities and to drive deeper community engagement. Since then, the forum has developed to become more proactive by successfully obtaining a number of
cash grants from the City Council for improvements in the area. These include securing funding for an upgrade to the
information boards in the neighbourhood, and the addition of new boards with extended information; improvements to the green
public spaces; and
landscaping
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# Living elements, such as flora or fauna; or what is commonly called gardening, the art and craft of growing plants with a goal o ...
of the
Roman Garden
Roman gardens and ornamental horticulture became highly developed under Roman civilization, and thrived from 150 BC to 350 AD. The Gardens of Lucullus (''Horti Lucullani''), on the Pincian Hill in Rome, introduced the Persian gardens, Persian ga ...
s next to the
arena
An arena is a large enclosed platform, often circular or oval-shaped, designed to showcase theatre, musical performances, or sporting events. It is composed of a large open space surrounded on most or all sides by tiered seating for spectators ...
.
The Forum is an organisation open to anyone who lives, works, or has an interest in
Castlefield.
References
External links
*{{official website, http://www.ourcastlefield.co.uk
Organisations based in Manchester