A 75-hectare (185 acre) area of Central Salford is to undergo regeneration, expected to cost in the region of £500m.

The regeneration of Lower Broughton will be one of the largest regeneration projects in the UK and is expected to create a sustainable new community of over 3,500 mixed-tenure homes and a full range of community facilities and services including shops, leisure, employment, education and training.

A development agreement has been made between Countryside Properties and Salford City Council.

Leader of Salford City Council, Cllr John Merry says: "This is an important milestone which enables us to take the project forward and build on the positive work already undertaken. Together with Countryside Properties we are committed to ensuring Lower Broughton encompasses best practice in urban renewal and community-building."