Cheshire East Council has confirmed it is advancing plans to create a 'technology and digital innovation campus' (TADIC) in Crewe.

The creation of the TADIC is one of 10 projects being supported following the council's successful £14.1 million bid to the government's Future High Streets Fund, which was set up by the government to help reinvigorate and refresh some of the country's high streets.

Harnessing the fast-growing digital and creative sectors, the project aims to support new and early-stage businesses to grow by providing 20,000 sq. ft of new high-quality co-working spaces.

The 'extension' to the council's Municipal Buildings will house a majority of the new space but the current office space at the buildings will be remodelled and refurbished and able to accommodate different-sized businesses.

The council confirmed that the TADIC project will not affect the historical and public-facing part of the Municipal Buildings, which will be retained for future civic use.

This will mean that the council plan on having no issues with current activities continuing, including weddings, civil ceremonies, and other registration services.

Councillor Nick Mannion, chair of Cheshire East Council's economy and growth committee, said: "This project would bring new types of businesses to an area of the town centre that is already being regenerated, and we know that there is evidence to suggest there is an increasing demand for this type of office space in Crewe.

Cllr Nick Mannion (Image - Cheshire East Council)

"As well as supporting the businesses to grow, TADIC would also create good quality employment and support local retail and hospitality businesses by bringing more people into the town centre."

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