What is the Marsh Parade redevelopment project?

The Marsh Parade redevelopment project is a plan to transform the site of the former Zanzibar nightclub in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, into 63 affordable homes and 5 office units.

How much funding has been approved for the Marsh Parade redevelopment?

The Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council has approved £916,363 in funding for the Marsh Parade redevelopment project.

What is the goal of the Marsh Parade redevelopment?

The goal of the Marsh Parade redevelopment is to revitalize the area and support wider regeneration efforts, turning the site into a "gateway to the town" according to Councillor Andrew Fear.

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£916,000 Funding Approved to Revitalize Former Nightclub Site

13 Nov

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£916,363 council funding approved for redevelopment
63 affordable homes and 5 office units planned
Site of former Zanzibar nightclub, closed in 2004

£916,000 Funding Approved to Revitalize Former Nightclub Site

On November 13, 2025, the Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council approved over £916,000 in funding to redevelop the site of a former nightclub in the town. The Zanzibar venue, which closed in 2004, has been vacant since its demolition last year.

The council has identified the Marsh Parade site as a key area for regeneration, with plans to turn it into a "gateway to the town" and support wider revitalization efforts. The redevelopment, led by Aspire Housing, will see the construction of 63 affordable homes and 5 office units on the previously vacant lot.

Councillor Andrew Fear, the authority's portfolio holder for strategic planning, described the project as a "vital" part of the town's ongoing transformation. He stated that the plans align with the council's commitment to creating a "thriving, inclusive and sustainable" town center.