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£916,000 Funding Approved to Revitalize Former Nightclub Site
13 Nov
Summary
- £916,363 council funding approved for redevelopment
- 63 affordable homes and 5 office units planned
- Site of former Zanzibar nightclub, closed in 2004
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.
The £916,363 in funding was raised through developer contributions and approved by the council's cabinet earlier this month. The Marsh Parade redevelopment was given the green light by the council's planning committee in October 2025.
