A once-in-a-generation opportunity for Bury
Atom Valley and Northern Gateway represent one of the most ambitious regeneration and growth programmes in the UK, placing Bury at the heart of a nationally significant economic transformation.
This exciting and significant regeneration project will reshape the borough’s economy, attract global investment and create thousands of high-quality jobs, ensuring Bury plays a leading role in the industries of the future.
What is Atom Valley?
Atom Valley is Greater Manchester’s flagship innovation and advanced manufacturing growth zone, spanning Bury, Rochdale and Oldham. It brings together research, skills, infrastructure and employment opportunities at a scale not seen before in the region.
At its core, Atom Valley is about creating a globally competitive environment where businesses can innovate, scale and succeed—linking cutting-edge research with real-world production and commercial growth.
While it is a Greater Manchester initiative, its success is rooted in key locations—with Bury playing a critical role in delivering that vision.
Atom Valley is made up of three zones:
Northern Gateway – The largest and most significant site within Atom Valley, focusing on employment land, logistics and advanced manufacturing. This is where Bury plays a central role, with a substantial proportion of the site located within the borough, alongside neighbouring Rochdale.
Stakehill – An established and growing employment area within Atom Valley, Stakehill builds on strong existing industrial and logistics activity.
Kingsway - A key strategic employment corridor within Atom Valley, Kingsway focuses on high-quality commercial and industrial space alongside innovation-led activity.
Northern Gateway – Bury’s strategic opportunity
Northern Gateway is the most significant employment site within Atom Valley and a key driver of Bury’s future growth. Its scale, location and ambition make it a regionally and nationally important destination for investment.
Located at a highly accessible point between the M60, M62 and M66, the site is ideally positioned to attract major employers while remaining closely connected to Bury’s communities.
The development will deliver a modern, high-quality employment hub, designed to support a wide range of businesses, from growing local companies to major international investors. Alongside employment space, plans include supporting infrastructure and high-quality environments that make it a place where people want to work and invest.
For Bury, Northern Gateway represents more than land for development—it is a catalyst for:
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Long-term economic growth
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Increased inward investment
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New business formation and expansion
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A stronger regional and national profile
Why it matters for Bury
Bury is at the centre of Atom Valley, with the Northern Gateway, the largest site within the programme, located partly in the borough. The initiative will help:
- Create thousands of high-quality jobs for local residents
- Support business growth through new supply chain and partnership opportunities
- Attract investment and strengthen the local economy
- Connect education, skills and employers to develop future talent
- Provide investors with major development opportunities and strong transport links
- Deliver lasting benefits for businesses, communities and future generations
Together, Atom Valley and Northern Gateway represent a transformational opportunity to drive growth, investment and prosperity across Bury.
A new chapter for Bury
This is about more than development, it’s about legacy.
Atom Valley and Northern Gateway will:
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Transform how people live, work and invest in Bury
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Create a modern, future-focused business base
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Strengthen Bury’s role within the Greater Manchester economy
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