Leigh has been awarded over £32 million to transform its town centre making it more a more attractive, vibrant and accessible place to be.
Over £12m will be invested in the next two years through UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Levelling Up Fund, with a further £20m to follow over the next decade through the Neighbourhood Board.
Levelling-up projects
The three projects in the Leigh Levelling Up Fund package are:
- Public Spaces and pedestrian experience (split into two sections):
- Market Street/King Street Corridor – Improve connectivity between Bradshawgate and Civic Square
- Civic Square - Revitalise the Civic Square as a space for community and cultural events with new paving, planting and seating.
- Shopfront and building grant scheme - Support businesses in Leigh’s central retail area to improve their premises and create a more attractive town centre
- Leigh Market refurbishment - Renew the market as a more welcoming place for traders and shoppers, while completing vital repairs to the market building.
Plan for Neighbourhoods
The Plan for Neighbourhoods provides sustained investment in Leigh, with three strategic objectives:
- Thriving places
- Stronger communities
- Taking back control.
The Neighbourhood Board, made up of local representatives from public, private and voluntary organisations, will work with the community to shape a 10-year vision and investment plan.
Stay up to date
For more updates on the project, including opportunities to get involved and the next steps, keep an eye on this page for the latest news.
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