Leigh has been awarded over £32 million to transform its town centre making it more a more attractive, vibrant and accessible place.
Over £12m will be invested over the next two years through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Levelling Up Fund. A further £20m will 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:
- 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 welcoming place for traders and shoppers, while completing vital repairs to the market building.
Plan for Neighbourhoods
The Leigh Neighbourhood Board leads the Pride in Place programme, which provides sustained investment in Leigh with three 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.
High Street Rental Auctions
Leigh Town Centre as been designated as a High Street Rental Auction (HSRA) area under the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023. This gives the Council powers to bring long-term empty shops back into use through a structured notice and auction process.
For more information, visit Leigh High Street Rental Auctions.
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