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Residents and businesses are being asked to comment on the Strategic Regeneration Framework for Leigh town centre. The Framework is a project for the town setting out the roadmap to a new and varied offer that attracts investment, improves experience and provides opportunities for local people and businesses. The plan will bolster the projects being delivered as part of the £5m Believe in Leigh fund and will help to secure further funding for the town. The consultation will run for six weeks from Monday, February 8 to Friday, March 19. Deputy leader of the council and Leigh East ward councillor, Keith Cunliffe said: “The success of our town centres is a vital priority for both the council and residents and the COVID-19 pandemic has only emphasised this.
Leigh town hall AMBITIOUS plans to improve connectivity, build new housing and drive investment into Leigh are underway. After the COVID-19 pandemic led to a temporary pause, the council has made progress on developing the next phase of the £5m Believe in Leigh project, with some schemes already taking shape. In addition to themes identified by the public, including Leigh Market improvement, youth provision and better safety measures, the council is also placing a heavy focus on improving walking and cycling facilities as well as developing vacant and underused sites. And, next month, the local authority will consult on a Leigh town centre Strategic Regeneration Framework, outlining a long-term vision for the town centre.