Over £17 million to regenerate Leek Town Centre from the Levelling Up Fund
The funding will support three projects that support the Council’s vision to revive the local economy and make it a better place for residents, communities and businesses.
The towns Victorian market halls will be refurbished for business and community use.
The improvements include:
- installation of three food and beverage lock-up units into the Trestle Market Hall
- restoring the Victorian character of shop frontages in the Butter Market Hall
- installation of Wi-Fi, CCTV, insulation and heating
- a new separate entrance into the markets
- replacing 32 tables with lighter weight alternatives
Nicholson Institute
Levelling Up funding will also improve the public library, museum and exhibition space at the historic Nicholson Institute. This includes:
- refurbishing the lower ground floor into a flexible student welfare facility
- renovating the basement to provide operational space for the library
- a new venue for events and weddings
- increased services in the library
- refurbishing the museum
Transforming Brough Park Leisure Centre
Funding will also be used to create new swimming facilities as part of the wider leisure centre transformation.
Improvements include:
- building a new 25m 6 lane swimming pool
- a new learner pool with moveable floor and refurbished changing rooms
- a new health and fitness suite
- additional studio space to accommodate group exercises
- an indoor cycling studio
- additional changing facilities
Find out more about the plan to regenerate Leek Town Centre
