Case study

Leigh Spinners Mill supported with £250,000 Community Ownership Fund

With the support of £250,000 from the Community Ownership Fund, locals in Leigh have taken ownership of the Grade II listed building. They aim to transform it into a hub at the heart of the community.

From:
Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Published
17 January 2023

A community hub with a range of uses

With the funding, the group will restore the building so that it can continue to offer affordable space for:

  • arts and cultural providers

  • community organisations
  • over 65 businesses
  • educators

A boost for Leigh

The funding will:

  • help protect and develop this community asset
  • bring it into local ownership
  • ensure it can continue to serve the people of Leigh for years to come

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Published 17 January 2023

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