Over £17 million to regenerate Leek Town Centre (Levelling Up Fund 2)
Levelling Up funding has been allocated to Staffordshire Moorlands District Council to regenerate Leek Town Centre.
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.
Upgraded market halls
The towns Victorian market halls will be refurbished for business and community use.
The improvements include:
- installation of 3 food and beverage lock-up units in 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 25 metre 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
Find out more about Levelling Up