Leeds starts £1.1m revamp of Morley town centre
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 06:44 · Archive
A £1.1m government-funded improvement scheme for Morley town centre begins on Friday, with work on Queen Street and Commercial Street over six months.
A £1.1m government-funded improvement scheme for Morley town centre is due to begin on Friday. The six-month project, funded through the Morley Town Deal and backed by Leeds City Council, aims to rejuvenate the south Leeds market town by improving the pedestrianised area of Queen Street and nearby Commercial Street.
The improvements will include new seating and planting, better accessibility and other elements to boost footfall. James Lewis, leader of Leeds City Council, said the start of the work after years of planning and public consultation would create "an improved town centre experience for all". Town bosses have stressed that Morley centre will remain open for business throughout the works, with shops, pubs, cafes, restaurants and other businesses continuing to trade over Christmas and the new year.
Preparation work starts on Friday, 6 November, with full works commencing on Monday, 9 November. The council said the timeline had been "carefully phased to minimise disruption", with clear signage and regular communications on progress. This is described as the start of planned improvements, with three further schemes along Station Road, Queen Street North and Town Square scheduled to be delivered over the next six months.
How it is being reported
- Work begins on £1.1m town centre improvement planThe plan aims to help rejuvenate the centre of Morley with new facilities over the next six months.BBC Leeds And West Yorkshire · 5 Nov, 06:27
- Leeds City Council unveil £1.1m plans to revamp public spaces in Morley town centreMajor works are set to start in Morley town centreYorkshire Evening Post · 4 Nov, 16:30
In this story: Morley · Leeds City Council · Morley Town Deal · James Lewis · Gerald Jennings
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