Case study

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.

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp 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.Ìý

Upgraded market hallsÌý

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp towns Victorian market halls will be refurbished for business and community use.

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»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp improvements include:Ìý

  • installation of 3 food and beverage lock-up units in the Trestle Market HallÌý
  • restoring the Victorian character of shop frontages in the Butter Market HallÌý
  • installation of Wi-Fi, CCTV, insulation and heatingÌý
  • a new separate entrance into the marketsÌý
  • replacing 32 tables with lighter weight alternativesÌý

Nicholson InstituteÌý

Levelling Up funding will also improve the public library, museum and exhibition space at the historic Nicholson Institute. This includes:Ìý

  • refurbishing the lower ground floor into a flexible student welfare facilityÌý
  • renovating the basement to provide operational space for the libraryÌý
  • a new venue for events and weddingsÌý
  • increased services in the libraryÌý
  • refurbishing the museumÌýÌý

Transforming Brough Park Leisure CentreÌý

Funding will also be used to create new swimming facilities as part of the wider leisure centre transformation.ÌýÌý

Improvements include:Ìý

  • building a new 25 metre 6 lane swimming poolÌýÌý
  • a new learner pool with moveable floor and refurbished changing roomsÌýÌý
  • a new health and fitness suiteÌý
  • additional studio space to accommodate group exercisesÌý
  • an indoor cycling studioÌý
  • additional changing facilitiesÌý

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Published 19 February 2024