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THE PLAN
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CONTENTS FOREWORD
A foreword by Cllr David Molyneux Leigh is a town with a rich, illustrious history with businesses inspired by this vision and million passenger journeys in just over a
and an exciting and vibrant future. want to help us make it a reality. year.
As you will discover when you read If the canals are its arteries, the town centre We are determined to continue to enable
01 Introduction 4 this masterplan document, Leigh has a is Leigh’s heart. growth in Leigh, to put our efforts into taking
02 Leigh Today 10 multitude of inspirational regeneration and quick decisions, streamlining processes
growth opportunities. The council is committing millions to and working with private sector partners to
03 Our Vision 14 regenerating Leigh town centre to make enable delivery.
For the first time in a long time Leigh is it a more welcoming and attractive centre
04 Delivery 40 no longer turning its back on its historic for shoppers, visitors and businesses. The time is right; the next few years are
waterways but is instead using its famous critical. We pledge to work tirelessly to
canals as catalysts for change. Leigh town centre has a strong business realise Leigh’s full potential and to unlock
and retail community with a thriving indoor regeneration and economic wealth for the
The canals are the blue arteries of the market and a local catchment area of borough as a whole.
town – waterways which are inspiring new 120,000 people.
development and creative and attractive CLLR DAVID MOLYNEUX
living space. We are looking for support from the private
DEPUTY LEADER OF WIGAN COUNCIL/
sector to help accelerate regeneration. PORTFOLIO HOLDER FOR REGENERATION
This masterplan highlights the enormous
potential the likes of Bridgewater Urban To deliver the facilities and spaces that
Village and Westleigh Waterfront have for communities deserve, we, the private and
waterside living, enhanced by excellence public sector, need to work together to
in design. make that happen.
What has been achieved already at A great success story of this partnership
Pennington Wharf Marina shows the power working is the Leigh guided busway.
of Leigh’s canals to deliver transformational
change with the right vision. Infrastructure funded by the public sector
and a successful service now operated
We very much welcome new partnerships by the private sector delivering over two
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INTRO
Exciting things are happening in Greater Manchester. As the biggest economy and most populous city in the Northern Powerhouse, Greater
Manchester is ‘turning heads’. The borough of Wigan is emerging as a key player in the success of Greater Manchester – contributing £4.2
billion to the economy each year.
Over the next 10-years the economy of the borough is anticipated to grow to £5.2 billion, and we want to deliver 10,000 new jobs and 10,000
new homes. As the second largest town in the borough - Leigh will play a central role in this growth.
Whilst socially Leigh very much identifies
with Manchester, it shouldn’t be forgotten
that it is also close to Liverpool City Region
and Warrington too. As such, Leigh is
exceptionally well positioned to continue
to grow.
We want to build upon recent successes
in Leigh, such as the £50m investment at
The Loom retail and leisure complex, the
Guided Busway or the world class facilities
at Leigh Sports Village. We suggest this is
just the beginning of a special period for
Leigh, as several opportunities have been
identified to further boost the economy Bradshawgate, Leigh. Google Maps.
and transform the town.
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THIS DOCUMENT
This Investment Framework sets out our objectives and aspirations for Leigh, outlining a number of ambitious growth areas and regeneration
priorities – building upon existing successes.
This document does not limit itself to the town centre, as we firmly believe that Leigh has much more than that to offer. Whilst the town
centre is indeed a core priority within this document, it is one of a series of Strategic Growth Areas that have been identified and has a
significant economic geography within the North West.
Enhancing the vibrancy and attractiveness of Leigh as a place to live, work and play is central to this strategy. This
document sets out our aspirations for a series of Strategic Growth Areas; made up of a mixture of new development
sites and regeneration areas.
Canal Festival, Leigh.
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Although it is a town of approximately
50,000 people, understanding it’s true
footprint reveals that it actually functions
as an asset to over 120,000 people.
This includes many smaller settlements
where people travel to Leigh for
employment, retail, leisure, education,
healthcare and other services.
CONNECTED FOR GROWTH
Sandwiched between the A580 East Lancs
Road, M6, M60, M58 and M61, as well as
close to the M62 and M56, Leigh is one
of the best connected towns in the North
West.
The closest major rail hub is Wigan,
providing frequent local and national
services. Other local services are also
available from Atherton and Newton-le-
Willows. Leigh is a short drive from both Leigh Guided Busway.
Manchester and Liverpool International
Airports, too – providing invaluable global
connections.
The North West’s first guided busway
provides a highly reliable, low-emissions
bus service between Leigh and Manchester
along a prioritised route. The scheme
connects communities and business centres
along the route, and reduces peak journey
times to/from Manchester by 30-minutes.
The multi-award winning hybrid bus service
features Wi-Fi, USB charging points, comfy
leather seating and climate control – all
of which significantly enhance passenger
experience.
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LEIGH TODAY
Leigh is a place steeped in history.
A powerhouse in its own right during the Industrial Revolution and beyond; Leigh was synonymous with silk, cotton and coal production.
Today, whilst glorious red-brick mills stand proud to that history, Leigh is probably better known for rugby league and as a vibrant
market town serving a strong community.
Whilst that history is evident in the pride and identity of Leigh’s people, it is also not a place afraid of moving forwards. The Local Plan
and draft Greater Manchester Spatial Framework both identify Leigh as a significant contributor to housebuilding within the region, a
clear sign that Leigh is a place where people want to live.
We’re not just making strides in housing and transport either – any truly great place must offer more than just that. Leigh Sports
Village is home to professional rugby league team Leigh Centurions, whilst Pennington Flash Country Park offers stunning walking,
cycling and even sailing.
All-in-all, Leigh is fast becoming a rising star within the Manchester City Region.
Leigh Centurions. Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Leigh Market.
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TOWN CENTRE SPORTS VILLAGE PENNINGTON FLASH THE CANALS PARSONAGE PENNINGTON WHARF MARINA
Leigh Town Centre primarily comprises Leigh Sports Village provides state of the Pennington Flash is a country park offering Two major canals meet in the centre of The Parsonage is a modern retail, This man-made inlet was cut from
Bradshawgate, the Spinning Gate art facilities for sport, physical activity, visitors a wide range of things to do and see. Leigh – the Leeds-Liverpool Canal and employment and housing area which takes reclaimed land, providing a new waterfront
Shopping Centre, the Indoor Market and education, health and leisure, serving the Created at the turn of the 20th century by the Bridgewater Canal. Often described as its name from the Parsonage Colliery – a setting for residents and visitors. The Canal
The Loom. Bradshawgate is a traditional whole community. The Village is a £50 coal mining subsidence, Pennington Flash England’s first true canal, the Bridgewater coal mine which operated on the site until & Rivers Trust has created 58 moorings
High Street, comprising a mix of national million multi-use sports, hotel, conference, is now an extensive nature reserve and a Canal stretches from Leigh to Runcorn via 1992. It is home to a number of retail units at the Marina, providing a great location
and independent retailers with an existing retail and housing development with the classic example of natural regeneration. Manchester, whilst the Leeds-Liverpool is a such as Sainsbury’s, M&S Food, Aldi, Argos, with excellent access to the national
loyal customer base. However, like centrepiece being Leigh Sports Village The lake and surrounding marshland 127-mile long stretch of waterway. Boating, B&M, Currys, Next, JD Sports, TK Maxx and canal network. Development is underway
many high streets across the UK, there Stadium – a 12,000 capacity stadium provide a suitable habitat for a variety of cycling, walking, fishing, attractions, and Halfords. In addition to this, the Parsonage at the adjacent Pennington Wharf to
are sites available and there is room which is home to professional Super rare birds and wildlife species. A network food and drink provide a variety of activities also boasts restaurants, pubs, a gym and create 471 high-quality, sustainable and
for improvement and investment. The League team Leigh Centurions, along with of footpaths surround the lake, enabling along the canals. over 1,000 free parking spaces. A number spacious homes. The housing scheme
Spinning Gate Shopping Centre offers 40 Manchester United u23s. visitors to enjoy the beautiful wildlife and of important employers are also located has been given a CEEQUAL award for its
retail units. The Indoor Market is large, breath-taking scenery. It is rated highly in here, such as AB World foods. Parsonage pioneering sustainable design. Sales have
popular and thriving. The Loom is the most ‘Things to do in Leigh’ on TripAdvisor and provides a different and complementary been exceptionally strong here, and new
recent addition to the town centre – a also boasts the ‘Certificate of Excellence’. offer to the traditional town centre. opportunities exist to provide amenities
£50m cinema and restaurant complex. Car such as cafes, a community centre and
parking is in good supply and well located. retail units – to serve the new community
of over 1,000 people and the significant
number of visitors.
Artist impression, Leigh. Total Rugby League. Pennington Flash. Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Parsonage Retail, Leigh. Pennington Wharf Marina.
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OUR VISION
By focusing new development along the Canal Corridor, we can add value to Leigh as a place and provide a real catalyst for economic
development. Using the canal corridor as the spine for development in Leigh will allow us to create better places for residents, visitors and
businesses alike.
Pennington Wharf Marina. © Taylor Wimpey. Artist impression.
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Our vision for Leigh is based upon four e s ia g
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ENHANCING OUR PLACE
Quality of place is paramount to thriving
towns. A series of interventions are set
out throughout this chapter which seek
1 Town Centre
to increase the quality of the existing Parsonage
built environment, and ensure future
development is of a high standard. 2 Bridgewater Urban Village
STRENGTHENING OUR ENTERPRISE Town
We recognise that both new and existing 3 Pennington Wharf Marina Westleigh
Waterfront
Centre
Bridgewater
businesses require support. We will Canal
continue to nurture our strong independent Pennington
Conservation
offer, whilst simultaneously complementing
and enhancing our distinctiveness with new
4 Westleigh Waterfront Wharf
Marina Area
development. Our business community
is strong and recognises the importance
of working together and welcoming new 5 Parsonage
business.
EMPOWERING OUR PEOPLE
6 Leigh Sports Village Bridgewater
Urban
At the core of the Investment Framework Village
is a desire to help our people realise their
Leigh
Bridgewater Canal Sports
ambitions. Promoting investments in the
people of the town through education,
7 Conservation Area Village
Leigh
Commerce
job growth and access to employment Park
will ensure that their success is evident
throughout the town. 8 Leigh Commerce Park
9 North Leigh Park
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PROVIDING SUPPORTING
INFRASTRUCTURE
We recognise that infrastructure is the
network that connects people, places and
enterprise together. We want the people
of Leigh to have better connections to
education, employment, services and
leisure facilities.
Our vision for Leigh has been
developed by focusing on 9
‘Strategic Growth Areas’ across the
town.
These Strategic Growth Areas have been
identified due to their significant potential
to provide the homes, jobs or leisure space
that Leigh requires.
By focusing upon these areas, this
Investment Framework provides a toolkit
to take Leigh ‘up a notch’ in the hierarchy
of UK towns.
Albion Street, Leigh. Artist impression.
18 1903:01 LEIGH TOWN CENTRE
THE AREA
Leigh Town Centre is comprised of several
different character areas, which largely
pivot around Bradshawgate and the
Spinning Gate Shopping Centre. The town
centre serves a significant catchment and
provides a collection of independents and
national chains. It is a busy, vibrant and
lively area that enjoys comparatively high
occupancy rates.
OUR OBJECTIVES
Improve the Profile and Image of Leigh
Town Centre
We believe that some of the biggest
advances can be made in improving the
overall quality of the urban environment
of the town centre. Enhancements to
public realm, street trees, shop frontages
and public seating can have a powerful
positive effect on shopper experience and
investor perceptions. We believe there is
significant scope for such improvements
on Bradshawgate, King Street, Railway
Road and Leigh Road.
Improve Linkages to Surrounding Quarters
There are clear improvements that could
be made in linking the town centre to other
strategic growth areas, particularly from
Railway Road to Parsonage, and across
the canal to the Bridgewater Urban Village
site.
Leigh Life Centre. Artist impression.
20 21AMBITIONS
Enhancing Our Urban Environment
Enhancing our urban environment will
strengthen existing businesses and
improve the offer of Leigh Town Centre
by making the town centre more fun,
interesting and functional.
Parklets provide an effective and eye-
catching public seating arrangement which
can be installed on most streets. They
support local businesses by increasing
dwell time; they’re a place to eat lunch,
meet friends or rest tired legs. They’re for
public use, but can be particularly useful
when located close to smaller food outlets,
which may not have their own seating.
©Walthamstow Council. Artist impression. Micropark design by ©WMB Studio.
22 2303:02 BRIDGEWATER URBAN VILLAGE AMBITIONS
THE AREA High-Quality Residential Design
Bridgewater Urban Village is presently We want ‘Bridgewater Urban Village’ to be
an underutilised site, but one with huge synonymous with distinct, contemporary
potential. Whilst a few business units design. We will also encourage developers
remain, this is the only major site available to incorporate sustainable features such
in central Leigh. as rainwater harvesting and solar panels.
It is also important that we encourage
OUR OBJECTIVES mixed tenure developments, allowing a
Create a Contemporary New Urban Village wide spectrum of society to make up this
new community.
We believe that a comprehensive
residential-led re-development could Making the Most of Our Natural Assets
provide more suitable uses. This high profile The existing restaurants at The Loom
location warrants design excellence, and clearly already recognise the value that
Regents Canal, London.
we believe that there is also room for some waterfronts can add with the canal front
complementary commercial uses here too. dining terrace, but we think this is just the
Animate the Central Waterfront beginning of opening up this space. By
allowing such uses on both sides of the
A new, architecturally impressive canal we can establish this area as a new
footbridge spanning the canal will connect gem of the town centre.
this site with the adjacent town centre, but
will also provide the opportunity to create We want ‘Bridgewater Urban Village’
a new central gateway to the waterfront. A to be synonymous with distinct,
new centrepiece public space will open up contemporary design.
the waterfront and allow animated uses,
such as outdoor dining, either side of the
canal.
Marthashof, Berlin ©baunetzwissen
24 2503:03 LEIGH MARINA AMBITIONS
THE AREA A Destination in its Own Right
Leigh Marina, which encompasses We want to create a space that not only
Pennington Wharf, is an impressive new adds value to surrounding development,
waterfront housing location. but also produces a new destination for
the rest of Leigh (and further afield) to
The Marina itself was cut from reclaimed enjoy. Destinations such as this naturally
land adjacent to the canal, allowing a lend themselves to smaller food and drink
substantial new mooring facility to be offers, such as waterfront cafés.
formed. This unique area is the leading
purpose built marina in Greater Manchester,
and clearly has huge potential as a ‘place
to visit’. There is significant potential for
high-quality new homes here too.
OUR OBJECTIVES Cafe, Munich,
Provide High Quality Homes
The driver of development in this area is
high quality residential, with a clear focus
upon placemaking. This area will have a
buoyant mixed tenure, providing homes
particularly suited to families and young
people alike.
Create a ‘Western Gateway’ to Pennington
Flash
Leigh Marina is already a popular
destination for young families, walkers and
cyclists to visit. We believe that with new
development comes the opportunity for
Leigh Marina to function as ‘the Gateway
to Pennington Flash’ – providing new
opportunities for ancillary retail, such as
smaller food and drink outlets.
Waterfront Cafe, Italy ©Digital Journal ©Taylor Wimpey
26 2703:04 WESTLEIGH WATERFRONT AMBITIONS
THE AREA A New Waterfront Community
Much like the adjacent Leigh Marina, This area provides a unique opportunity to
Westleigh Waterfront is an area with create a new neighbourhood with a wide
significant potential to deliver new variety of housing types and ample green
homes in a sustainable, high-value space, whilst simultaneously delivering a
location. Wigan Council has improved the new stretch of canalside park for everyone
surrounding infrastructure here, showing to enjoy.
our willingness to work with the market to
help unlock development sites.
OUR OBJECTIVES
A First-Class Place for Families
©PlanitIE
We see quality placemaking and providing
a wide range of housing types as paramount
here. We want to create a pedestrian and
cycle friendly environment, together with
landscaped green space and new play Fountainbridge ©7N-Architects
facilities – making this one of the best
places for a family to locate in Leigh.
Create a Canalside Linear Park
This side of the canal has long been an
underused asset. The indicative masterplan
of the site provides a well needed upgrade
of the route along the northern edge of the
canal, providing a quality new asset for all
to use. We also want to strengthen links to
Pennington Flash with a new pedestrian
and equestrian bridge across the canal.
©Boxed Red Marketing Ltd
28 2903:05 PARSONAGE AMBITIONS
THE AREA Complementary New Uses & Improving
the Existing
Parsonage is a very popular mixed-use
area, led by a comprehensive variety of Parsonage should continue to evolve in
‘big box’ retailers. The area has a broad line with changing consumer needs and
offer including food retailers, clothing, provide a high-quality retail environment.
technology, discount and food and drink Simultaneously, we would support new
outlets. A new major expansion opened complementary uses for the identified
in 2016; featuring a new Sainsbury’s, M&S opportunity areas, which could include
Foodhall, TK Maxx and Aldi. Over 1,000 housing.
free parking spaces are provided for
shoppers. High Quality Links for Non-Car Modes
OUR OBJECTIVES We want to improve the quality of links
that serve Parsonage, better connecting to
Develop and Strengthen the Offer of surrounding neighbourhoods, opportunity
Parsonage areas and the town centre.
We see Parsonage as an area that
continues to offer the space to grow, and Oxford Road, Bristol. Cycle lane.
continues to attract the volume of shoppers
to do so. The offer should complement the
town centre, and continue to evolve in-line
with market trends; keeping Parsonage
competitive with similar offers in other
areas.
Improve Connections to the Surrounding
Urban Area
Whilst highway connections are strong,
we want to do more to facilitate access for
those on foot or bicycle. Simultaneously,
enhanced direct links provide the
opportunity to better strengthen.
Parsonage Retail Park, Leigh.
30 3103:06 LEIGH SPORTS VILLAGE AMBITIONS
THE AREA Constantly Evolving
Leigh Sports Village (LSV) is already an LSV should continue to build upon its
asset to be proud of. Most widely known foundations as a sporting hub, adding new
as the home of Leigh Centurions RLFC, facilities to its wide roster of provision and
Manchester United u23s and Leigh Harriers keeping momentum behind the cluster of
Athletics Club. LSV is also home to a wide sports-led development in this area. We
range of public sports facilities, education, believe there is real opportunity to intensify
hotel, retail and residential. uses of sites here, both around the stadium
and at Pennington Flash.
OUR OBJECTIVES
Not Just a Sports Hub
Building on Our Nationally Recognisable
Brand We want to create something truly special
at LSV, by building the area’s reputation as
LSV is already a real asset, not just to a national brand for sporting excellence –
Leigh, but for the sub-region. We want but we’re clearly already much more than
to take this even further and help LSV just sports, and we want to continue to
become a brand of national significance. diversify the offer of LSV.
Given the proximity of LSV to Pennington Pennington Flash, Leigh.
Flash, we think the recreational nature of
this area shouldn’t be overlooked too, and
complements the offer of LSV as a whole.
Expand the Offer of Leigh Sports Village
We want to continue to build on these
excellent foundations with complementary
new uses, potentially including new sports
facilities and sports-related businesses.
Leigh Sports Village.
32 3303:07 BRIDGEWATER CANAL AMBITIONS
CONSERVATION AREA
Modern Development, Heritage Character
THE AREA
Clearly re-use of existing structures
The Bridgewater Canal Conservation Area is paramount here, mixing heritage
is clearly defined by its heritage as a late sensitive redevelopment with high-
19th century industrial centre. The area quality architecture. Whilst we expect
contains a large concentration of historic development to be residential-led, there’s
buildings located next to the canal – which also room for other innovative uses.
are predominantly large mills related to
Leigh’s silk and cotton textile industries.
Refurbishment work is on-going at Mather
Lane Mill and there are a number of other
exciting opportunities to be realised. Wapping Wharf, Bristol. Artist impression. ©MuseDevelopments
OUR OBJECTIVES
Provide Living Space to be Proud Of
Former mill buildings make excellent
living space – providing a mix of heritage
and character that simply cannot be
recreated in modern developments. We
will encourage and support the conversion
of mills for residential use. There are
opportunities of varying scales available,
from major mill conversions to smaller
complementary opportunities.
Encourage New and Interesting Uses
We also want to encourage alternative
uses of mill space, particularly on spacious
ground floors. There are a number of
opportunities for mixed-use development,
including commercial, creative or start-up
shared spaces.
Malt District ©Fender Katsalidis Architects and Oculus.
34 3503:08 LEIGH COMMERCE PARK AMBITIONS
THE AREA A Clear Identity
‘Leigh Commerce Park’ is presently made The area would clearly benefit from
up of several manufacturers, logistics a single homogenous identity for use
warehouses, office buildings and trade on hoardings, signage and marketing
outlets. There is an eclectic mix of national, collateral, including a website – all of which
international and start-up business space. would help promote further investment in
There are a number of sites available and the area.
the area benefits from close proximity to
the East Lancs Road, providing excellent Attracting Higher Value Industries
highway access across the North West. This location boasts excellent highway
OUR OBJECTIVES connectivity via the East Lancs Road, with
our strategic position between Liverpool
Modernise and Intensify Use and Manchester also strengthened by
being a short drive from Wigan rail hub,
There are a number of opportunity areas where HS2 will also call from 2027. We
that present a significant prospect to believe this area could genuinely provide a
intensify the level of development in this strong alternative offer for those looking to
area. We will also support a modernisation locate higher value industries, particularly
programme and help unlock sites where as city centres become increasingly
required. congested and more expensive to locate.
Improve Branding and Marketing It is also strategically located, being mid-
distance between Manchester, Liverpool
Presently, this area does not have a and Liverpool2 super container port.
collective name and is not marketed as
a single distinct district. We will support
businesses and agents to brand and GRENFOLD WAY
market as a collective, in order to enhance
the visibility of the area as a place to locate
businesses.
Quroum Business Park, Newcastle.
36 3703:09 NORTH LEIGH PARK AMBITIONS
THE AREA Remediated, Regenerated & Reconnected
North Leigh Park presents a major strategic We are clear that approved proposals will
opportunity to provide much needed provide not only the single biggest source
quality homes and will act as a catalyst of new homes in the borough, but also a
to further economic growth to the Wigan significant amount of new green space (47
Borough. The land is presently brownfield, acres). This is a clear departure from the
and approved proposals include space current state of the site.
for 1,800 homes, 51,000 square metres of
new employment space, approximately 19 The site will also allow new transport
acres of improved green infrastructure and infrastructure to connect up areas
a local centre for community use. previously under-served, and release
capacity on existing routes.
OUR OBJECTIVES
Unlock the Development Site ATHERTON ROAD
North Leigh Park. Artist impression.
Wigan Council are working to accelerate WESTLEIGH LANE
delivery of the site, and will invest £10m
for a link road joining the A578 Leigh Road
with A579 Atherleigh Way. This fantastic
example of public-private partnership
demonstrates the Borough’s commitment
to helping deliver new homes.
Provide High Quality Homes
Strong placemaking and high quality
residential will be the core drivers
of development here. This new
neighbourhood will have a buoyant mixed
tenure, providing homes for all.
©Anwyl Homes
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government to a particular region. OUR TOWN CENTRE PROGRAMME
Decisions made locally can better meet
the needs and aspirations of the people We already have a strong portfolio of
who live and work in the area. town centre activities and events that
support the economy, foster local pride
Wigan Council is a key player in Greater and strengthen the positive image of the
Manchester devolution. Wigan Council town. Highly successful events such as
will receive significant new powers over Armed Forces Day, Street Velodrome,
DELIVERY
its economic development and control Leigh 10k and Leigh Carnival promote
over billions of pounds of public funding distinctiveness and create a bustling
with the pioneering Greater Manchester urban vibrancy.
devolution deal.
We will encourage an enhanced
We want to put people at the centre of programme of popular and innovative
devolution. Allowing us more control events in the town centre, to build on the
over how we govern and spend locally successes we’re currently delivering.
will allow us to take great strides in
developing our people and the place Crowd Funding
We’ve identified three key mechanisms land owners and developers. We want to FUNDING they live. Crowdfunding is a way of raising finance
that will help us deliver our ambitious help foster new ideas, support business by asking a large number of people each
vision for Leigh; planning and help identify funding The funding landscape is continuously The Deal In Action Leigh
changing and our Business Investment for a small amount of money.
streams. With ambitions for new development
PARTNERSHIPS Team are well briefed on new and Until recently, financing a business,
Policy Frameworks emerging opportunities. Collaborating and regeneration, we are looking for
Working Together support from the private sector to help project or venture involved asking a few
with a number of independent people for large sums of money.
Both the Local Plan and Draft Greater organisations we aim to boost Leigh’s accelerate transformational change in
The wide and varied nature of the Manchester Spatial Framework (GMSF) the town centre.
opportunities identified in this Investment economy through business support. Crowdfunding switches this idea around,
identify Leigh as a major contributor to using the internet to talk to thousands – if
Framework will require strong liaison the future growth of Greater Manchester. Businesses of all sizes have benefited The public sector has invested heavily
with a number of external organisations. in Leigh Town Centre, however we are not millions – of potential funders. Sites
The GMSF is a joint plan to manage the from our guidance, from sole traders such as Spacehive allow a wide variety
We will continue to work in close supply of land for jobs and new homes to national companies with 1,000+ keen to work in partnership to support
communication with partner bodies the various opportunities outlined in this of civic projects to be funded in this way;
across Greater Manchester - ensuring employees. Whatever your interest, events, playgrounds, urban parks and
including GM Combined Authority, that we have the right land in the right whatever your size and whatever your Investment Framework.
Transport for Greater Manchester, GM even new public realm schemes.
places to deliver the homes and jobs we opportunity, contact us so we can work We can boost our impact by working in
Local Enterprise Partnership, GM Police, need up to 2035. with you to help unlock access to funding. We want to work with communities to
Network Rail, Merseytravel, Canal & partnership; recognising that both public
and private funding can only go so far come up with fresh ideas, and create and
River Trust, Homes & Communities Alongside this, the TfGM 2040 Transport We’ve also committed £5 million from improve spaces for everyone to enjoy.
Agency and Central Government Bodies. Strategy identifies the new infrastructure the 2017/18 budget towards regeneration on their own.
(such as roads, rail and Metrolink projects in Leigh. If we want to deliver the aspirations set
Creating the right conditions to networks) required going forwards.
encourage enterprise across all of Devolution out in this document and we want to www.wiganworks.com [The People] Where is the plan?
As such, consideration of overarching invest in local facilities and spaces that
the Character Areas will also require policy frameworks will provide the wider
us to work proactively with existing Devolution is the transfer of certain communities deserve, we need to work business@wigan.gov.uk
picture for how Leigh fits into a fast- powers and responsibilities from national together to make it happen.
businesses, prospective businesses, growing Manchester City Region. 01942 489190
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