Get Involved in the Future of Leigh

A new design for Leigh Civic Square has been published and Wigan Council is asking people who live in, work in or visit Leigh to get involved and share their thoughts.

This project is one part of a multi-million pound investment in Leigh town centre.

Councillor David Molyneux MBE, Leader of Wigan Council, said: “We were out and about earlier this year speaking to communities in Leigh about what they would like to see at Civic Square.

“There were lots of ideas from seating and lighting to make it safe and comfortable, space for play, fun and events, trees and planting, and ideas around reflecting our strong local story and heritage in Leigh.

“We’ve taken all that feedback into a draft design for the Square, and now we want to know what you think. Visit our consultation page to find out more and fill in a short survey. This closes on Sunday 15 December”

As part of this regeneration project, funded by the UK Government, Leigh Market is also set to undergo a major refurbishment.

The exact plans will be decided in the next stages of design work and in consultation with traders and the community, with vital works to the roof, heating, ventilation and lighting systems set to be included.

The works are also expected to include changes to the look and feel of the Hall, making it more attractive for traders and customers, and give it a new lease of life in the heart of the town centre. 

As part of this, the Market will need to be moved from the current Hall for a number of months while the works are completed. Works are not starting on site until early 2026, and the Council will be working closely with market traders on options for alternative locations during the works.

Find out more about this exciting project for Leigh on the Leigh Regeneration Project pages.