Wilson Mason Architects has welcomed the latest milestone in the delivery of a major town centre regeneration scheme in Lancashire.
The Leyland Town Deal projects will deliver a refurbished Leyland Market, new market square, new commercial premises and affordable housing.
It aims to revitalise key areas of the town centre, enhance public spaces and support economic growth, ensuring Leyland remains a vibrant and attractive place to live, work and visit.
Our team has worked closely with South Ribble Borough Council on the Leyland Town Deal, developing proposals that will create a more vibrant, welcoming and commercially active town centre.
The first phase of the project will deliver a wide range of affordable homes on Quin Street in the town centre with the new homes soon to be finished internally by contractor Tyson Construction.
A new central carpark is formed with the roads beginning to take shape and works on the pedestrian footbridge are currently underway.
Eric Wright Construction is progressing works on the Leyland Market refurbishment, new civic square, and commercial units. Progress to date includes service isolations and site preparation and, in the Market, internal finishes and windows have been stripped out ready for the roof to be replaced.
The scale and impact of activity on site was showcased during a visit from a representative from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), a key funder of the project, who joined project partners for a guided tour of the works currently underway.
The visit provided an opportunity to demonstrate progress, discuss next phases, and highlight the benefits the Town Deal investment will bring to Leyland and its residents.
James Potter, partner architect at Wilson Mason Architects, said: “Seeing progress on site is always an important moment in the life of a project, and it is especially significant in Leyland as the Town Deal moves from planning and preparation into visible delivery. The start of works on the commercial elements is a major milestone and reflects the ambition behind the wider regeneration vision.
“These new commercial spaces, together with the market square and public realm improvements, will help create a stronger town centre experience for businesses, residents and visitors alike, delivering long-term economic benefits for Leyland.”
Councillor Matthew Tomlinson, Leader of South Ribble Borough Council said, “I’m extremely pleased with the progress being made on the Leyland Town Deal works. This is a truly transformative project for our town, and it’s something we’re immensely proud to be delivering for our communities.
“As well as revitalising key areas of the town centre, the scheme will provide much‑needed affordable homes for local people, which will be owned and managed by the council.”
Works on the project will continue over the coming months with further updates to be shared as the programme moves into its next stages. Read more about our role in the Leyland Town Deal project.