Get involved in the future of Leigh Market

Get involved in the future of Leigh Market

Do you visit Leigh Market? What do you use it for? Can you help to shape its future?

These are a few of the questions in the latest survey launched by Wigan Council, in the next step of the exciting project to revitalise Leigh Market and make it ready for the future.

Councillor David Molyneux MBE, Leader of Wigan Council, said: “We are delivering a more than £11.5million investment project in Leigh right now, from plans to improve Civic Square, make the town centre more connected, improve the look and feel through shopfront grants, and of course the refurbishment of Leigh Market.

“By asking people who live, work, visit and shop in Leigh whether they use the market now, what they like about it, and what they would like to see in the future, we are aiming to finalise plans before works start next year.”

This consultation will help to guide the next stages of design work, 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. 

Coun Molyneux, added: “This exciting project will secure the future of Leigh Market, ensuing it is a sustainable and attractive destination for traders and customers.

’I’d really encourage everyone to get involved and have their say in the Leigh Market survey (external link) before it closes on 21st April.”

Leigh Market is open and trading at its current location for the rest of this year, with works not planned to start until 2026.

Once works start, the market will need to be moved from the current Hall for a number of months while the works are completed. Wigan Council is working closely with market traders on options for alternative locations during the works.

The market remains open for now so please visit it and continue to support local traders in Leigh.

The Leigh Regeneration Project is funded by government, following a successful bid by Wigan Council.