Housing plan for Leyland factory outlined as part of town’s £38m transformation

“As part of our commitment to fostering community engagement, we will collaborate with local community groups, schools and colleges throughout the development process. Together we aim to create not just homes, but a vibrant, connected community.”

Once completed, the Business Hub will overlook the newly developed town square and provide space for start-ups, learning, events and commercial use, as well as a café for informal meetings. There will also be new offices, additional residential units and enhanced public space improvements.

Meanwhile, plans for the market include the addition of outdoor stalls that will surround the structure and connect directly to the new market square. The interior of the existing market building will be renovated to update branding and signage and replace the roof.

Councilor Jacky Alty, leader of South Ribble Borough Council, said: “We have already made significant progress with the council deal and in 2025 work will intensify and people will start to see some of our new buildings, our affordable homes and our new. business hub, get together.

“This is a really exciting time for Leyland, it’s a unique investment and I hope everyone can join me in looking forward to the finished product which will allow Leyland to thrive as a vibrant town center for generations to come.”

The Leyland Town Deal project is expected to be completed in 2026 and an update on the appointment of the contractor for the wider development works is expected in the new year.

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