What we’re investing in
New and upgraded greenspaces and public realm
Improvements to public spaces and new planting will see the transformation of areas around the Town Hall and greener streets and spaces created in the town centre. Significant improvements are also planned for parks, greenspaces and highway and pedestrian connections.
Improving connections to Morley train station
We will improve pedestrian and traffic routes to the station, a critical gateway to the town centre, via Station Road. This will improve safety and create a clear route to the town centre for locals and visitors.
Morley Adult Learning and Skills Centre
We are establishing a new Adult Learning and Skills Centre in Morley, working with Luminate Education Group. The new Skills Centre will occupy the former St Mary’s in the Wood Church on Commercial Street. This will see a real boost in new skills, jobs and opportunities and increased footfall to Morley.
Morley Town Hall refurbishment
We will refurbish this historic listed building, bringing more events and activities to Morley. The refurbishment will focus on: improving the Alexandra concert hall, the key cultural asset within the building; introducing a new cafe/bar; improving accessibility throughout the building, and opening the frontage of the building, creating a focal point at the heart of Morley.
Improving heritage buildings
Through the Heritage Investment Programme, grants will be offered to building owners to invest in shop fronts and restore heritage buildings all around Morley.
The fund will also support work to bring other vacant heritage properties back into use.
Read more details about these projects in our Morley Town Investment plan.
How we decided on these projects
We formed the Morley Town Deal Board to help us decide how to invest the money. The board comprises of the private sector, residents, local businesses, voluntary organisations, Leeds City councillors, Morley Town councillors, and the MP for Morley.
Together with the Morley Town Deal Board, we led a consultation exercise open to residents and other stakeholders. All results of the project consultations are included on our Morley Town Deal website: Have Your Say Today - Morley Town Deal - Commonplace
When work will start
We’ve already started work on some of these projects while others are longer term. Business cases were all approved by Central Government and design and development work has nearly completed. Public consultations for projects have been undertaken and all schemes will be into construction by the end of 2025. All projects will be completed by the end of 2026.
Keep up to date with the latest news by subscribing to our website: Have Your Say Today - Morley Town Deal - Commonplace
Or by emailing the team on morleytowndeal@leeds.gov.uk
