The local plans, investments and decisions worth following.
3 selected records checked against official sources. A plan is not a completed project; each record shows the stage its source establishes.
Leigh
Leigh Civic Square renewal
Improvement works were complete ahead of a planned public unveiling, with new surfaces, seating and lighting.
Works completed; unveiling announced · evidence dated 2026-09-07
Responsible body: Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
What the source says: The linked public record supports this project’s location, scope and stated stage; promised benefits are not measured outcomes.
Next thing to establish: What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Area covered
- Named location verified; a current ward boundary match and the extent of benefits have not been verified. No ward-level outcome is inferred.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
New and improved Civic Square set to be unveiled in Leigh →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Use Leigh’s renewed square beyond special events →
Target support where disadvantages overlap →
How to track delivery →Leigh
Leigh Market refurbishment
Refurbishment of the market building was planned for 2027 alongside shopfront improvements.
Planned refurbishment; not complete · source does not state a status date
Responsible body: Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
What the source says: The linked public record supports this project’s location, scope and stated stage; promised benefits are not measured outcomes.
Next thing to establish: What dated decision or progress report confirms the current stage?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Area covered
- Named location verified; a current ward boundary match and the extent of benefits have not been verified. No ward-level outcome is inferred.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Leigh Regeneration Project →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
- Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Leigh Market still needs building work →
Maintain local trade while major sites change →
Connect local skills to local opportunities →
How to track delivery →Wigan town centre
Fettlers at the former Galleries
The council and Cityheart are redeveloping the former shopping centre for homes, workspaces, hospitality and leisure.
Regeneration programme; individual completion stages not verified · source does not state a status date
Responsible body: Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
What the source says: The linked public record supports this project’s location, scope and stated stage; promised benefits are not measured outcomes.
Next thing to establish: What dated decision or progress report confirms the current stage?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Area covered
- Named location verified; a current ward boundary match and the extent of benefits have not been verified. No ward-level outcome is inferred.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
The Galleries redevelopment →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
- Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Give Wigan’s centre more reasons for repeat visits →
Maintain local trade while major sites change →
Make room for homes people can afford →
Connect local skills to local opportunities →
Target support where disadvantages overlap →
How to track delivery →