Proactively Tackling Antisocial Behaviour
Local businesses and Greater Manchester Police reduced antisocial behaviour in Leigh town centre by 15% through a collaborative initiative.
23rd March 2023
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Wigan Council fails to secure £11 million for Leigh with unpopular bid
Wigan Council’s £11 million Levelling-up bid for Leigh has been rejected. The bid failed to gain the support of residents, local businesses and the MP and was submitted despite strong opposition.
19th January 2023
Kids Eat Free
Kids Eat Free is a campaign put together by the businesses of Leigh in order to help families over Christmas. As the cost-of-living crisis continues, cafes, pubs and restaurants in Leigh are providing free kids meals.
15th December 2022
The Energy Crisis Impact
Case study: A local co-working space will see a 450% rise in electricity costs in under 12 months, despite implementing measures to save 30% of their energy usage.
7th December 2022
Research aims to boost Leigh's nightlife
Leigh Means Business and the University of Salford have teamed up to undertake research that aims to improve the nightlife within Leigh town centre.
13th October 2022
Wigan Council Levelling Up Fund Consultation Leigh Bid Feedback
The £11 million levelling-up bid has been submitted by Wigan council, despite lack of public support. In a news article the council have claimed the outcome of their on-line consultation was "42% positive". They have not produced a report on the consultation, but all 1,295 responses are public. We've compiled this data to get a true understanding of public sentiment towards the submitted bit and the results are striking.
5th August 2022
Leigh is about to miss out on £20million
Wigan Council have published their proposals for the Levelling Up Fund bid but fail to deliver any meaningful change.
21st June 2022
Leigh Means Business CIC to regenerate Leigh Town Centre
The regeneration community interest company has laid out plans to uplift the former mining town, Leigh with a comprehensive package of works aimed to be the catalyst for growth in the town centre.
27th February 2022