Leeds City Council unveil £1.1m plans to revamp public spaces in Morley town centre
Major works are set to start in Morley town centre
Plans to revamp Morley town centre have been unveiled by Leeds City Council.
Part of the Morley Town Deal, the £1.1 million public realm scheme aims to make improvements to the town centre and build economic growth.
Funded through the Government’s Local Regeneration Funding programme and backed by Leeds City Council, the programme will invest in the Queen Street pedestrianised area and Commercial Street to make the town more attractive, accessible and welcoming to residents, businesses and visitors.
Councillor James Lewis, leader of the City Council, said: “The start of the public realm work in Morley town centre marks the culmination of years of planning and public consultation to deliver an improved town centre experience for all.
“The planned changes to the pedestrian area on Queen Street and the highway works on Commercial Street will not only make the area more visually appealing but will also have practical benefits in terms of accessibility and safety.
“This work is only the start of the planned improvements for the town, with three further schemes along Station Road, Queen Street North and Town Square scheduled to be delivered over the next six months.”
The scheme will include upgrading the public spaces with additional seating and planting, improving accessibility and creating a more attractive town centre environment that supports future investment and increased footfall.
Following a competitive process, construction company CR Reynolds Ltd has been appointed to deliver the scheme.
Construction is currently expected to begin later in October 2026, with completion targeted for early 2027.
Importantly, Morley town centre will remain open for business throughout the works and shops, pubs, cafes, restaurants and other businesses will continue trading.
Chair of the Morley Town Deal, Gerald Jennings, said: “The Morley Town Deal set out with the aspiration to create education and career opportunities, improve the town centre experience and build economic growth.
“These public realm improvements, together with the work to rejuvenate the Town Hall and deliver a new learning and skills centre, continue to deliver on that aspiration and help Morley be one of the best places in Leeds to live, learn, work, trade and visit.
“While there may be some temporary disruption during the work, I encourage everyone to continue to use the town centre as normal and support Morley’s incredible range of local businesses in the usual way.”
Work to deliver the scheme has been carefully phased to minimise disruption, and there will be clear signage and regular communications on progress. The council and contractor will also work closely with local businesses to minimise its impact wherever possible.
The Morley Town Deal forms a key part of wider regeneration projects across south Leeds - including the Elland Road masterplan and the Holbeck–Wortley Triangle.