Work has begun on a regeneration project aimed at improving Morley town centre and supporting economic growth.
Part of the Morley Town Deal, the £1.1m public realm scheme will focus on the pedestrianised area of Queen Street and Commercial Street, making the town more attractive, accessible and welcoming to residents, businesses and visitors.
Councillor James Lewis, leader of Leeds 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.”
Take a look at these nine pictures showing work getting under way.
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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. | Yorkshire Evening Post
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Photographs show works in Morley town centre has begun. | Yorkshire Evening Post
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The scheme is funded through the Government’s Local Regeneration Funding programme and backed by Leeds City Council. | Yorkshire Evening Post
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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. | Yorkshire Evening Post
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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. | Yorkshire Evening Post
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Following a competitive process, construction company CR Reynolds Ltd has been appointed to deliver the scheme. | Yorkshire Evening Post