Leyland Town Deal gears up for the new year

On the 13 January 2025 South Ribble Borough Council will officially hand over the former Iddons Factory site off Quin Street in Leyland to Tyson Construction, marking the beginning of a key phase of the multi-million-pound Leyland Town Deal project. Tyson Construction has been appointed to deliver the 22-unit residential development on Quin Street, alongside a new public car park.  

Councillor Jacky Alty, Leader of South Ribble Borough Council said, “Already we have made significant progress with the Town Deal and in 2025 work will ramp up, and people will start to see some of our new buildings, our affordable homes, and our new business hub, come together.

“It’s a really exciting time for Leyland, it’s a once in a lifetime investment and I hope everyone can join me in looking forward to the finish product which will allow Leyland to thrive as a bustling town centre for generations to come.”

Jeremy Whittle, Managing Director from Tyson Construction said, “We are delighted to embark on this exciting, transformational project—our second housing project in partnership with South Ribble Borough Council. This initiative will deliver 22 new townhouses and apartments featuring Air Source Heat Pumps, ensuring optimal energy efficiency and sustainability.

“As part of our commitment to fostering community engagement, we will collaborate with local community groups, schools, and colleges throughout the development process. Together, we aim to create not just homes, but a vibrant, connected community”.

As part of the wider Leyland Town Deal works, Leyland Market has already been relocated ahead of the planned refurbishment of the existing building.

An update on the appointment of the contractor for the wider development works will be provided in the new year. These works will include:

• The creation of a new Business Hub, which will overlook a newly developed town square and provide space for start-ups, learning, events, and commercial use, along with a café for informal meetings.
• The construction of new offices, further residential units, and enhanced public realm improvements.
• The refurbishment of the market building,
  • Addition of new external stalls that will wrap around the structure and directly connect to the new market square.
  • The interior of the existing market building will be refurbished to update the branding and signage for the stalls and central stalls will be upgraded.
  • The existing market hall structure will be refurbished while retaining the internal historic building structure (formerly a Leyland Motors building), and the long-term problematic roof will be replaced with a new sustainable structure.

The Leyland Town Deal project is scheduled to be complete in 2026.