Reeves hails mill revamp as think tank urges 'moderate' tax rises

Chancellor of the Exchequer and Labour MP for Leeds West and Pudsey Rachel Reeves visited Springfield Mills in Farsley to see the progress on a new development being built for growing businesses.

- by Charles Brown

It comprises eight new hybrid units being constructed to help fulfil the demand from local and regional commercial enterprises, increasingly looking for modern and flexible spaces to suit their evolving needs.

The units each consist of a ground-floor workshop and first-floor office space with dedicated parking.

The attractive units will fit seamlessly into the mill site, incorporating a mix of traditional and modern design, and include many energy-saving measures.

Following her visit on Tuesday, Mrs Reeves said: “It was a pleasure to visit Springfield Mills and see the work they're doing to expand their units.