Restoration facelift plans for Cheapside site

Morley Conservative Club is hoping to restore some of its historic charm, with plans submitted to Leeds City Council for a significant facelift of its Cheapside premises.

- by Dennis Morton

The proposals focus on repairing and reinstating original shopfronts, re-roofing the building, and redecorating doors and windows. New security shutters and gates are also planned as part of the works.

The club, based in the Cheapside building at Morley Bottoms and originally built in 1899, hopes to reverse what it describes as “a detrimental impact on the historic proportions of the shopfronts.” The plans include uncovering ghosted, sign-written gold and black signage on the building’s facade.