Our main office, the Civic Centre in Leyland boasts ample space and facilities for external business and conference use.
Facilities
- 5 formal meeting and conference spaces with a multi purposed main room allowing for larger conference or networking events
- hybrid meetings accommodated
- dedicated conference and facilities co-ordinator
- informal meeting space
- free Wi-Fi
- state of the art presentation and audio visual equipment
- hearing loop available
- disability access
- prayer room
- refreshments available
- catering available on request
- peace garden.
Available rooms to book
There are 5 rooms in total that can be booked, alternatively the full suite can also be booked, subject to availability.
|
Room |
Theatre layout |
Boardroom layout |
U shape layout |
Classroom layout |
Banqueting layout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cross |
50 |
30 |
24 |
16 |
16 |
|
Shield |
130 |
40 |
30 |
48 |
80 |
|
Wheel |
50 |
30 |
24 |
16 |
16 |
|
Ribble |
N/A |
6 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Oaks |
N/A |
8 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Full suite (Cross, Shield and Wheel) |
200 |
60 |
48 |
60 |
120 |
Book a space
To book, please email bookings@southribble.gov.uk with your requirements.
Parking
Please note that from the 24 September 2025, parking charges will apply at the Civic Centre
Up to 1 hours: Free
Up to 4 hours: £4
Up to 8 hours £8
Overnight parking is not permitted
Civic Centre Parking – Summary
The rear car park at the Civic Centre is a pay‑and‑display car park. Free parking is only available for visitors attending official Council business.
Free parking is available for:
- members of the public attending Cabinet, Council, Planning, Licensing, Scrutiny, Standards or other committee meetings
- members of the Town Deal Board
- guests attending Remembrance Sunday or Mayoral events
- visitors with pre‑arranged appointments with Citizens Advice, DWP or Council teams (one hour free; longer stays must be agreed with the service being visited)
Visitors must enter their vehicle registration on arrival using the self‑service tablet via the facilities team.
Free parking is not available for:
- planning applicants and their agents
- licence holders, including taxi drivers
- consultants working for the Council
- observers at political group meetings
- bookers of the Conference Suite (parking can be purchased as part of the booking; charges resume at 8am for vehicles left overnight)