Since then, the council’s planning service has sought to work with the building’s owner, issuing an enforcement notice requiring the owner to reconstruct the building by January 2, 2026. According to the council, the owner was made aware of their responsibilities by local authority officers. In a statement, the council added: "The planning approval marks an important step in restoring a key gateway in Earlestown town centre, which is currently undergoing a landmark regeneration programme that includes bringing the much-loved Grade II listed Earlestown Town Hall brought back into use with the full internal refurbishment and building extension now underway. "Further investment is transforming the historic Market Square, featuring a new permanent canopy, with wider public realm improvements across the town centre." "The Earlestown regeneration scheme is a once in a generation opportunity and it is vital that we work alongside private owners to see the full benefits for the people of the town.”