Leeds City Council has authorised expenditure to refurbish and repair the clock tower and install it in the recently opened Netherfield Road Car Park.

The clock has been in storage since Councillor Latty, ward member for Guiseley and Rawdon, campaigned to save the clock when the factory was demolished in 2006. He was there to see it handed over for refurbishment this week to Smith of Derby, the clock's original manufacturer.

With the recent opening of the new car park it was agreed that the repaired clock tower should be placed here to create a landmark to guide people towards this new facility. It will take pride of place on a 36ft high purpose built tower and is expected to be unveiled to the public in March next year.

Councillor Graham Latty (Cons, Guiseley & Rawdon Ward) said:
"This scheme will create a striking landmark for the town and a permanent link to its industrial past. We are now taking one step closer to completion with the refurbishment of this much valued clock. I am delighted to have been involved in this project and I am very happy that we are pressing ahead towards completing the works."

"The clock tower will help the new car park to stand out, and I am sure that the people of Guiseley will be happy that we are now well on the way towards reinstating it. I look forward to seeing it back in place in the town in the future."