The centre was refurbished in 1995, during which the lower floor of the former Co-Operative Department Store was transformed into the Ainsworth Mall.

[11][12] A local newspaper, the Lancashire Telegraph, launched a campaign in June 2002 to have the square bulldozed, which drew attention from the public.

[13][14] In October 2003, the centre’s then owners, Reit Asset Management, announced plans for the redevelopment of square.

[20][21][22] In August of that year, progress on the redevelopment of the shopping centre was criticised by local business owners.

[23][24][25] New contractors, (Taylor Woodrow), were appointed in September 2008 by the shopping centre owners.