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Published on March 10, 2023 at 8:48 am
A ‘Masterplan for Improvements’ at Whitaker Park is being drafted – and stakeholders are looking for nearby residents to have their say on the changes they’d like to see.
Rossendale Borough Council are working alongside Community Interest Company Proffitts – Investing in Communities and several local community groups including The Friends of Whitaker Park, The Whitaker Park Museum, Civic Pride Rossendale, The Rossendale Leisure Trust, and Incredible Edible Rossendale on a project to improve Whitaker Park in Rawtenstall.
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Published on February 13, 2023 at 11:27 am
RESIDENTS have until March 13 to have their say on how they would like to see Haslingden Market developed.
Rossendale Borough Council has secured £300,000 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and added a further £200,000 of council money to invest in the market off Blackburn Road.
A simple online questionnaire has been launched and residents are being asked to fill it in.
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Published on October 20, 2022 at 11:18 am
THE stunning transformation of one of Bacup’s most iconic building was heralded as a huge success story as it was officially opened.
The Grade II Listed Lancashire and Yorkshire Bank on the corner of Market Street and Union Street, has always stood out in the town centre with its gothic tower, church-style window and quirky gargoyles.
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Published on November 11, 2021 at 4:01 pm
Exciting plans to improve the town square area in Rawtenstall have been confirmed with an on-site start expected mid November.
The scheme will see a much-improved area with new parks and garden space and a dedicated events area created. The plans follow on from the council’s earlier decision not to progress with future phases of Spinning Point in order to create a new public area.
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Published on August 3, 2017 at 4:37 pm
Following a meeting of the Bacup THI board this week, the chair of the Board, Councillor Andy MacNae made the following statement:
“The THI public realm scheme is facing uncertainty after Lancashire County Council has been unable to confirm that the project will receive its support. The THI board has confirmed its support for scheme, which has been tweaked following recent public feedback including the public meeting.
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Published on July 25, 2017 at 4:29 pm
Spinning Point, the multimillion pound redevelopment of Rawtenstall town centre has won a prestigious award.
You can read all about the award here.
Welcoming the news, Councillor Andy MacNae, Portfolio Holder for Regeneration, Leisure and Tourism, said:
“This is brilliant news and shows the progress being made to redevelop the area.
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Published on June 29, 2017 at 3:47 pm
A new computer generated image of what Bacup town centre could like in the future has been released.
The image shows what the proposed public realm improvement scheme for St James Square will look like from the view of a pedestrian.
The Bacup Townscape Heritage Initiative is a £2m investment in the town to restore its historic character.
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Published on June 19, 2017 at 3:08 pm
The board overseeing the Bacup Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) has announced plans for the next phase of engagement on the £2m scheme.
As part of the conditions of the THI funding, a public realm improvement scheme is required.
It means changes to the road layout to make the town centre easier to use for pedestrians.
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Published on February 24, 2016 at 10:13 am
Members of the Rossendale Together Barnfield Joint Venture Partnership Board have welcomed news that plans to redevelop Rawtenstall town centre have been approved.
Councillor Alyson Barnes, Chair of the RTB Partnership and Leader of the Council, said: “I am pleased the scheme has been given planning permission. We listened to people and now I believe these plans are the right mix of preserving the area’s heritage as well as creating a vibrant town centre.
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Published on February 17, 2016 at 10:51 am
Rossendale Borough Council is working with local community groups and Newground to revitalise Stubbylee and the Moorlands Park, Bacup.
The Council has been formulating the masterplan for Stubbylee with the Park’s Friends Group, Bacup Pride, Newground, Stubbylee Community Greenhouses and local ward Councillors, to come up with a prosperous plan for this wonderful community asset.
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