Accessible and Vibrant Town Centres

The Levelling Up East Lancashire programme will deliver Accessible and Vibrant Town Centre projects in Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale.

The aim of each project is to improve town centre environments and public spaces, making walking and cycling journeys easier and safer, and enhancing places to promote outdoor dining and support the local economy.

Details for each of the Accessible and Vibrant Town Centre projects is available below.

 

More information about how the programme has been developed in partnership with local stakeholders, and a summary of feedback from the summer 2024 survey, is available here.

More about Accessible and Vibrant Town Centre projects

Manchester Road, Burnley - Accessible and Vibrant Town Centre project

Manchester Road, Burnley This project aims to provide an improved street environment along the route between Nelson Square and Red Lion Street. The proposals for Manchester Road will enhance the street environment and improve safety and accessibility for all road users. Plans include widening pavements and improving surfacing, providing better crossing facilities for people walking or cycling. Other changes include improved public spaces for people to spend time in and to support...

Nelson, Pendle - Accessible and Vibrant Town Centre project

Accessible Nelson, Pendle This project will revitalise key areas within Nelson Town Centre through the use of quality paving, new planting and the inclusion of sustainable travel infrastructure. The project aims to make Nelson a more attractive place to live, visit, shop, invest and enjoy. Improving the experience for all town centre users, making it more accessible and providing better public spaces for people to spend time in. Proposals start at the entrance into Nelson...

Bank Street, Rawtenstall - Accessible and Vibrant Town Centre project

Bank Street, Rawtenstall This project will include various improvements to streets and public spaces across Rawtenstall town centre, including Bank Street, Kay Street, Newchurch Road, and St. Mary’s Way. It aims to provide improved spaces for people to spend time in, to encourage more people to walk, cycle, wheel, and use public transport, and to create a more prosperous local economy.  At the northern end of Bank Street, there will be an upgraded crossing on Newchurch...