| Large signs have been put up around Pendle Rise in Nelson town centre to show the exciting plans for the site and promote the retailers currently based there.
Pendle Borough Council took ownership of the dated 1960s centre in June as part of its plans to revitalise the town. It was bought using Nelson Town Deal funding which is supporting improvements across Nelson through regeneration, improving skills and access to leisure facilities. “It’s key to our redevelopment of Nelson town centre,” said Councillor Asjad Mahmood, Leader of Pendle Borough Council. “Now that we own the site, we can forge ahead with our plans to radically improve the area by creating a much stronger retail offer for Pendle people. “Our plan is to demolish Pendle Rise and redevelop the site but for now it’s still open for business!” Councillor Asjad Mahmood, Leader of Pendle Borough Council Transforming the town centre will see high profile and long-term vacant and under-used buildings brought back into use for commercial purposes. The Council is working closely with tenants to minimise any uncertainty and disruption and maintain footfall in the Centre whilst it remains open. It aims to find new shop units in Nelson town centre for everyone who wants to continue in the town. Councillor Mahmood added: “I’ve lived in Nelson for most of my life and have been coming into the shopping centre and indoor market since I was a child, so I have known many of the businesses for a long time. “It is so important that Pendle Rise retailers are part of our ambitious plans to make Nelson a place with a brighter future!” Councillor Asjad Mahmood, Leader, with Khalid Mahmood from Shoe Island Plans for the new complex include developing a major new food store, nine modern retail units with attractive frontages, car parking and landscaping. Businesses currently in Pendle Rise shopping centre:
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| For further information please contact: Alice Barnett, Communications Manager, Pendle Council, Town Hall, Market Street, Nelson, BB9 7LG
Tel: 01282 661977 |
Brighter future for Nelson is celebrated in the town
