A start date has been set for work on Nelson’s flagship regeneration project marking a major milestone in the transformation of the town centre. Pendle Rise Shopping Centre has now closed and work on the ageing 1960s building will start in December with the demolition completed by spring. The development of the new complex will begin shortly after. Supported by … Read More
Plans to revitalise Nelson town centre moving forward
Pendle Borough Council’s ambitious plans to regenerate Nelson town centre are moving forward. The Council acquired Pendle Rise shopping centre in June 2024 to revitalise the town through Nelson Town Deal government funding. Plans for the new retail complex include a major store, nine modern retail units with attractive frontages, car parking for over 150 cars and landscaping. The internal … Read More
Work to make Nelson’s roads more accessible and safer to start soon
Seven locations in Nelson are set to be upgraded to make them more accessible and safer for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers. Pendle Borough Council and Lancashire County Council will improve traffic flow and introduce better walking and cycling opportunities. Lancashire County Council has started preparation ahead of an expected start date in May 2025 for the first scheme. The start … Read More
Another Nelson business takes advantage of grant
There are still grants available for Nelson businesses as part of the Nelson Town Deal. One such business that has already benefitted from a grant is Agenda Boxes & Packaging Ltd who received a grant of £32,000 towards a new CAD machine and to concrete the yard at their premises on Clayton Street to make it more useable. The grant … Read More
A new future underway for Pendle Rise Shopping Centre
“Plans for Pendle Rise Shopping Centre in Nelson are reaching the next important stage,” announced Councillor Asjad Mahmood, Leader of Pendle Borough Council. The Council took ownership of the dated 1960s centre in June 2024 as part of its plans to revitalise the town through Nelson Town Deal government funding. Plans for the new retail complex include a major store, … Read More
VIPs visit Pendle YES Hub
The services provided by Pendle YES Hub have been showcased to the High Sheriff of Lancashire and the Mayor of Pendle. Helen Bingley OBE JP DL and Councillor Mohammad Aslam received a first-hand glimpse of the work done at the Hub at its base in Nelson. The Youth Employment and Support (YES) Hub provides help and advice to young … Read More
Nelson business receives grant from Nelson Town Deal
A Nelson business has received a grant of £59,000 from the Nelson Town Deal. Clarkson Coatings Ltd, on Lomeshaye Industrial Estate, has used the funds from the Business Resilience and Growth Project from Pendle Borough Council to buy a new laminator and create nine new full-time jobs. The company is a processor and supplier of flame-retardant treatments for upholstery fabrics. … Read More
Young woman secures employment thanks to Pendle YES Hub
A young woman who has suffered with her mental health has now secured herself employment, thanks to Pendle YES Hub. Ammaarah Sajad was referred to the Hub in July 2024 by her work coach from the Job Centre. She had recently recovered from a difficult time with her mental health and was ready to devise a routine and become involved … Read More
Young man secures job thanks to Pendle YES Hub
After struggling with anxiety and social skills, a young Pendle man has now secured a job as a trainee engineer thanks to Pendle YES Hub. The Hub, managed by Active Lancashire and Positive Action in the Community on behalf of Pendle Borough Council, offers free support and training to 16–24-year-olds to help them gain employment. Harrison Oakley was referred by … Read More
Pendle YES Hub helps man secure employment
A young Pendle man has secured full-time employment thanks to support from the YES Hub! The Hub, managed by Active Lancashire and Positive Action in the Community on behalf of Pendle Borough Council, offers free support and training to 16–24-year-olds to help them gain employment. Shaun Kelly was referred to Pendle YES Hub in Nelson in 2022, by his … Read More