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
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
Pendle Rise is still open for business
Nelson town centre shoppers are being reminded that Pendle Rise shopping centre is still open for business. Pendle Borough Council took ownership of the dated 1960s Centre in June as part of its plans to revitalise the town. Council Leader Councillor Asjad Mahmood said: “Pendle Rise shopping centre was bought using Nelson Town Deal funding. “It’s key to our ambitious … Read More
Pendle Borough Council now owns Pendle Rise Shopping Centre
Today, Thursday 20 June, Pendle Borough Council took ownership of Pendle Rise Shopping Centre in Nelson. The Council bought the dated 1960s Centre as part of its plans to revitalise the town. Pendle Rise Pendle Rise Shopping Centre, Nelson Rose Rouse, Chief Executive of Pendle Borough Council, said: “We’re delighted we now own Pendle Rise – it’s key to our … Read More
Give your views on major planning application for Pendle Rise Shopping Centre site
Plans to transform the Pendle Rise Shopping Centre site have been submitted and local people, businesses and organisations have until Friday 26 May to comment on them. The planning application has been put forward by Penbrook – a new joint venture company between Pendle Borough Council and our development partner Brookhouse. Plans include demolishing the dated 1960s shopping centre to … Read More
Revitalising Nelson – next steps for Pendle Rise and Trafalgar House
“Exciting plans to revitalise Nelson are moving forward,” announced Councillor Nadeem Ahmed, Leader of Pendle Borough Council. Revitalising Nelson is one of seven projects in the £25 million Nelson Town Deal with investment from the Government’s Towns Fund. The Nelson Town Deal Board gave the go ahead to proposals on 6 January and project plans are now going to the … Read More
Councillors agree to Compulsory Purchase Pendle Rise Shopping Centre
Councillors have passed a resolution which means that Pendle Borough Council can move towards issuing a Compulsory Purchase Order to buy Pendle Rise shopping centre. This means the site, which forms a central part of the transformation of Nelson town centre, could be redeveloped with new shopping facilities, car parking and improved public spaces to support the regeneration of the … Read More
Consultation underway on future of historic Trafalgar House in Nelson
A consultation on the future of a historic building in the heart of Nelson town centre is now underway and Pendle Borough Council wants to hear from you! Trafalgar House, which is on Market Street next to Nelson Town Hall, was recently bought by the Council. Photo: Trafalgar House, Nelson Originally built as the Nelson Technical School and more recently … Read More