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
There’s still time to have your say on plans to make Nelson more accessible
Pendle Borough Council is seeking your views on plans to make Nelson more accessible and safer for all, including pedestrians, cyclists and drivers. Accessible Nelson is one of seven projects part-funded by the £25m Nelson Town Deal – a 10-year plan for a brighter Nelson. Improvements may also be delivered as part of Lancashire County Council’s Levelling Up East Lancashire … Read More
Creating a greener, more accessible Nelson
Plans to make Nelson more accessible and safer for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers by improving traffic flow in the town are set to be unveiled. And Pendle Borough Council is encouraging anyone who lives, works, visits or studies in Nelson, to have their say on the proposals. Accessible Nelson is one of seven projects part-funded by the £25m Nelson … Read More
New traffic-free route unveiled in Nelson
A safe, traffic-free route for walkers and cyclists has been created between Nelson and Brierfield taking in Lomeshaye Industrial Estate, one of Pendle’s biggest employment sites. Called Pendle Water Bridleway, the brand-new route runs on both sides of Pendle Water, creating a loop. It has easy connections to the canal towpath at Clitheroe Road in Brierfield and Norfolk Street … Read More
£3.46 million bid for a greener, more accessible Nelson
A bid to make Nelson more accessible and safer for pedestrians and cyclists with improved traffic flow for drivers has got the green light from Pendle Council. On 21 July, the Council agreed to send the business case to the Government and ask for release of £3,463,952 of Towns Funding earmarked for the Accessible Nelson project. If the Government says … Read More
Have your say on exciting plans for Nelson town centre!
Do you live, work, visit or study in Nelson? We want to hear your views on new plans being developed for Nelson town centre. Councillor Nadeem Ahmed, Leader of Pendle Borough Council, said: “We’ve organised a drop-in session this Friday 18 March, 10am – 2pm, to encourage local people to have their say on plans for a more accessible Nelson. … Read More