Accrington town centre masterplan set to be approved

2:42pm Thursday 17th July 2008

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AMBITIOUS plans to transform Accrington, which detail the next 15 years of development for the town, are set to be approved.

Proposals include improving public spaces, shopping, business, transport routes, parking and other aspects of the central area.

Hyndburn Council’s Accrington town centre “masterplan” was revealed by the Lancashire Telegraph in January.

Since then the options have been available for the public to comment upon as part of a consultation period.

Manchester-based planners URBED have come up with a range of proposals that will shape developments in the town.

Among the recommendations are plans to: • Extend the Arndale Centre to create larger shops and to attract larger retailers into the town.

• Create a better quality town centre by refurbishing the town hall and market hall as well as improving the spaces around these buildings.

• Restore the Victorian arcade off Church Street and introduce new cafes and restaurants.

• Develop the current bus station site in Peel Street as a market square for public events and an outdoor market.