Nelson Town Centre Masterplan

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Pendle Borough Council is seeking to appoint consultants to prepare a masterplan covering Nelson town centre taking into account, where relevant, adjoining housing and industrial areas. As the largest settlement in Pendle, the success of Nelson is key to the growth of the local economy. The masterplan should take into account the current strengths and weaknesses of the area, plus the existing strategies and investments in place informing future action priorities. The work needs to take a view on the retail market and the future role of Nelson. A new deliverable Vision and Masterplan is required so that investors can feel confident to invest and it will provide a sound understanding of the town’s potential. Building on the significant opportunities presented by the current transport investments on the M65, the expansion plans for the Lomeshaye Industrial Estate and new housing developments, the aim is to produce a Masterplan that will guide Nelson’s new economic future Keywords: Town Centre, Regeneration, Masterplan, Vision, Economic Development