Last chance to give views on £55m Levelling Up scheme

Residents and stakeholders are being asked to share their views on proposals for the £55m Levelling Up East Lancashire programme before the plans are finalised.

The programme is made up of £5m funding from Lancashire County Council and an indicative allocation of £50m was given by Government in 2023 for investment in specific areas.

The council has been working with communities in Burnley, Hyndburn, Pendle and Rossendale to develop the detailed plans.

People across Lancashire are being asked to share their views on the proposals through a short online survey which closes on August 19. The survey is available at www.lancashire.gov.uk/EastLancsLUF

The funding will help deliver improvements to streets, town centres and public spaces to make them safer, more accessible and attractive places to spend time in. Upgrades to technology at junctions and bus stops will make public transport journeys faster and more reliable, and help people to access work, education, shops, services and green spaces.

The final plans will be submitted to Government later this year with work expected to start in 2025.

Drop in sessions will also be held at:

Burnley Library, Grimshaw Street on Monday July 29, between 3.30pm and 6.30pm
Nelson Library, Market Square on Wednesday August 7, between 3.30pm and 6.30pm
Rawtenstall Library, Queen’s Square on Thursday August 8, between 3.30pm and 6.30pm