Colne Market to stay open until Christmas

 

In the meantime, the former Poundland, which is in Hartley Square, is being adapted to create a temporary market hall.

Shaw’s Greengrocers – VEG-IT and Michael’s Butchers & Farm Shop will move to Richmonds Court opposite the Market.

And Granny’s Kitchen will move to The Fun House on Dockray Street which was formerly Earnies.

Councillor Asjad Mahmood, Leader of Pendle Borough Council, said: “Work to transform the market will start in January next year.

“This means that traders can get ready for Christmas - one of their busiest times of year!

“If any charities would like to have a stall at the Market in the run up to the festive period to raise funds, then please get in touch.

“Contact Steven Reed, Markets Manager, by emailing steven.reed@liberata.com”

Councillor Asjad Mahmood, Leader of Pendle Borough Council and Councillor David Whipp, Deputy Leader of Pendle Borough Council and Chair of the Colne Market Hall Working Group 

The plans to transform Colne Market Hall creating an improved space for traders and shoppers with apartments above have been submitted to Pendle Borough Council.

A public consultation is underway until Friday (20 October), giving people an opportunity to have their say on the plans before the Council reviews the planning application.

Designs are available to view on the website www.pendle.gov.uk

Click on Planning and Building Control and choose How to view and comment on planning applications. Search for the application using the reference 23/0601/FUL

The application can also be viewed at Colne Library and during office hours at Number One Market Street in Nelson, BB9 7LJ - opposite Nelson Town Hall.

The £4.8m development, which includes £3m from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund, will create a brighter and more modern market hall.

An attractive outside area will allow more space for events and there will be a food hall, greengrocers and small retail and trading space at the front.

Upstairs nine existing apartments will be refurbished to modern living standards and the existing café will move downstairs to create two additonal apartments.

Councillor David, Whipp, Deputy Leader of Pendle Borough Council and Chair of the Colne Market Working Group, said: “The work is a key part of reinvigorating Colne to attract more people into the town centre, boosting the day and night-time economy.

“Now’s the time to have a look at the plans and have your say.”