New Board wants your views on how £20m should be spent in Nelson

 

Under the new government the programme has been renamed and refocused, but the town will still receive £20m over the next 10 years.

It will focus on three key themes:

• Thriving places
• Stronger communities
• Taking back control.

Councillor Asjad Mahmood, Deputy Leader of Pendle Borough Council and Portfolio Holder for Economic Growth, Development and Regeneration, said: “Thank you to everyone who has helped to shape our plans so far.

“Following a short pause we’re now ready to move forward and we want to hear from you.

“This is a fresh opportunity for us to work together to ensure this investment has a real and lasting impact.

“Please tell us what you think Nelson needs most. This long-term funding allows us to focus on the town’s priorities and deliver real change.”

The Nelson Plan for Neighbourhoods team will be attending community events over the coming weeks to talk to residents and gather ideas.

Local people can also have their say online by completing a short survey https://forms.office.com/e/71SrXWuGvR

The survey will be open until Sunday 19 October.

Claire Bennett, CEO of Positive Action in the Community and Chair of Nelson Plan for Neighbourhoods Board, added: “We are so pleased that this vital funding will continue.

“Residents and businesses have worked closely with us in the past to identify priorities and I‘m delighted that we can now build on that foundation.

“Please take this opportunity to help us create a plan which is driven by our community, deliverable and will really benefit everyone who lives and works in Nelson.”

If anyone would like to find out more, please email pfn@pendle.gov.uk