6.1 C
Lancashire
Sunday, December 8, 2024

Pendle receives Levelling Up investment towards public transport, walking and cycling

Announced this week, Pendle is to gain investment from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund to improve travel in the area by making it safer and greener.

“This is such good news,” said Councillor Nadeem Ahmed, Leader of Pendle Borough Council.

“Pendle’s share of a £50 million pot for Lancashire will focus on public transport, cycling and walking,” he explained.

The funding will help deliver: 

  • Changes to local streets, paths and open spaces to make local trips easier by walking and cycling
  • Faster and more reliable public transport to get people to work, school and college, to shops, local services and green spaces 
  • Less reliance on our cars for local journeys 
  • Improved road safety in local areas. 

County Councillor Phillippa Williamson, Leader of Lancashire County Council, said: “This funding is a welcome boost for our county. 

“A huge amount of work was carried out to identify the areas that would benefit the most from this Levelling Up Fund and it will make a real and positive difference to local communities. 

“It will be invested in developing a range of complementary projects that, when linked together, will significantly improve the quality of life and opportunities for people in Pendle and across the county.”

The plan is for the various schemes to be finished by late 2025. 

spot_imgspot_img

Latest

How Technology is Transforming Philanthropy

Technology has revolutionised nearly every aspect of modern life,...

MarketsCo.com Review Delves into Brokerage Services and Features

MarketsCo is a brokerage firm that offers a broad...

Lime Licensing & FSB Unite to Expand Small Business Growth

Lime Licensing Group, a trusted expert in franchise consultancy...

Burj Khalifa Illuminates with New RGBW Lighting Upgrade

Revolutionary lighting system unveiled for global icon First...
spot_img

Subscribe to our newsletter

Business Lancashire will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you and to provide updates and marketing.

Don't miss

Lime Licensing & FSB Unite to Expand Small Business Growth

Lime Licensing Group, a trusted expert in franchise consultancy...

MarketsCo.com Review Delves into Brokerage Services and Features

MarketsCo is a brokerage firm that offers a broad...

How Technology is Transforming Philanthropy

Technology has revolutionised nearly every aspect of modern life,...

More News

Cartime to open used car dealership near Burnley

Established North West used car group Cartime is opening an automotive supermarket in Nelson. The Cartime used car dealership will be located on Lomeshaye Industrial...

Bus service improvements due thanks to £27 million funding for Lancashire

Lancashire has been handed £27 million to fund further improvements to bus services across the county. The money is part of £1 billion package from...

TPE gives customers option to change travel plans as freezing temperatures forecast

TransPennine Express customers will be able to use tickets bought for this evening or tomorrow on Wednesday instead if they wish to change their...