Bacup Market , Rossendale Council, p Viva PR

The scheme is one of Rossendale's Levelling Up Fund projects. Credit: via Viva PR

Bacup pushes on with £8.3m market redevelopment  

Rossendale Council has unveiled fresh designs for the project, which is aimed at reversing declining footfall in the town centre. 

The concept design for the £8.3m redevelopment of Bacup Market and Union Street has been signed off by the council ahead of a period of public consultation. 

The next steps will be the submission of a planning application and the appointment of an operator. All being well, the council hopes to be on site early next year. 

Plans for the market – to be called Temple Court – include the construction of a two-storey market hall offering local produce, crafts, and food and drink on the ground floor.

A cycle hub and makers’ spaces will be located on the upper floor of the scheme, which is one of Rossendale’s Levelling Up Fund projects. 

The vision was drawn up by Market Curators, and developed and finalised by Frank Whittle Partnership. 

The scheme intends to offer a broader provision of food and drink options and seating within a food hall to encourage visitors to spend more time in the area both during the day and early evening, according to the council. 

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As a Bacup resident this scheme is (contrary it seems to the opinion of most residents!) desperately needed.
It will revitalise the town centre providing a refreshed mix of food and beverage and traditional market offerings.
Good luck to the council and the design team as they undertake the public consultation. As you may have guessed, I approve!

By AT

Fantastic looking scheme and much needed for the area.

By Anonymous

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