The Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Executive Board has given the green light to a long-awaited regeneration project for King William Street in the town centre. The project, which has received a grant award and program of works, aims to create a more flexible, open, and safe space in King William Street. The plan includes sustainable planting, an architectural play feature, and improved street lighting.
The project is expected to take around 10 months to complete, with work set to start imminently. The council received an initial £237,000 grant in 2023, with an additional £500,000 awarded in May, bringing the total funding to £737,000. The project is expected to have a positive impact on the local community, with improved street lighting, sustainable planting, and an architectural play feature all contributing to a more vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.
The council is committed to delivering a high-quality project that meets the needs of local residents and businesses. The project will be designed to be flexible and adaptable, allowing for future changes and developments. The council will also work closely with local businesses and residents to ensure that the project meets their needs and expectations. Cllr Quesir Mahmood, the council’s regeneration boss, expressed his delight at the news, stating, “I am absolutely pleased this money has been confirmed. It is something we really want to do, and it is an important part of our town centre and high street plans.”
He added that meetings about the project are already underway, and the council hopes to start work imminently. Conservative growth spokesperson Cllr Paul Marrow, who attended the meeting as an observer, welcomed the news, stating, “This is good news. I hope they now get on with delivering it. It is important we make Blackburn town centre an attractive place for people and shoppers to visit. It’s good to see the new government honouring the promises made by the previous one.”
The regeneration of King William Street is an exciting development for the town, and the council is committed to delivering a high-quality project that will benefit the local community. The project is expected to have a positive impact on the local economy, with improved street lighting and sustainable planting contributing to a more vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. The council will work closely with local businesses and residents to ensure that the project meets their needs and expectations.
The project will also include improvements to pavement cafes, new planting to link King William Street to the surrounding roads, and maintenance to existing large trees. The council is committed to delivering a high-quality project that meets the needs of local residents and businesses. The project will be designed to be flexible and adaptable, allowing for future changes and developments.
The council will also work closely with local businesses and residents to ensure that the project meets their needs and expectations. The project will be designed to be flexible and adaptable, allowing for future changes and developments. The council will also work closely with local businesses and residents to ensure that the project meets their needs and expectations.
The regeneration of King William Street is an exciting development for the town, and the council is committed to delivering a high-quality project that will benefit the local community. The project is expected to have a positive impact on the local economy, with improved street lighting and sustainable planting contributing to a more vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.
The council will work closely with local businesses and residents to ensure that the project meets their needs and expectations. The project will be designed to be flexible and adaptable, allowing for future changes and developments. The council will also work closely with local businesses and residents to ensure that the project meets their needs and expectations.
Overall, the regeneration project for King William Street is a significant step forward for the town, and the council is committed to delivering a high-quality project that will benefit the local community. The project is expected to have a positive impact on the local economy, with improved street lighting and sustainable planting contributing to a more vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.