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Big plans for town centre


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A MULTI-MILLION pound proposal to breathe new life into Clitheroe is up for discus­


sion. Residents and businesses in


Clitheroe are being asked for their views on ambitious plans for the future economic prosperi­ ty of the town, which include sweeping changes to the town’s


flagship market. The move follows the unveiling


COUN. Richard Sherras (deputy leader), Ian Lloyd and Coun. Allan Knox are pictured in the council chambers as they unveil the plans for Clitherde town. G031109/2


of an eagerly-awaited Clitheroe town centre masterplan, com­ missioned hy Kibble Valley Bor­ ough Council, the Kibble Valley Strategic Partnership and Lan­ cashire County Council. . This reveals a futuristic vision


of how Clitheroe can develop into a vibrant and viable place to live, work, shop and play. Clitheroe estate agent and sur­


veyor Mr Ian Lloyd, who has an active interest in the town centre regeneration project, declared: “Clitheroe town centre is being reborn. Times are changing and Clitheroe must compete and respond to keep existing shop­ pers and visitors and attract new people to the town.” Clitheroe Market is recognised


as a major asset to the town. Under the plans, which are in their initial stages, some of the ideas to ensure the market con­ tinues to thrive, are to transform it into a civic square with park­ ing and improvements. This would include:


• A more compact market'


with central canopy. • New street furniture, seat­


ing and lighting. 9 Car park improvements


, including coach parking.


9 New cafe. 9 New trees and planting. Meanwhile, another option is develop the market by introduc-


. ing new shops and attractions. The scheme would involve: 9 A relocated market with


weatherproofing. 9 New shops. 9 New market square with street furniture, seating and


lighting. 9 Improvements to pedestrian


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