A plan to help maintain Ramsbottom as a great place for residents, visitors and businesses is being drawn up.

The proposed Town Centre Plan includes proposals to reduce conflict between pedestrians and vehicles, improve linkages between attractions, address parking issues for visitors and help business growth.

This includes plans for a dedicated space to host events and entertainment and measures to help businesses thrive through the creation of an enterprise centre and offices.

Members of Bury Council’s cabinet, when they meet this Wednesday (15 Dec), are being asked to approve a six-week public consultation period on the plans, to begin in January.

Councillor Eamonn O’Brien, leader of the council, said: “Ramsbottom has developed into an attractive visitor destination, supported by the East Lancashire Railway, a high-quality restaurant scene, a range of independent retailers, a popular annual events programme and a growing reputation as one of the best places to live in the region.

“However, it is not immune from the challenges that town centres across the country have faced, with the decline of the high street and the ravages of Covid.

“We need a plan which will enable the town centre to adapt to the changes so that Ramsbottom can continue to be an appealing place to visit and a great place to live and work.”

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