Accrington Town Centre Investment Plan

[Image: Prime Minister and Chancellor visit Accrington Market to congratulate Hyndburn on successful Levelling Up Bid – January 2023.]

Accrington Town Centre Investment Plan (TCIP)

The Town Centre Investment Plan (TCIP) announced for Accrington Town Centre – which sets out potential possible investments of around £70m – is predicted to generate up to £9.6million for the local economy each year, entice up to 820,000 visitors annually and support hundreds of new jobs.

The TCIP, which was presented in a Full Council meeting on 13 January 2022, will guide decision making and be used as a springboard to secure future funding and investment. The document sets out an evidence base of Accrington’s challenges and opportunities. It details a variety of projects and initiatives that will improve environmental quality in the town, encouraging sustainable growth for the local economy over the next 10-15 years, if implemented.

You can view the full Proposed Accrington Town Centre Investment Plan here 

You can view a shorter summary document which highlights the vision and project ideas here.

Investment & funding secured so far

-Hyndburn’s Levelling Up Fund: £23.5 million (including HBC and LCC match funding)

-Hyndburn Borough Council have allocated £2million of reserves to support Levelling Up.

-Lancashire County Council’s £50 million Levelling Up Fund (Hyndburn allocation): £18 million

-UK Shared Prosperity Fund: £3 million

News and updates

January 2023

News item: A further £26 million secured for Hyndburn (Levelling Up Fund), with comment from Leaders, MP & Chair of Partnership Board

December 2022

News item: Almost £3million allocated to Hyndburn (UK Shared Prosperity Fund), with comment from Leader of the Council and Chair of the Culture & Heritage Investment Board

August 2022

News item: Hyndburn’s Levelling Up Fund Bid has been submitted, with comment from Leader of the Council

July 2022

News item: Survey results lead to change in Investment Plan with and interventions removed, with comment from Leader of the Council

March 2022

News item: Survey results and next steps announced with comment from Leader, MP and Leader of the Opposition

February 2022

News item: TCIP approved at full council meeting with comment from Leader and Leader of the Opposition

January 2022

News item: TCIP released with comment from Consultants, Bradshaw Advisory, and Chair of the Partnership Board, David Sanderson MBE DL

Documents and reports

Transforming Hyndburn Summary 22/23 (November 2022)

Historic Places Panel Visit, July 2022, Full Report (October 2022)

UK Shared Prosperity Fund Bid Summary Document (September 2022)

Levelling Up Fund Bid Summary Document (August 2022) 

Informal online consultation full results report (March 2022)

Informal online consultation results summary (March 2022)

Proposed Accrington Town Centre Investment Plan (summary document) (Jan 2022)

Proposed Accrington Town Centre Investment Plan (Jan 2022)

If you have any questions or require any documents in an alternative format please email marketing@hyndburnbc.gov.uk