Residents in Haslingden are being urged to have their say on a half a million pound investment into Haslingden Market.

The public has until March 13 to have their say on how they would like to see Haslingden Market developed with the new investment money.

Rossendale Borough Council has recently secured £300,000 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and have added a further £200,000 of council money to invest in the market off Blackburn Road.

And now residents are being asked to have their say by taking part in a simple online questionnaire which has been launched.

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On the form it asks for suggestions and comments on what residents would like to see altered and how they use Haslingden, the borough’s other markets and those in neighbouring towns.

More than 300 people have already completed the online survey but to ensure that as many people as possible have their say, three public consultation events will be held at Haslingden Library.

The three consultation events will take place on Wednesday February 22 from 9am to 11am, on Monday February 27 from 1pm to 3pm or Tuesday March 7 from 1pm to 3pm.

Once all the suggestions and views have been received, a scheme will be designed to incorporate the most popular responses.

The grant money must be spent by the end of the 2024/25 financial year.

To complete the online survey, visit www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/HaslingdenMarket

If you would like a paper or easy-read copy, email the council’s Economic Development Team on EconomicDevelopment@rossendalebc.gov.uk or call 01706 252483.

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