Brierfield: Northlight wins at Lancashire Property Awards

PEARL (Brierfield Mill) Limited won Commercial Development of the Year in the awards that celebrate the best of the country's property sector, recognising outstanding achievements, innovation, and commitment to excellence.

The announcement was made during a ceremony at the Winter Garden in Blackpool, which showcased the best from the worlds of real estate, construction, and design.

Cllr Asjad Mahmood, third from right, among those receiving Northlight's award at the Lancashire Property Awards (Image: Pendle Borough Council) Northlight stood out for its outstanding achievement in a challenging area.

The judges described it as the culmination of a joined-up venture with multiple stakeholders and said it's a benchmark scheme that shows the scale of what can be achieved through pioneering partnerships.

Councillor Asjad Mahmood, leader of Pendle Borough Council, said: "We're delighted that Northlight has been recognised in the prestigious Lancashire Property Awards.

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"To win with Barnfield Investment Properties in the Commercial Development of the Year is amazing.

"Together, we've transformed a former cotton mill in Brierfield and created new homes, education, employment, and cultural facilities in the iconic Grade-II listed building."

Northlight has supported a range of local businesses, created hundreds of jobs, secured much-needed housing and regenerated a dilapidated site.

The Northlight development in Brierfield (Image: Pendle Council) Tim Webber, chair of Barnfield Group, added: "Northlight is quite simply a beacon for Pendle and a shining example of how a public/private sector partnership can deliver.

“We are very proud to have won this award, our collaboration with Pendle Borough Council has been instrumental in achieving this success.

"We are committed to continuing to deliver exceptional developments that contribute to the growth and vitality of our region."

Rose House, chief executive of the council, also said: “Our public-private partnerships are a big part of how we deliver in Pendle, and for us to be recognised in these awards with our joint venture partner, Barnfield, is wonderful.”