WORK on the £1 million Nelson town centre improvement scheme is progressing to timetable.

Contractors are putting the finishing touches to new parking and traffic calming measures in Market Square and a canopy along the line of shops is expected to go up either the end of this month or early October.

A low wall and railings will go around the library car park to tie it in with the surrounding area.

Workmen will then switch their attention to re-laying flags under the canopy in Market Street and carry out refurbishment works.

The work is expected to last a further two months.

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