Council seeks interest for hotel plans
EXPRESSIONS of interest are being sought from suitable providers for a hotel facility within the new Market Square redevelopment of Bacup town centre.
Hoteliers and overnight accommodation providers are being encouraged to contact Rossendale council.
The proposal forms part of the original Bacup 2040 Vision and Masterplan was produced in March 2019, with further consultation undertaken to refine the document further.
The masterplan focuses on tackling high vacancy rates, low footfall rates, little opportunity for secondary expenditure and limited opportunities for community and cultural events and activities.
The project involves the demolition of the existing market and an adjacent vacant building (12 Market Street), a transformational public realm which is more pedestrian-friendly, vibrant and accessible with better parking and also addressing the several vacant/derelict buildings within the immediate town centre setting.
It also includes the demolition of the former Barclays bank, a four-storey new build which will house the traditional market trader stalls, a range of food and drink stalls on both the ground floor and an upper mezzanine floor, and hotel/overnight accommodation on the upper floors.
Additionally, there is scope for a new threestorey build, which would include ground floor cyclist café/hub with repair shop and secure storage facilities and overnight accommodation to the upper floors.
For an informal discussion, email Guy Darragh, head of regeneration, at guydarragh@rossendalebc. gov.uk.