A wide range of engagement activity has taken place over the last two years, helping to shape the development of the programme.

This has included:

• Drop-in sessions
• Retail stakeholder sessions
• One-to-one meetings with businesses and community groups
• Roadshow attendance
• Surveys with young people
• Coordination meetings between Lancashire County Council and Rossendale Borough Council
• Project proposal webinars

A long-term Engagement Strategy has been developed to ensure communities remain involved throughout delivery. This approach includes:

• Ongoing engagement through meetings, workshops and forums
• Use of digital platforms, surveys, and social media to support two-way communication
• Clear feedback loops between the Neighbourhood Board, the Council, and local stakeholders

The Communications Plan sets out how we will keep communities informed throughout delivery, including:

• Email updates and newsletters sharing project information and engagement opportunities
• Workshops and community events to gather feedback, showcase progress and encourage participation
• Social media campaigns highlighting news, milestones and success stories
• Press releases and local media coverage to share key developments and community impact
• Reports and presentations providing formal updates to the Neighbourhood Board and partners

Upcoming engagement opportunities will be published on this page as the programme progresses.