Bacup Market redevelopment.

The project to regenerate Bacup Market is now well underway and is expected to be completed by Spring 2026.

Plans for the new community-focused market include the construction of a state-of-the-art two-storey Market Hall offering local produce, crafts, food and drink on the ground floor and a cycle hub and makers spaces on the upper floor.

The cycle hub hopes to provide a retail outlet as well as a bicycle repairs and hire service enabling people to discover the Rossendale Valley on two wheels. The hub will be in proximity to Lee Quarry – an 8 km mountain bike trail and the Valley of Stone Cycleway.

The Market Hall will be built on the site of the former Barclays Bank, which backs onto the open market in the heart of the town centre and is expected to be completed by Spring 2026.

Council leader Alyson Barnes said the current market struggles to extend its appeal beyond a small, loyal customer base.

She said the new development would appeal to a much wider area and help to address “declining footfall and trader numbers” in recent years.

The authority said heritage experts had also been appointed to ensure “the carbon friendly facility fuses with Bacup’s historic streetscene”.”

Apart from the food and drink offer a full programme of weekly, monthly and annual events will be held including pop-up stalls, specialist markets and live entertainment.

The outdoor market will be home to traditional stalls selling a variety of fresh food, creative works and household wares.

As part of the redevelopment, Union Street, which runs adjacent to the market, be made one way, and pavements widened to give priority to pedestrians over vehicles and provide an opportunity for businesses to spill onto the pavements.

The Council is now seeking an experienced Managing Operator to establish Temple Court as a destination for visitors and bring the vision to life.

Lee Quarry Trailhead & Futures Park.

Set in the heart of Rossendale amongst some of the most stunning scenery in the North West is Lee Quarry, the pre-eminent destination for thrill seeking off-road cyclists.

As a nationally recognised mountain bike leisure destination with over 14km of advanced and graded adventure routes and more when linked with the neighbouring Cragg quarry.

As part of the councils ongoing commitment to make Rossendale the leisure destination of choice we are committed to facilitating the development of a new trailhead centre which will provide a mix of changing facilities, retail outlets, coffee and restaurant areas as well as becoming a space to engage with all users of the hills from cyclists to walkers.

Future’s Park is located next to the trailhead centre offering modern build commercial office space as part of the ongoing development an opportunity has arisen for an investor to compliment the proposed scheme, whilst generating a substantial return on investment. We are keen to speak with all business’ looking to become part of this vision particularly suite office and leisure focused businesses.