On the 18 December 2023, the Government announced that 55 towns (which included Accrington) would each receive funding and support as part of a £1.1 billion Government funding investment to enable towns to develop their long-term plan. The LTPfT funding will ensure local people can develop plans that deliver their community priorities and are given the tools to change their town’s long-term future.
Long-Term Plans for Towns
The published guidance sets out that the 55 towns will:
Regeneration Powers for Towns
Make use of a suite of new regeneration powers and interventions currently progressing through the legislative process to boost pride and unlock private sector investment, for example, by auctioning empty high street shops, creating and maintaining parks/green spaces and / or improving heritage sites.
