At the moment Great Harwood is an area people drive through, but locals want to make it a 'destination' town
Despite it's quirky shops, cafes and stunning scenery, most people only see Great Harwood as an area to drive through.
Part of that vision includes attracting people to Great Harwood, improving the sense of community in the town, and transforming the area into a “destination” - a thriving Royal Charter market town - rather than just a place people pass through on their way to somewhere else. “After Great Harwood was awarded the initial funds last year for improving its green spaces, a group of us got together to try and identify the areas of the town where the money could be best used.
But Great Harwood has more to offer than just its high streets, with walking routes and public rights of way taking people from Blackburn Old Road across to Dean Clough Reservoir; Memorial Park which holds the town’s war memorial; and the Showground which boasts the town’s annual agricultural fair. “We’ve asked our customers, our clients, our friends, and those in the community for their ideas, and have then fed those back to the wider town panel.
Miss Clemson said the Town Panel is using the government funding as a mechanism to attract people and business to the area, while simultaneously ensuring residents of the town enjoy the space in which they are living. “I have two children and want them to have nice things to do in the area we live; to grow up somewhere green and beautiful and interesting.
With a relatively elderly population , concerns about maintaining levels of day-to-day activity are a high priority for the area, with safe, clean, well-maintained and attractive streets being vital to vulnerable and elderly populations’ activity levels.“As well as improving the green spaces, we are aiming to test out some events in the town centre, bringing more people to the area. We can then measure the increase in footfall, with a view for more planned events in the future.
Mr Holden said once the £737,000 has been spent on transforming the aesthetic appearance of Great Harwood’s high streets and planning for future events, the Town Panel will look into applying for more funding, helping them achieve their long-term vision.
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