Waterfoot
The Waterfoot Masterplan is now available to view online.
Upcoming Projects
Rossendale Borough Council is working on a number of exciting projects in Waterfoot throughout 2025 and into early 2026.
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Trickett's Arcade Shop Unit Fit-Out - A shop unit within Trickett's Arcade will be refurbished to create a flexible community space. This will encourage further development of the arcade and provide a hub for local artists, book clubs, knitting groups, and other community activities.
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Temporary Events Space - A temporary events space will be created adjacent to the Waterfoot play park. This will allow community groups to host events, attracting more people to the town centre and encouraging them to spend time in local businesses.
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Tunnel Mural- A local artist will create a mural on the blocked-up former railway tunnel entrance, next to the Valley of Stone statue. The mural will celebrate the unique character of Waterfoot.
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Conservation Area Designation - The architectural and historical significance of Waterfoot will be recognised and protected through the designation of a Conservation Area. This will ensure that future development respects the town's heritage.
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Signage Scheme - Working with a local artist to create a cohesive signage scheme for the centre of Waterfoot.
In 2024/25 the conservation area appraisal for Waterfoot's centre was created by Growth Lancashire. This document is now going through the formal designation process.
The Economic Development team awarded microgrants to five local artists to create pieces of public art. Look out for these pieces appear throughout Waterfoot's centre throughout Spring 2025.