Plans

As part of the plans, we’re removing some of the parking in Bramsche Square. This will help create a safer space for pedestrians and supports the Active Todmorden project to improve walking and cycling routes.

We’re improving the outdoor market’s facilities (including electrical supply, water, and drainage), benefitting current and future traders.

We’re adding plants to make the area greener, and more welcoming and inviting.  

These improvements will provide an attractive and vibrant public space for people to spend time in and enjoy.

This project is part of the Todmorden Town Deal, a £17.5m regeneration programme to develop the local economy and transform this market town. 

Benefits

Economic growth

We’re creating opportunities for Todmorden's local economy to grow. These changes will encourage new investment, greater footfall, and more trade.

Multipurpose space

We're creating a flexible public space to host Todmorden's wide variety of festivals, events and activities. These improvements will encourage more people to visit and spend time in Todmorden town centre.

Environment

We're improving urban drainage around Bramsche Square to help prevent flooding. 

Improved infrastructure

We're upgrading the outdoor market’s facilities which will help it to continue and thrive. We’re also exploring renewable energy opportunities.

Progress

1 July 2024

We will be carrying out ground surveys in and around Bramsche Square car park and Todmorden Market. This work will take place during the day on Tuesday 2 July, Monday 8 July and Wednesday 10 July with minimal disruption. 

What we learn from these surveys will help with the next stage of the designs.

May 2024

See the latest plans for active travel and public spaces in Todmorden at a drop-in event: Saturday 18 May, 10am-4pm at Todmorden Learning Centre and Community Hub. 

The latest designs have been shaped by feedback collected at the public event in March 2024. 

If you can’t make it to the event, the designs will be on display at the Todmorden Information Centre from Monday 20 May until Saturday 1 June. 

You will also be able to view the plans on the Todmorden Town Deal website.

29 February 2024

Urban and rural place design practice, Planit, appointed to develop designs for the project. 

February 2024

Meet the designers and help shape Todmorden’s transformation at a drop-in event: Saturday 2 March, 10am-4pm at Todmorden Learning Centre and Community Hub.

You’ll also be able to find out about Active Todmorden project plans at this event.

Come along and join us for a fun and informative day.

If you can’t make it to the event, the designs will be on display at the Todmorden Information Centre from Monday 4 March until Saturday 23 March. You will also be able to view the plans on the Todmorden Town Deal website.

December 2022

The project has been given the go ahead for investment from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. This means that the project can move forward to deliver these exciting plans. 

For more information about this project please visit the Todmorden Town Deal website.