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Improvements to town centre "gateway" to go ahead

Work is set to start next week on major improvements to one of the key routes into Burnley town centre.

A programme of public realm improvements will form part of a wider scheme to regenerate the lower St James Street area and make it a more attractive “gateway” into the town centre.

The highway authority Lancashire County Council is working in partnership with Burnley Council to develop new wider, high-quality footways and carriageway along lower St James Street, between Westgate and Hammerton Street.

Burnley Council leading the way to the “New Normal”

Burnley Council has set out its response so far to the Covid-19 pandemic as it makes plans for the future.

The council has worked hard, both independently and with partners locally and across Lancashire, since the start of the outbreak to ensure essential services continue to be provided to residents.

It has also worked to manage and distribute Government support, particularly for local businesses, and communicate life-saving advice and information to local people.

Burnley's youngster Mayor takes office

Councillor Wajid and Mrs Anam Khan have taken office as Mayor and Mayoress of Burnley 2020/21.

Coun. Khan is the borough's youngster Mayor and pledged to create a "Mayor's Medal" to recognise and honour local individuals and organisations who have gone above and beyond the call of duty during the coronavirus epidemic, and after it is over.

He was also the first Mayor to be appointed via a "virtual" online Mayor-making ceremony to meet social distancing guidelines.

Residents being urged to pray at home during religious festivals

With Ramadan just days away, Muslim residents are being asked not to visit mosques but to continue to stay at home and pray.

In view of the current situation with the increasing numbers in Covid related deaths, restrictions remain in place for the foreseeable future. In fact, further restrictions could be imposed if the situation does not improve.

Taking this into account, with the holy month of Ramadan upon us, Imams and community leaders need to prepare the community for Ramadan in isolation.

Appeal for vital protective equipment for health staff

An appeal has gone out to businesses and other organisations for essential personal protective equipment for staff at doctors’ surgeries fighting the coronavirus epidemic.

Local GPs Dr Yasara Naheed and Dr James Fleming say staff working at surgeries and care homes across Burnley borough need essential equipment such as masks, gowns and gloves – and she is hoping that local businesses, schools and colleges may be able to help.

Community hub aims to bring “Burnley Together” during coronavirus outbreak

Partners across the public, private and voluntary sectors have worked together to create a “community hub” to co-ordinate help and support for residents across the borough during the coronavirus outbreak.

Burnley Together was launched today (Monday 23rd) to help the most vulnerable people in our community who are facing difficulties, worries and loneliness as a result of the outbreak.

The hub will provide a “one stop shop” where businesses, groups and individuals who want to help and can offer services, and those who need help, can be brought together.

Coronavirus - advice for food businesses

The Community Secretary has confirmed that planning rules will be relaxed to allow food businesses to operate as takeaways during the coronavirus, the relaxation period will be applied imminently for a limited period only.

Burnley Council understand that businesses may look to change their business model and diversify in order to maintain their business during this time.

A business is only in position to do this if they are already registered and regulated by the local authority.

Improvements to town centre "gateway" to go ahead

Part of lower St James Street, Burnley, is set to temporarily close to allow essential bridge repair works to go ahead.

At the same time work to improve the appearance of the area and make it a more attractive “gateway” into the town centre will go ahead.

The road will be closed where it crosses the River Calder near the junction with Queen's Lancashire Way, Active Way and Westgate from 6th April until mid-August.

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