Further encouraging progress has been made in the campaign to make one of Yorkshire's most architecturally significant bandstands a central part of its town's regeneration plans.

As has been reported on 4BR over the last few years, Todmorden's Grade 2 listed bandstand was in danger of being demolished. Originally constructed in 1914, its future had been debated without resolution, with hopes of it becoming part of a 'Stronger Towns Fund' bid failing to fully materialise.

Ambitious programme

Recently however it was confirmed that it will be part of an ambitious £17.5m Centre Vale Park improvement and investment programme in the town, to boost the local economy and bring better opportunities for health, wellbeing, leisure and enjoyment to residents and businesses.

Work begins

The latest progress saw Todmorden Town Mayor, Cllr. Susan Press, and members of the local action group who have done so much in the campaign mark the beginning of work.

One group member was composer Derrek Scott who spoke about how he felt the bandstand will become a central focal point of an arts regeneration in the town.

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