Council to purchase and renovate bus station

Chorley Council has agreed a deal to acquire Chorley Bus Station from Lancashire County Council.

The deal will see Chorley Council take ownership and day-to-day management of the site and develop it as a community asset.

The bus station was previously owned in partnership with Lancashire County Council, however it is envisaged that Chorley Council will take full ownership of the station from as early as October 2023.

Coun Alistair Bradley, leader of Chorley Council, said: “For a long time we have known how integral the bus station in the town centre is to residents and visitors to the borough and I am pleased we have agreed with Lancashire County Council to acquire the site.

“This is a chance for us to take a much-used town centre asset on board and the make the absolute most of the opportunities a site such as this offers to the town centre.

“We see the bus station as a gateway to the brilliant town centre, a safe place where people can meet, spend time in shops or cafés and get a feel to what the rest of Chorley has to offer. I cannot wait to get started.”