Pendle MP, Gordon Prentice, was delighted to learn of the success of Nelson’s Leeds Road Youth Centre bid for government funding.

The MP said "£1.3 million has been awarded for a new youth and community centre on the Leeds Road site.  This is excellent news and a great achievement for all involved.  The money comes from the "myplace" pot, worth over £200 million, to provide safe places for all young people to go to and take part in a wide range of activities.

"You can do a lot with this huge sum of money.  I’m sure young people in the area will be over the moon."

The centre will benefit 11-25 year olds with a focus on 13-19 year olds.  Its design will be led by local young people and offer arts, music and drama workshops.  There will be a cafe with internet access, an IT suite music studio and an indoor sports area.