The improvements include new stone paved paths, with the focus on the 18th century grade II listed church, which will also have new lighting to the church’s facades. Cllr Parkinson added; “The refurbishment of the grounds complement the planned opening up of the church for community use, music rehearsal and performance.”
Gordon Whewell, Deputy Church Warden said; “'St. James' congregation are delighted with this recent enhancement to our church grounds. The whole of St. James' Square is one of Accrington's treasures and the forthcoming additional planting within the grounds and floodlighting of the grade 11 listed church will compliment this area with charm and elegance. Sympathetic changes within the church are also planned to facilitate greater community use and ensure the church continues to be a place of worship and prayer.”
Hyndburn Green Spaces Forum have helped to secure £40K towards the cost of this project. Neil Mooney chair of HGSF said ‘."The forum is very active at promoting and improving green spaces within Hyndburn, we were very pleased to help raise this money for St. James Church."
The work was funded by Community Spaces, Lancashire Environmental Fund and Hyndburn Borough Council.
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