WORK is ‘ahead of schedule’ on the £2million makeover of Rhyddings Park.

Two months ago development began at the Oswaldtwistle site led by the Friends of Rhyddings Park, Newground Together and Hyndburn Council.

Contractors have taken out plants in the woodland area, rocks have been cleared and lighting is being selected for the performing area.

The friends group said it is looking for landscaping work to be done by the end of August. Work is being funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.