A TOWN centre redevelopment scheme is set for approval.

Burnley Council’s executive is recommended to approve the Town Centre and Canalside Masterplan when it meets at the end of this month.

Council bosses say it could bring a £100 million boost to the town and up to 1,000 new jobs to the borough.

Economy and growth boss Asif Raja has described the proposal as 'ambitious' and 'aspirational' .

The key proposals in the plan include a £26million new retail and leisure development off Curzon Street, called 'Pioneer Place'.

This would contain new food, beverage and retail outlets, a 125-space car park and the relocation of Reel cinema, on Manchester Road, to a new multi-screen complex at Curzon Street.

There are also plans to develop a new university campus site, including new student accommodation around Sandygate Square.

Other proposals include the continued refurbishment of Charter Walk shopping centre, such as new frontages for shops facing Market Square, and to revamp Yorkshire Street, including improved pedestrian access to Turf Moor.

Cllr Raja, of the Labour Party, added: “This masterplan sets out how the town centre and surrounding areas could be developed to establish Burnley as a university town with a thriving and vibrant shopping centre.

“This isn’t going to happen overnight, but we make no excuses for putting forward an ambitious and aspirational vision that will deliver a brighter future for Burnley.”

The decision has come following a five-week public consultation with residents, businesses and other interested groups.

It will be decided by executive members next Wednesday (November 28) from 6.30pm at Burnley Town Hall.