AN industrial unit in Haslingden could be transformed into a new entertainment venue, if plans are given the thumbs up.

Matthew Johnson and Emily Green, from Outside Bars North West, are bidding to revamp the Safe Store self-storage unit, on Carrs Industrial Estate, into a licensed bar featuring live music, film screenings and barn dances.

He said: “We have recently been running a mobile bar from the self storage unit on Sundays to help out with the car boot sale there. Emily and I thought it would be a great idea to make that a permanent thing with the possibility of a range of functions at the venue.

“Everything is at the early stages at the moment but we are thinking of having movie nights at the bar showing old films and barn dance evenings.

“Initially we will be opening up on Sundays with the option of extending the hours.”