02/10/2026
As my role as Mayor of Longridge, I had the privilege of officially starting the redevelopment into a new events space on Monday Morning.
This bowling green has been part of our town’s history—friendly competition, quiet afternoons, and the community spirit that makes Longridge special. Since the Royal British Legion Club closed in 2018, it has stood vacant. Today, we begin writing its next chapter.
The plans will transform the bowling green into a flexible, year-round space for markets, performances, celebrations, fairs, and community gatherings. Funded by Ribble Valley Borough Council’s Shared Prosperity Fund, this project is an investment in Longridge—our community, our local economy, and our future.
Thank you to everyone who has helped get us here: fellow councillors on the working group, the contractors, and the residents whose support and ideas have shaped this project. And of course, our Clerk Mike Hill for all his work behind the scenes.
Breaking ground is a simple act, but it marks the moment a vision becomes real. With this first cut of the spade, the redevelopment of Townley Gardens is officially underway.
Here’s to the old bowling green—and to the new heart of our community. Let’s build something Longridge can be proud of.
