North West Property Matthew Ord

Further details of the leisure-led development being lined up for Rossendale – which is being proposed as part of the ongoing multimillion-pound regeneration of Rawtenstall – have been revealed.

Rossendale Council has unveiled its preferred option for phase two of the Spinning Point development, as well as outlining its future vision for the town centre.

The scheme – earmarked for the former Valley Centre site – will include a spa, an 80-bedroom hotel with restaurant, a number of two bedroom apartments and a selection of retail/food and beverage units.

Councillor Alyson Barnes, leader of the Rossendale Council, said: "The spa will welcome local visitors looking for a relaxing day experience. Its world class facilities and proximity to the proposed hotel means it will also attract overnight visitors, providing an excellent boost to the local tourism economy."

The council is in advanced talks about bringing a "world famous hotel chain" to the development.

"As people have said, there is a growing buzz around Rawtenstall and the future is very bright," added Barnes. "We have a clear vision for Rawtenstall and Spinning Point is a key part of delivering that vision. We all know the way people shop is changing and what people want from their town centres is also changing.

"That is why we want the development to focus on offering leisure activities with some complementary retail units."