PLANS for £1.6million of improvements to visitor facilities at Pennington Flash Nature Reserve have been unveiled. The proposals include a new visitor centre and café with internal and external seating areas and a package of improvement works as part of the second phase of the £5m Believe in Leigh programme. Funding has also been earmarked for a woodland play area and improved toilet and parking facilities, following feedback from residents. Cllr Keith Cunliffe, Leigh East ward member and deputy leader at Wigan Council, said: “During the pandemic residents have relied on their local greenspace more than usual, which is why this investment is so important.