Published on December 23, 2015 at 4:35 pm
A potentially lifesaving piece of equipment has been installed at Council offices at Futures Park, Bacup.
The Council’s Facilities Team has organised the installation of a Community Public Access Defibrillator (CPAD) on the side of the building at Futures Park, which can be accessed 24/7 and can help save the lives of those going through cardiac arrest.
Published on December 14, 2015 at 1:20 pm
Information on Council opening times and any changes to services like bins and burials over the Christmas and New Year Period.
Published on December 11, 2015 at 9:32 am
Four local community organisations have received grants from a new scheme launched by Rossendale Borough Council in September.
Edgeside and District Community Partnership, Home-start Rossendale, Maden Early Years and the White Horse Project have all been awarded grants of £1000 in the first round of the Rossendale Community Fund.
The Rossendale Community Fund was created by Rossendale Borough Council in partnership with the Community Foundation for Lancashire to offer grants to support projects that help families, and children and young people in Rossendale engage in community activities and learning.
Published on December 10, 2015 at 8:35 pm
Rossendale Borough Council is currently considering options for Waterside Mill, the derelict building on Burnley Road, Bacup.
We are working with support from Valley Heritage and Regenerate Pennine Lancashire on the future of the Mill, and we are going out to consultation which will propose to move the Mill into the Conservation area.
Published on December 10, 2015 at 12:37 pm
Councillors in Rossendale decided last night at the Council meeting to progress with consultation plans on joining forces with Local Authorities across Lancashire to create a Combined Authority.
Councillors were asked to note the progress made so far and decide on whether they want to agree in principle to the Combined Authority and take part in a public consultation early in the New Year, which they did.
Published on December 10, 2015 at 9:54 am
Rossendale Borough Council is currently considering options for Waterside Mill, the derelict building on Burnley Road, Bacup.
We are working with support from Valley Heritage and Regenerate Pennine Lancashire on the future of the Mill, and we are going out to consultation which will propose to move the Mill into the Conservation area.
Published on December 10, 2015 at 9:49 am
Councillors in Rossendale decided last night at the Council meeting to progress with consultation plans on joining forces with Local Authorities across Lancashire to create a Combined Authority.
Councillors were asked to note the progress made so far and decide on whether they want to agree in principle to the Combined Authority and take part in a public consultation early in the New Year, which they did.
Published on December 9, 2015 at 2:55 pm
The Council is seeking views from any individual or organisation on its budget for 2016/17 and the financial challenges it faces over the medium term.
Our Vision: By 2018 Rossendale will have strong communities with an enhanced environment and heritage. It will be an attractive place to live, where tourists visit and employers invest.
Published on December 9, 2015 at 2:14 pm
Bacup got into the festive spirit this weekend, in spite of Storm Desmond! The event was by no means a wash out, a few hundred people enjoyed the festivities and Bacup market was in festive mood.
Santa paid a visit and set up his Grotto, there was face painting and balloon making alongside the retro vintage market.
Published on December 5, 2015 at 2:56 pm
A COMMUNITY charity has left behind a legacy to ensure transport is not a problem for Rossendale people – an accessible minibus.
Rossendale Enterprise Anchor Limited, REAL, was based in Bacup now is located in the VIC Centre in Haslingden. For many years it worked with and for many local organisations.