Published on January 31, 2018 at 1:32 pm
Electricity North West have advised of a potential power outage affecting Bacup this Friday, February 2 from 9-11am.
In the event of an outage the Council’s telephone system will be unavailable.
You can visit the One Stop Shop at Futures Park; email: generalenquiries@rossendalebc.gov.uk or contact us on Facebook or Twitter.
Filed under: Bacup | electricity north west | power cut
Published on January 30, 2018 at 10:33 am
Rossendale received a visit from two members of the European parliament last week, who came to see the birthplace of the family credited with helping to establish the industrial revolution in Europe.
Wajid Khan, MEP for North West England and colleague Arndt Kohn, a German MEP, visited the Council offices to talk about the Cockerill family who were originally from Haslingden.
Published on January 29, 2018 at 11:02 am
Residents have until January 31 to sign up for the garden waste collection scheme if they want to receive the full year’s collections.
Over 1,500 residents have now signed up so far this year.
The fortnightly collection runs from March to November and allows people to recycle grass cuttings, leaves, plants, twigs, small branches and hedge clippings.
Published on January 26, 2018 at 1:37 pm
A talk this weekend promises to teach people about the heritage and history of Rossendale through the pictures of two local photographers.
The History and Heritage talk takes place at Rawtenstall Library on Saturday, January 27th from 2-4pm.
It will feature the photographs of John Davies and Wendy Watters.
To book a free place call: 07805 093348 or email: info@communityasset.org
Published on January 24, 2018 at 10:51 am
Rossendale Council’s Portfolio Holder for Operations has urged the public to report instances of fly-tipping in their neighbourhoods as soon as they see them.
Cllr Jackie Oakes visited Stacksteads on Tuesday, January 23 to talk to concerned residents about fly-tipping in the area, expressing her concern in a new video you can view below.
Published on January 23, 2018 at 9:48 am
Rumours have been circulating that Together Housing are not taking all the space in the town hall as part of the Spinning Point Phase One.
Together Housing has released the following statement to reassure residents.
Kevin Ruth, Deputy Chief Executive of Together Housing, said: “I am pleased to confirm Together Housing will occupy all of the town hall.
Filed under: kevin ruth | spinning point | together housing
Published on January 18, 2018 at 4:11 pm
A raft of improvements from day one including full ticket integration and mobile tickets – with £3 million investment in new and better buses is on the way for Rossendale.
Exciting plans for a multi-million-pound investment in new and better buses, great value tickets which go further for less, and up-to-the-minute technology delivering live departure times, instant journey planning and easy-to-use mobile tickets – are just some of the headline improvements on the way for customers in the Rossendale, Bury and Rochdale areas as bus company Rosso joins the Transdev family.
Filed under: Councillor Alyson Barnes
Published on January 18, 2018 at 11:09 am
Rossendale Borough Council are working in partnership with MSV Homecare and Repair (formerly St Vincent’s) to offer funding that will help keep your home warm this winter.
The Affordable Warmth scheme is funded by Lancashire County Council’s Green Energy Fund, which set aside funds to support home energy saving methods to help people stay warm over winter.
Published on January 16, 2018 at 12:09 pm
Organisers of Bacup and Stacksteads Carnival will be holding a quiz at the Rose ‘n’ Bowl in Stacksteads on Wednesday, January 24 at 7pm.
The quiz has been held for the past three years and has become a major fundraising event for the June carnival.
Last year more than 100 people attended and helped to raise more than £450.
Published on January 15, 2018 at 11:54 am
Stubbylee Park is in the running to win an improvements grant from the Bags of Help scheme run by Tesco.
Councillor Jackie Oakes explains in this new film how how the public’s help can make it happen.