Monthly Archives: March 2018
Published on March 29, 2018 at 3:35 pm
Rossendale Borough Council has granted planning permission for Phase two of the Spinning Point development.
A full planning application, for the redevelopment of the former Valley Centre site, was submitted by Rossendale Borough Council and Barnfield Investment Properties in December 2017.
Significant community consultation has taken place since December, with members of the public encouraged to view and comment on the proposals during three public information events, a’Facebook Live’ consultation; and presentations to local groups, Rawtenstall Chamber of Commerce and Rossendale Civic Trust.
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Published on March 29, 2018 at 2:41 pm
Following consultation under the Local Plan in 2017 Haslingden, which was one of 4 proposed new Conservation Areas for Rossendale, has now been progressed.
The proposed conservation area focuses around the historic core of Haslingden and is intended to protect this area of special architectural and historic interest and ensure positive future management.
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Published on March 29, 2018 at 1:18 pm
A longstanding Easter tradition will be revived again this weekend as the Britannia Coconutters come out to play in Rossendale.
People from the valley and beyond are expected to line the streets as the famous ‘folk dance’ troupe visit 25 separate locations around Rossendale on East Saturday, March 31 accompanied by members of Stacksteads silver band.
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Published on March 29, 2018 at 12:40 pm
A new project from Rossendale Council and partners will see local unemployed people given the opportunity to find a pathway back to work through volunteering or taking part in regular sporting activities.
‘Rossendale Works’ will see the Council working with local partners Active Lancashire (previously Lancashire Sport) and the Department for Work and Pensions to target those over 18s in receipt of out of works benefits or those who are currently excluded from the jobs market.
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Published on March 28, 2018 at 4:06 pm
Landlords in Rossendale will now have to meet minimum criteria around energy efficiency before they can rent properties, as a result of new rules that come into force next week.
From April 1, all rented homes in England and Wales must have a minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E.
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Published on March 27, 2018 at 6:00 pm
Civic Pride’s Roger Grimshaw updates on the Great British Spring Clean.
Good things come to those who wait, they say! The Beast from the East and its offspring may have delayed Civic Pride’s plans but they certainly didn’t stop the Great British Spring Clean!
Last Saturday saw 12 Civic Pride volunteers and 3 McDonalds staff fan out across Rawtenstall to clear 47 bags of rubbish plus other larger detritus including a car tyre, a freezer and even a crutch!
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Published on March 26, 2018 at 5:19 pm
Welcome to the second edition of my planning blog. As Portfolio Holder for Regulatory Services, planning comes under my remit.
I am full of admiration for the work our planning officers do. It is one of the core functions of the Council and can also be one of the most controversial.
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Published on March 26, 2018 at 4:23 pm
Rossendale Council is inviting even more local businesses to explore a range of free advice and support available through its recently established Economic Development team.
Whether you’re a new business or an established one looking to grow the Council can help. Available support includes: access to and help with applying for funding, bespoke property searches, help with expansion plans, the facilitating of strategic discussions, networking opportunities and more.
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Published on March 26, 2018 at 3:09 pm
Dragon Den’s Hilary Devey has praised Rossendale as a place on the up.
The Chief Executive of Pall-Ex, the pallet distribution company, said she had heard great things about the borough.
Ms Devey will be speaking to Rossendale businesses at an event to celebrate local buisnesses and launch “Invest in Rossendale”.
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Published on March 26, 2018 at 9:49 am
Rossendale Council wants everyone to be fantastic at their recycling to help reduce the amount of incorrect items entering the recycling process.
The Council is encouraging residents to take a fresh look at their recycling, making sure everything is going in the correct bin.
Your grey recycling bin is for paper and cardboard.
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