Monthly Archives: July 2019
Published on July 31, 2019 at 12:32 pm
A taxi driver has been fined £772 for driving a taxi without a working licence.
Mohammad Iqbal (52), of Burnley Road, Todmorden, was caught driving his vehicle and attempting to ply for hire on South Street, Bacup.
His licence had been revoked in September 2018 as he had previously been disqualified from driving but had failed to inform the licencing department at Rossendale Borough Council, leaving the information off his application form.
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Published on July 26, 2019 at 12:43 pm
The Bacup end of the old bus station is set to be demolished this weekend.
Two stands, rarely used, will be taken down as part of works to complete the new bus station.
The work, starting on Saturday, will not affect bus users and will not mean any road closures or traffic management.
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Published on July 25, 2019 at 10:57 am
Rossendale Borough Council has secured £50,000 to provide Rossendale residents with little or no cost insulation and brand new A-rated boilers.
It may be summer now but it’s never too early to start preparing for the colder weather.
Qualifying residents in Rossendale could receive funding towards the costs of home heating upgrades and insulation measures to improve the energy efficiency of their homes and reduce their fuel bills.
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Published on July 23, 2019 at 4:00 pm
A clamp down on careless dog owners will take place in Rossendale after the Council introduced new powers, it has been announced.
Following a period of public consultation new Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) will come into force after being signed off at a recent full Council meeting.
The PSPOs give the Council powers to deal more effectively with irresponsible dog owners.
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Published on July 23, 2019 at 11:19 am
Rossendale Council has submitted a bid to further boost culture, trade and the visual appeal of Bacup.
Councillors have agreed to submit a bid for £1.1 million from Historic England’s High Street Heritage Action Zone fund.
Following the success of the £2m Bacup THI scheme, the Council has taken the opportunity to try and build on the growing buzz in the town.
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Published on July 22, 2019 at 5:25 pm
Don’t miss out on the chance to attend one of the borough’s most prestigious business events.
James Averdieck, who founded the Gü dessert empire, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Rossendale Celebration of business event.
After a successful first event last year, Valley At Work and Rossendale Council have joined forces once again to put on an event to celebrate and support business in the borough.
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Published on July 19, 2019 at 10:09 am
Rossendale Council has issued the following update around Spinning Point Phase 2.
Councillor Alyson Barnes, Leader of the Council, said:
Rossendale is a place on the up and Rawtenstall is a huge part of the exciting plans we have for the borough.
There is a buzz in the town with the market rejuvenation and the regeneration scheme at Spinning Point.
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Published on July 12, 2019 at 4:05 pm
The Council’s Chief Executive Stuart Sugarman has announced he will leaving Rossendale for a Managing Director role within the NHS in Yorkshire.
Stuart is departing after 10 years with the Council, the last 4 ½ as Chief Executive.
He said:
“I am very sorry to be leaving as I have thoroughly enjoyed my time working here.
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Published on July 12, 2019 at 2:50 pm
More than 1,500 people including hundreds of school students visited a huge exhibition of career opportunities.
It is the second time the Rossendale Works Employability Fair has been held at the Adrenaline Centre in Haslingden, and more than 50 different businesses and training providers were on hand to showcase their jobs and apprenticeships.
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Published on July 10, 2019 at 11:37 am
Northern Grip, a premier mountain biking festival, which attracts hundreds of people from across the country to the borough, is returning to Rossendale this weekend (Saturday, July 13.)
Councillor Alyson Barnes, Leader of the Council, said:
I was delighted to see last year’s Northern Grip go so well so really pleased it will once again be hosted here.
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