Monthly Archives: March 2020
Published on March 31, 2020 at 3:39 pm
Council staff continue to go above and beyond the call of duty to keep providing essential services, support our most vulnerable residents and support our businesses as much as we can through these extremely difficult times for us all.
It also means we have to make tough but necessary decisions.
Sadly, we have had to make the decision, in line with government advice and guidance, and in line with what other councils have done, to close our cemeteries except to funerals.
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Published on March 30, 2020 at 1:33 pm
A hearing by planning inspectors on the proposed Gypsy and Traveller transit has been postponed.
The public hearing was due to take place on April 2. A new date to hold the hearing is being looked at as well as whether it could be hosted via a video link if it has to be scheduled during the current government lockdown measures.
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Published on March 26, 2020 at 5:15 pm
The Leader of Rossendale Council is asking everyone in the borough to take part in a nationwide round of applause for NHS workers
Councillor Alyson Barnes is appealing to residents to join in a gesture of thanks to frontline healthcare heroes by taking part in a mass round of applause from their doorsteps, windows and balconies on Thursday at 8pm.
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Published on March 26, 2020 at 4:03 pm
A hub to support the communities, families and individuals facing tough times because of the coronavirus outbreak and the stepping up of social distancing and isolation measures is set to be launched.
Rossendale Connected Hub is a partnership between Rossendale Council, Rossendale Leisure Trust, the Rossendale Primary Care Network, Burnley Pendle Rossendale CVS and a wide range of community partner organisations and volunteers.
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Published on March 25, 2020 at 3:40 pm
People are being warned about a series of scams related to the coronavirus.
Rossendale Council are backing The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI)’s warnings issued after reports that scammers are targeted people both in person and through technology and through price rises in shops throughout the country.
One scam involves fake healthcare workers claiming to be offering ?home-testing?
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Published on March 25, 2020 at 10:08 am
This week, the Government announced further measures to try and curb the spread of coronavirus.
This is an extremely worrying time for everyone in the borough. But it is important we follow the government’s advice and guidance.
The measures to increase social distancing include:
· Shopping for basic necessities
- One form of exercise a day
- Medical need
- To care for a vulnerable person
- Travelling to work only when absolutely necessary.
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Published on March 23, 2020 at 12:57 pm
The Council is committed to keep you up to date as much as possible during this extremely testing time for our residents, businesses and community groups.
Last week, we launched our first community newsletter, pulled together by our communities team. It includes a wealth of information for people to help during this extremely challenging time.
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Published on March 20, 2020 at 2:34 pm
Anyone with a NoWcard pass in Lancashire, Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool can use it for free travel before 9.30am in the morning from Monday 23 March in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The restriction on using concessionary travel passes during the morning peak has been lifted to allow pass holders to take advantage of those shops that are now dedicating the first hour of shopping to older and vulnerable people.
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Published on March 19, 2020 at 6:35 pm
As civic leaders, we have committed to keep you up to date as possible and provide regular updates for you as we get face this crisis together.
At present, we are managing to provide our essential services as normally as possible. So far, we are not expecting any disruption on our services other than those outlined yesterday.
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Published on March 19, 2020 at 11:01 am
We know many businesses and their employees are worried. We are facing an unprecedented public health crisis.
An announcement was made by the chancellor for support to businesses on Tuesday.
The government has also set up a support helpline.
Rossendale Council’ s Economic Development Team are logging requests from local businesses for support, but we await further information on how any funding may be distributed.
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