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Published on September 10, 2020 at 8:04 am
An ambitious plan to secure a vibrant sustainable future for Bacup town centre is being submitted for millions of pounds of government regeneration funding.
Already businesses, residents and visitors have witnessed a rebirth in the town thanks to works carried out with Townscape Heritage Initiative money which was secured by Rossendale Borough Council (RBC).
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Published on June 29, 2020 at 5:17 pm
A NEW website is being launched to back Haslingden’s bid for National Lottery funding to regenerate the town.
Rossendale Borough Council has already been successful in securing £112k from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, match funded by £15k from the council to develop the initial bid.
The website details the £2.5 million plans for the town – including the creation of a landscaped pocket park Cockerill Square, behind shops on Higher Deardengate linking to the town’s market.
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Published on June 24, 2020 at 12:39 pm
This year Rossendale Borough Council will celebrate Armed Forces Week remotely.
The coronavirus pandemic means that the usual ceremony to celebrate Armed Forces Week will not be held as usual. The Union Flag has been raised in Rawtenstall however, and will remain flying for this week.
Armed Forces Day gives people the opportunity to show their support for the men and women of the Armed Forces past and present and the sacrifices they made and continue to make.
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Published on May 29, 2020 at 3:37 pm
An exciting £1.9million National Lottery-funded transformation of The Whitaker in Rawtenstall will begin in June after local firm B&E Boys was awarded the contract.
The project which includes converting the former barn and stables is being delivered by Rossendale Borough Council in partnership with the Whitaker CIC and is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund with matched funding of £189,950 from the council.
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Published on May 19, 2020 at 10:31 am
Rossendale Borough Council has now paid out more than £14 million to businesses in the valley during the coronavirus crisis.
These have Government grants been paid to 1,319 businesses across Rossendale to help them cope while being forced to close due to the pandemic.
A number of businesses are still eligible for the grants and are urged to apply.
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Published on April 24, 2020 at 4:02 pm
Businesses across the borough have been receiving the Government grants distributed by Rossendale Borough Council.
The grants started to be distributed on Aril 1st and the majority of firms that applied have now received their funds.
The Council has been receiving messages of thanks from businesses for the help given by officers, not only in getting the grants out but in offering help and advice to those in need.
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Published on April 20, 2020 at 9:59 am
Rossendale businesses are being reminded to apply for the Government grants during the coronavirus closures.
It is estimated that 1,800 local Rossendale businesses are eligible for the grants, but just over 900 firms have applied so far – only half of those who could claim.
Rossendale Borough Council is keen to support all businesses and pay out the grants, and has been contacting firms who have not yet applied.
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Published on April 6, 2020 at 2:28 pm
Rossendale Borough Council has started to send out Government grant payments to local businesses affected by the coronavirus.
Following the package of support announced by the Government for those affected by the restrictions and closures put in place in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Council contacted businesses to promote access to the grant, and received the funds from Government on Wednesday, 1st April in order to pay the grant.
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Published on April 2, 2020 at 2:48 pm
Rossendale Borough Council is dedicated to supporting all our local businesses through these challenging and unprecedented times.
The Government has introduced a package of business support for those affected by the restrictions and closures put in place in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Help is also at hand for a range of issues through the Council.
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Published on March 17, 2020 at 12:52 pm
Rossendale Council has submitted an application to the Government’s Restoring Your Railway Fund. This is a new fund announced by the Government to bring forward rail infrastructure. Successful bidders will be awarded £50,000 to supplement feasibility work and can link to further capital funding.
In 2018, the Council developed an early strategic case for investment which identified five possible delivery options and concluded that such a link was both feasible and viable.
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