All posts by Jac Jordan

Death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II  

Published on September 8, 2022 at 9:37 pm

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

It is with great sadness that the Council has been notified of the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.  As the longest ruling British Monarch, Her Majesty is recognised for being fully dedicated to a life of service. Her commitment to Royal duties has been impeccable and her support for the many voluntary and charitable groups admirable. 

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Stockport man found guilty of dumping rubbish in Rossendale 

Published on September 7, 2022 at 8:14 am

pile of fly tipped rubbish

A 50-year-old man from Stockport has been found guilty of dumping a large amount of household rubbish under a motorway bridge in Rosebank, Edenfield, by Burnley Magistrates Court, following a case brought by Rossendale Borough Council. 

Mr Lee Brooks of Oakside Close, Stockport, was found guilty of dumping rubbish on 27 July 2021 and ordered to pay costs as well as compensation at the court hearing on 1 September 2022.

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Employment sessions in Bacup for local residents with social barriers

Published on September 6, 2022 at 11:00 am

six smiling people who have attended the rossendale works programme

Rossendale Works– an employability programme run in partnership by Rossendale Council, Active Lancashire and the DWP – will be at Trinity Baptist Church in Bacup every Thursday morning from 10am- 12pm. 

The session at Trinity Baptist Church is aimed at local residents who are seeking support in accessing employment. The Rossendale Works project engages with people, improving their life skills by running activities and ultimately placing them into a work opportunity.

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Rossendale’s Climate Change Breakfast helps businesses strive towards the net-zero target

Published on September 5, 2022 at 2:45 pm

room full of people at climate change conference

Rossendale Council in partnership with the East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, have held a climate change business breakfast event – Destination Net-Zero. 

27 businesses from across all industries and sectors attended the event to find out more about how they can reduce their carbon footprint and ways to reduce their soaring energy bills.

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Stacksteads Brass Band officially opens newly refurbished bandroom

Published on August 22, 2022 at 8:14 am

large group members of stackstead brass bands

Stacksteads Brass Band officially opens newly refurbished bandroom

In their 150th year Stacksteads Brass Band officially opens their newly refurbished bandroom on Newchurch Road, Stacksteads. Phases 1 and 2 of a three phase project are now complete with works including new windows, doors, roof, heating, lighting and an impressive new frontage. 

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Waving the flag for Stubbylee and Moorlands

Published on August 11, 2022 at 4:54 pm

lots of people in rose garden of park celebrating

A celebration was held in Stubbylee Park, Bacup, to celebrate the ‘best parks in Rossendale’ retaining their Green Flag status.

Stubbylee and adjacent Moorlands Park were anonymously visited and assessed to achieve this award for the second year.

The parks are maintained by Rossendale Council Green Spaces Team and volunteers from Friends of Stubbylee Park, an offshoot of Bacup Pride.

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Rossendale’s health and wellbeing event helps residents into employment

Published on August 2, 2022 at 3:48 pm

An employability event focusing on health and wellbeing run by Rossendale Works – an employability programme run in partnership by Rossendale Council, Active Lancashire and The Department of Work and Pensions has been hailed a huge success.

Up to 20 different organisations were on hand to share information on physical and mental health, grassroots projects and local activities.

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Stubbylee and Moorlands Park awarded the coveted Green Flag Award for the second year

Published on July 26, 2022 at 12:30 pm

beautifulgardens in stubbylee park

In a record-breaking year Stubbylee and Moorlands Park is raising its prestigious Green Flag Award again. 

Rossendale Council is celebrating after receiving a Green Flag Award for Stubbylee and Moorlands Park in Bacup one of 2208 UK winners. 

The award is the international quality mark for parks and green spaces. 

duck pond at stubbylee park

After two years that have seen our parks and green spaces play a vital role for people through lockdowns as a place to relax, exercise and meet friends and family safely, the news that Stubbylee and Moorlands Park has again achieved the Green Flag Award is testament to the hard work and dedication of the team that make the green space a great space that everyone can enjoy.

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Rossendale seeks £17m from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund

Published on July 25, 2022 at 11:57 am

artists impression of reconfigured Bacup market

Rossendale Council is seeking £17m from the new Levelling Up Fund (LUF) from the Government to assist with major developments across the borough. 

A Levelling Up Board made up of large businesses, smaller- scale entrepreneurs, creatives, community groups and key public sector partners like Rossendale Council, Lancashire County Council and the Nelson & Colne College Group, have developed the bid. 

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Consultation on Rossendale Council’s Climate Change Supplementary Planning Document 

Published on July 20, 2022 at 11:12 am

Rossendale Council is undertaking a public consultation on the Climate Change Supplementary Planning Document (SPD).  

The document includes how new developments in Rossendale can best adapt to climate change, focusing on sustainable and active transport, energy efficiency and renewables, water interventions, biodiversity and Green Infrastructure. Cllr Adrian Lythgoe, Portfolio Holder for Operations and Climate Change said: “Climate change is a significant issue that requires urgent action.

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