Published on October 24, 2018 at 2:14 pm
Work is due to take place overnight to complete the final stages of a scheme to upgrade the centre of Bacup with smart new paving and improved pedestrian crossing facilities.
Some roads around St James Square will be closed to allow them to be resurfaced, and new lines to be painted.
Filed under: Bacup | Bacup THI| | lancashire county council | roads | roadworks
Published on October 2, 2018 at 3:59 pm
Following on from Lancashire County Council’s announcement about the completion of the Bacup roadworks being delayed, the Townscape Heritage Initiative Board has released this statement.
Acting chair Councillor Jackie Oakes said:
“Lancashire County Council have told us the expected completion of highways improvements as part of the Bacup Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) will be delayed.
Filed under: Bacup | Bacup THI| | jackie oakes | thi
Published on August 2, 2018 at 4:37 pm
Following requests from residents Rossendale Council has published a map of the proposed allocation of a stopover site for Travellers at Futures Park in Bacup.
The Leader of Rossendale Council, Councillor Alyson Barnes, has this week written to the Government to seek clarification on the legislation requiring all Councils to identify what traveller sites are needed across Local Authority areas as part of the production of a Local Plan.
Filed under: Bacup | gypsey | local plan | rossendale | traveller
Published on July 11, 2018 at 1:20 pm
Lancashire County Council has issued an update following yesterday’s (July 10) travel delays in the Bacup roadworks.
A spokesman for the county council said:
One of our highways engineers went to the site as soon as we were aware of the problems and worked with the contractor to scale back the traffic management to allow traffic to flow more freely.
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.
Filed under: Bacup | coconutters
Published on January 31, 2018 at 1:32 pm
Electricity North West have advised of a potential power outage affecting Bacup this Friday, February 2 from 9-11am.
In the event of an outage the Council’s telephone system will be unavailable.
You can visit the One Stop Shop at Futures Park; email: generalenquiries@rossendalebc.gov.uk or contact us on Facebook or Twitter.
Filed under: Bacup | electricity north west | power cut
Published on January 5, 2018 at 12:26 pm
Rossendale will again play host to an adrenaline-fuelled mountain biking festival this summer.
Northern Grip returns to the borough in 2018, taking place at Bacup’s Lee Quarry and the pump track at Stubbylee Park on Saturday, July 7 2018.
Fans of cycling can look forward to an exciting day of trails, new bike demonstrations and exhibitions, as well as live music and DJs playing into the night.
Filed under: Bacup | adrenaline valley | lee quarry | northern grip
Published on December 12, 2017 at 10:33 am
Are you over 25, looking for work and living in Bacup? Do you want to get outside and learn new skills?
If so you might be interested in a new environmental project called MyPlace starting this week at Stubbylee Park.
It will see participants attend weekly sessions at the park, getting involved in practical conservation, bushcraft, mindfuness and other nature activities.
Filed under: Bacup | Stubbylee Park
Published on July 5, 2017 at 9:24 pm
It’s Northern Grip time again this weekend! We thought we’d remind you – and ourselves – what the heck is going on.
3pm onwards
Campsite opens
On arrival please head to the wristband exchange in the Courtyard to pick up your wristband then go and pitch your tent or park your van
7pm to 11pm – Opening Party in the Courtyard.
Filed under: Bacup | adrenaline | biking | mountain biking | riding
Published on July 5, 2017 at 12:49 pm
Councillor Andrew MacNae, chair of Bacup THI Board, said after last night meeting about the public realm scheme: “I was very pleased with the number of people who came to share their views and I want thank everyone for taking the time to come to the meeting tonight. It is very important the community is involved in shaping the future of Bacup.
Filed under: Bacup | andy macnae | heritage | thi