Published on May 19, 2020 at 2:46 pm
The leader of Rossendale Council is once again urging the government to fully reimburse the cost of dealing with the Covid-19 outbreak.
The Council has received emergency funding, that while welcome, does not fully make up for the loss of income or the additional cost incurred in responding and recovering from the emergency.
Filed under: Councillor Alyson Barnes | cabinet | neil shaw
Published on May 21, 2019 at 4:48 pm
The leader of Rossendale Council has announced her new cabinet as councillors met for the first Council meeting of the municipal year.
Councillor Alyson Barnes was elected leader by fellow councillors at the meeting last Friday.
She appointed a new look Cabinet and announced new portfolios to better align with the Council’s priorities.
Filed under: Councillor Alyson Barnes | cabinet | mayor
Published on September 13, 2018 at 10:43 am
The council has published a report on excess winter deaths in the borough.
It has found that the rate of excess winter deaths is not significantly higher than that across England but recommends closer partnership working to tackle the issue.
A group of five Rossendale councillors was convened earlier this year to look into the issue.
Filed under: Councillor Adrian Lythgoe | Councillor Barbara Ashworth | cabinet | winter deaths