Councillor Alyson Barnes
Published on September 10, 2020 at 8:18 am
Haslingden 2040 – a Rossendale Borough Council and stakeholder-led group – is on a mission to unlock Haslingden’s potential and become a destination for countryside explorers, shoppers and food lovers alike, combining the town’s rich heritage with its bold future.
Rossendale Council has successfully secured a first stage of development supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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Published on June 15, 2020 at 10:58 am
A new support scheme for small businesses affected by the Covid-19 crisis is now open in Rossendale.
The Government has made £877,750 additional funding available to the Council to allow us to further support small businesses through this grant scheme.
The scheme is aimed at small and micro businesses across the borough who didn’t receive help through the initial Small Business Grant Fund or the Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Fund.
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Published on June 14, 2020 at 2:18 pm
The leader of Rossendale Council has praised the borough’s carers and lent her support to the national celebration highlighting their contribution to society.
Carers Week has taken place all this week. It is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the country.
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Published on June 12, 2020 at 10:10 am
Work on a High Street Heritage Action Zone in Bacup is to begin after £1.085m in grant funding was confirmed.
Rossendale Council applied to Historic England for funding to restore and repurpose 22 buildings including the former Regal Cinema.
Properties will be given a new lease of life and see their architectural features refurbished using traditional materials and techniques.
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Published on June 9, 2020 at 10:57 am
Councillor Alyson Barnes, Leader of the Council, said in a statement:
“We have all been shocked, appalled and outraged by yet another death of a black person in police custody.
“George Floyd’s death and the subsequent largely peaceful protests have shone a light on the racism and hatred experienced by many across the world, sadly including in our own country.
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Published on June 5, 2020 at 12:58 pm
The Mayor of Rossendale, Councillor Barbara Ashworth, is to continue in her role because of the disruption caused by COVID-19.
Traditionally the mayor serves for a year before handing over to a new one in an annual ceremony called Mayor Making.
However, Annual Council has been cancelled and Councillor Ashworth will continue for another year.
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Published on June 3, 2020 at 12:26 pm
Shops and retail have been told they can open their doors again from next month following closures due to the coronavirus crisis.
The Government set out a timeline and some retail reopened on Monday and further guidance has been published for how to operate safely to protect staff and customers.
Other shops and stores will be able to open from Monday, June 15, again if certain safety measures and checks are met.
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Published on May 29, 2020 at 10:33 am
Rossendale Council is set to receive more than £60,000 to help reopen its high streets safely.
Local authorities are to be given funding from the government to put in safety measures to help reopen high streets and commercial sectors.
The leader of the Council has welcomed the funding however has once again highlighted that overall the money from government to cover costs of dealing with COVID-19 is simply not enough.
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Published on May 27, 2020 at 12:42 pm
The leader of Rossendale Council has welcomed the government’s offer of further talks over restoring a rail link for Rossendale.
Rossendale Council submitted an application to the Restoring Your Railway fund based on its early strategic case for investment for a commuter link between Rossendale and Manchester, with stops along the way at Rawtenstall, Ramsbottom, Bury and Heywood.
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Published on May 23, 2020 at 10:22 am
The Leader of Rossendale Council has wished a Happy Eid to all those celebrating in the coming days.
The Muslim festival which follows the holy month of Ramadan will take place this coming Sunday.
Usually a time for family gatherings and congregational prayers, this year’s Eid will be very different due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
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