Published on September 17, 2019 at 1:48 pm
Councillor Alyson Barnes, Leader of the Council, said:
Over the last few days I have had many dozens of emails relating to the plans to move a small part of the parks and cemeteries team at Haslingden Cemetery from their current location at The Whitaker.
I want to thank everyone for taking the time to get in touch and share their views with us.
Filed under: alyson barnes | cemetary | haslingden
Published on June 7, 2019 at 1:04 pm
Haslingden Town Centre has been now been confirmed as an area of special architectural or historic interest – helping to preserve its history.
The conservation area was developed and put out to public consultation in 2018. The Council’s cabinet approved the area before submitting it to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, who confirmed the decision earlier this year.
Filed under: Adrian Lythgoe | haslingden
Published on June 4, 2019 at 3:32 pm
The Leader of Rossendale Council has welcomed news that a bid for funding for Haslingden town centre has progressed to the next stage.
Earlier this year, the Council submitted an expression of interest to the National Lottery Heritage Fund for money to help transform the town. The Council also ring-fenced money to support the bid.
Filed under: Councillor Alyson Barnes | haslingden
Published on December 21, 2018 at 12:29 pm
A business owner has been ordered to pay £405 following a row over shop shutters.
Syeda Monzu Uddin, owner of Haslingden Food Store, appeared at Burnley Magistrates Court charged with non-compliance with an Enforcement Notice and was fined £200 with costs of £175 and a victim surcharge of £30.
Action was taken by Rossendale Council in August to remove roller shutters from the Haslingden Food Store after the owner did not comply with an order to take the shutters down.
Filed under: Councillor | christine lamb | court | haslingden | shutters
Published on November 30, 2018 at 2:42 pm
Would you like to have your say on the present and future of two of the borough’s town centres?
Two new surveys are asking for residents’ views.
The first is asking for feedback on Bacup town centre and THI works.
Complete the Bacup survey here
The second is focussed on Haslingden town centre and complements recent information sessions held at the town’s library
Complete the Haslingden survey here
Filed under: Bacup | haslingden | rossendale town centre | survey
Published on June 28, 2018 at 11:19 am
A proposal has been unveiled to create a conservation area in Haslingden town centre which could unlock regeneration funding.
The Haslingden Conservation Area would roughly form a corridor along Manchester Road, Blackburn Road, Helmshore Road, Deardengate and Church Street.
The proposal will go before Rossendale Council’s cabinet committee on July 4 for approval.
Filed under: Councillor Alyson Barnes | conservation area | haslingden
Published on May 16, 2018 at 5:38 pm
The Leader of Rossendale Council has paid tribute to the emergency services and volunteers who worked tirelessly to deal with the Haslingden fire on Tuesday (May 15).
Councillor Alyson Barnes, Leader of the Council, said:
“We worked very closely with Lancashire Fire and Rescue, the police and Lancashire County Council to deal with the Haslingden fire and its aftermath.
Filed under: fire | haslingden
Published on November 1, 2017 at 4:03 pm
Popular Haslingden eatery, the Dearden Tea Rooms has been nominated for a prestigious award for its work with people living with Dementia.
The tea rooms run by business partners Andrea Britland and Chris Hood, former head chef at the Fisherman’s Retreat, are up for an Inclusive Tourism Award as well as Lancashire Café/Tearoom Award in the Lancashire Tourism Awards.
Filed under: Councillor Andy MacNae | Lancashire Tourism Awards | haslingden
Published on March 15, 2017 at 4:45 pm
Mayor and Leader join locals at the launch of new tourism work for Haslingden
The Mayor of Rossendale, Cllr Granville Morris joined the leader of Rossendale Council, Cllr Alyson Barnes and members of Haslingden Task Force for the launch of the new Haslingden branding, website and Town Trail on Tuesday 14th March at Haslingden Library.
Filed under: business | haslingden | tourism | visitor
Published on March 13, 2017 at 2:19 pm
Working with design company Osprey, Haslingden Task Force has developed a branding and website for the town with the strapline ‘Small Town Big Heart’ aimed at encouraging visitors to the town. The website www.visithaslingden.com and promotional materials including a flyer and town trail, will be launched on Tuesday 14th March at 4pm at Haslingden Library.
Filed under: force | haslingden | task | tourism