Published on July 11, 2016 at 11:12 am
Civic Pride are pleased to announce the formation of a new litter picking group – the Carrs Industrial Estate Team.
In April of this year our Haslingden division supported by some of our Rawtenstall regulars cleared over 280 bags plus huge amounts of larger detritus from across the Carrs Industrial Estate.
Published on July 11, 2016 at 10:41 am
Lancashire residents are being encouraged to winter-proof their homes before the cold kicks in.
Homeowners and tenants across the county are now able to apply into a new fund to provide first time central heating systems to properties across the county.
The £2.25m pot is expected to supply and fit 900 new central heating systems before the start of the autumn, with “fuel poor” residents living in all areas of the red rose county eligible to apply.
Published on July 7, 2016 at 2:08 pm
After a month of voting, it has now been confirmed that HAPPI and Darren Horsnell are winners of the regional award for Britain Has Spirit!
HAPPI have been awarded up to £1,000 pounds worth of food and party goods towards a fantastic street party to celebrate with our community.
Darren Horsnell from Veterans In Communities won in the individuals category and wins an experience day.
Published on July 5, 2016 at 12:34 pm
Since the terrible flooding that hit Rossendale on Boxing Day 2015 residents and businesses have benefited from thousands of pounds worth of grant funding, council tax or business rate relief.
The Council has given 356 £500 grants to those affected, totalling £178k.
13 Rossendale businesses have benefited from a total of £52,200 Business Rate (NNDR) relief.
Published on July 1, 2016 at 4:40 pm
Rossendale has been ranked in the national top 20% of socially mobile places to grow up and live, coming 57th out of all 324 local authority areas.
Rossendale was one of only five North West Council in the top 20%, with four of the five North West Council’s coming from Lancashire (Trafford, Fylde, Ribble Valley, Rossendale and Wyre).
Filed under: index | social. mobility
Published on June 24, 2016 at 4:43 pm
Civic Dignitaries and members of the public all came together on Monday June 20th for the flag raising ceremony at St Mary’s Garden’s, Rawtenstall.
The Mayor, Cllr Granville Morris, led the respects in this event to mark armed forces day.
The event aimed to raise awareness of the contribution made to our country by those who serve and have served in her majesty’s armed forces and it gives people an opportunity to show our support for the men and women who make up the armed forces community: from currently serving troops to service families and from veterans to cadets.
Published on June 24, 2016 at 1:50 pm
The area around Turnpike/Burnley Road East/Booth Road crossroads in Waterfoot has had a facelift thanks to Civic Pride volunteers Liz and Ian Hoskins.
Over the last few months whilst Ian has been busy picking litter, Liz has been out clearing the footpaths and steps of accumulations of leaves, weeds and soil.
Published on June 24, 2016 at 1:17 pm
This year marks one hundred years since the start of the Battle of the Somme.
As part of the nationwide commemoration in partnership with The Royal British Legion, Veterans in Communities will be opening their centre on Bury Road, Haslingden for an all night vigil. From 7.30pm on Thursday 30th June, until 7.30am on Friday 1st July, the community is invited to join us for all or any part of the night.
Published on June 17, 2016 at 4:31 pm
Awareness campaigns are being launched by councils nationwide to highlight the dangers of flash floods which can wreak havoc across communities in just minutes.
The Local Government Association (LGA), which represents more than 370 councils in England and Wales, is warning home owners and businesses at risk from flash flooding to be prepared.
Published on June 3, 2016 at 10:35 am
East Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Group are currently consulting on a proposed new model for Primary Care developed by GPs to improve access to GP services in East Lancashire.
After initial feedback from patients, the vision is for same day access, 8am-8pm 7 days a week to a GP wherever you are in East Lancashire.
Filed under: GP | consultation | health