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.
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Published on March 29, 2018 at 2:41 pm
Following consultation under the Local Plan in 2017 Haslingden, which was one of 4 proposed new Conservation Areas for Rossendale, has now been progressed.
The proposed conservation area focuses around the historic core of Haslingden and is intended to protect this area of special architectural and historic interest and ensure positive future management.
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Published on September 20, 2017 at 11:30 am
There is still time to have your say on the plan which will guide the borough’s development over the next 15 years.
Rossendale Council has published its draft local plan which guides how the borough will achieve its targets for housing, employment sites and facilities over the next few years.
It will also guide where new housing and employment will be located as well as where land should be protected.
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Published on September 19, 2017 at 5:29 pm
Volunteers are needed to help Haslingden bring in more investment into the town.
Rossendale Council is looking to establish a Haslingden steering group which will help it bid for funding to improve the town centre.
Officers will be at Haslingden library on Monday, September 25, 3pm to 5.30pm, to outline what the role entails.
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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.
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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.
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Published on February 3, 2017 at 2:49 pm
Haslingden Task Force is working on two key projects to support the continued development of the town.
Rossendale Borough Council has provided £100,000 of funding through the Task Force to provide a catalyst to develop regeneration initiatives in Haslingden.
£50,000 has been allocated to the Shop Front Improvement Scheme through which business owners in the town centre can apply for grants for 50% of the cost of improving their shop front, up to a maximum of £2000.
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Published on January 24, 2017 at 2:32 pm
Rossendale residents and representatives of local community groups are invited to attend their local Neighbourhood Forum meeting to find out more about local services and activities and events in their area.
There are four Neighbourhood Forums in Rossendale covering Haslingden, Rawtenstall, Bacup and Whitworth. The Forums, which are open to all local residents, are informal community meetings to allow networking and information sharing and any agreed action points.
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Published on December 19, 2016 at 2:22 pm
Veterans In Communities, based in Haslingden, are in the running for national award as they have been shortlisted for a prestigious national Soldiering On Award.
Chief Executive Liz Hamilton said:
“We’re absolutely delighted to be selected as finalists for these prestigious awards. As a small local charity we never thought we would get this far.
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Published on December 16, 2016 at 4:52 pm
Christmas in Rossendale is in full swing following light switch ons up and down the Valley.
Rawtenstall held their switch on event on Saturday November 26th with a vibrant and very busy town square Market. The town lights were switched on by Paralympic silver medallist Tom Hamer., to delight of the hundreds in the crowd.
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