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Published on May 10, 2016 at 3:38 pm
The routes will be part of the wider East Lancashire Strategic Cycleway Network, which aims to make it easier for people to access opportunities by improving links to workplaces, schools, shops and services.
Published on May 6, 2016 at 1:18 pm
Find out the latest election results here.Published on May 5, 2016 at 8:58 am
Have you ever thought of becoming a Samaritan?
People consider volunteering for the Samaritans for lots of different reasons … if you’re thinking of joining the 100 or so people who man the phones and support the Samaritans of Pendle, Burnley, Craven & Rossendale here’s a chance to find out more.
Filed under: charity | samaritans | volunteers
Published on May 3, 2016 at 2:03 pm
The Flood Advisory Service offers ‘on the spot’ support for homes in Lancashire with a roadshow on Rawtenstall Town Square on Friday 6th May
Following the devastating storms that hit Lancashire over the winter, when hundreds of properties were flooded, Rossendale Borough Council has been working closely with The Flood Advisory Service to ensure homeowners and businesses can easily access the advice and information they need at this difficult time.
Published on April 29, 2016 at 1:55 pm
Due to condition weather conditions, collections from remote properties for today (Friday, April 29) have been suspended.
Every effort is being made to complete today’s other collections where access is possible and it is safe to do so, however current conditions may result in limited success in areas on a gradient or where vehicle manoeuvrability is limited.
Published on April 28, 2016 at 9:57 am
Due to condition weather conditions, collections from remote properties for today (Thursday 28th April 2016) have been suspended.
Every effort will be made to complete today’s other collections where access is possible and it is safe to do so, however current conditions may result in limited success in areas on a gradient or where vehicle manoeuvrability is limited.
Filed under: collections | waste
Published on April 26, 2016 at 12:59 pm
Rossendale Borough Council’s Environmental Health Team has successfully worked with residents and neighbours of a property that was creating a serious public health issue.
The Council’s Environmental Health Team received reports of a leaking soil stack (see photo 1) at first floor level in a property. When an Environmental Health Officer visited there was toilet waste and tissue paper down the back wall of the house.
Filed under: environmental | health
Published on April 25, 2016 at 10:11 am
The Linemark Group has won a Queen’s Award for International Trade after recording outstanding export growth — the second time the Rossendale-based business has earned the coveted Enterprise award.
Linemark and its group companies, HD Signs and N-Virol are based in Rossendale, Lancashire and manufacture world-leading line marking products, which are sold through a network of distributors to customers around the world.
Published on April 22, 2016 at 5:19 pm
Would you like to be consulted?
Rossendale Borough Council is inviting local people to apply to become a Standards Independent Person. The Standards Independent Person is consulted on alleged breaches of the code of conduct for councillors, parish councillors and co-opted members.
The council has a duty to promote and maintain high standards of conduct by its elected members and co-opted members.
Published on April 22, 2016 at 5:09 pm
Independent people wanted to scrutinise Rossendale Council
Rossendale Council is inviting local people to apply to become a co-opted member of the Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee assists the Council in policy development, the monitoring of performance, as well as scrutinising the quality of services to local people.