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Published on April 22, 2016 at 4:09 pm
If you are currently registered to vote you can take part in any election/referendum. For example, if you are registered to vote in the local/PCC elections on 5th May you can vote in the EU referendum on 23rd June. You DON’T have to re-register for the EU vote.
The important thing is to be registered – and you have until 7th June to do that if you want to take part in the EU referendum.
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Published on April 20, 2016 at 5:26 pm
Rossendale Council has taken swift action on the racist graffiti that has appeared on buildings in Bacup.
Our Street Cleansing Team was out early on Monday morning as it was reported by various shocked members of the community, to begin the clear up.
Due to the nature of the paint used we’ve worked with local company Gumblasters to remove it, and whilst the lengthy work was taking place we took proactive action to paint over the graffiti as it awaited cleaning so that the offensive content was not visible.
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Published on April 15, 2016 at 2:35 pm
Another Community Column piece from Civic Pride Rossendale
Surely one of the premier industrial estates in the valley it is often the first, last and indeed lasting impression of Rossendale for its many visitors whether they come by car, van or HGV.
Early in March 2016 the Haslingden branch of Civic Pride supported by a few Rawtenstall members, realising what a despicable state the area was in, decided to do something about it.
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Published on April 8, 2016 at 4:47 pm
Two new Boost programmes, Growth Mentoring and Growth Support, are open to Rossendale Businesses for help and support in growing their business.
The Growth Mentoring programme is a fully funded programme delivered by Community and Business Partners and Orvia for Lancashire business-to-business focused growth hungry Small to Medium sized enterprises (SME’s).
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Published on April 8, 2016 at 4:24 pm
Voting is open 7am-10pm on May 5th with the Count being held on May 6th.
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Published on March 30, 2016 at 5:03 pm
We have been notified that a small number of customers have not yet received their Council Tax bill for 2016/17. All the bills were issued between 8th and 10th March this year.
We are working with our partners at Capita and the Royal Mail on this.
If you have not had your bill yet, please contact us on 01706 217777 or email counciltax@rossendalebc.gov.uk
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Published on March 30, 2016 at 4:30 pm
BBC Radio Lancashire will be featuring Civic Pride Rossendale in an outside broadcast on Thursday 31st March.
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Published on March 29, 2016 at 3:42 pm
British Cycling’s free course helps you get the most out of Ride Social in Blackburn and East Lancashire.
British Cycling is on the hunt for new Ride Leaders to help inspire more people to get on their bikes and start cycling for fun. If you love cycling and want to support others to get riding, why not become one of our volunteers and organise group bike rides in Rossendale, Blackburn with Darwen, Burnley, Hyndburn, Pendle or Ribble Valley.
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Published on March 24, 2016 at 2:05 pm
Information on the recent Hearts and Voices event held for Rossendale Hospice, and their upcoming fundraising events.
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Published on March 24, 2016 at 9:48 am
On Thursday 5 May voters in England will go to the polls to elect Rossendale Councillors and a Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire. Registering now for the elections in May will also mean voters are registered in good time before the referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union on 23 June.
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